Jenna Coming to Town!

Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd check in and write a little something about what's been going on lately.  First of all, Jenna is coming to visit for a couple weeks here in Florida!  We are both very exciting to see one another again after being apart for about 2 months.  We plan on spending the long weekend doing some shopping and spending some time outdoors.

I just finished my third academic test today for Air Battle Management school.  The course is split up into 5 different blocks.  Right now we are in the academic block (Block 1) where we have 5 of our 8 tests for the 9 month course (one test each week for the first 5 weeks).  There is a lot of material to memorize, but so far the workload hasn't been more than I am used to.  Most of the time we only have classroom lessons until around noon and then they set us free for the rest of the day so we only end up at "work" for about 4 or 5 hours each day.  Thank you taxpayers!

Anyways, that's about all that has been going on lately.  I enjoy being in Florida, and the base is great.  We see F-15s, F-16s, and F-22s fly over everyday.  It is like having our own private airshow.  Hope everyone is doing well.  I will try to write again in a couple weeks!  

Kalen

Recent Events!

Hi everyone,

Since I last wrote I have been very busy.  First off, I graduated ASBC (Aerospace Basic Course) on April 17th and was awarded exceptional performer at the end of the course.  After that it was on the road to Florida.  I arrived here the same day and began the long process of getting settled in.  The first thing I needed to do was check in to my new job.  I am currently assigned to the 325th Air Control Squadron at Tyndall AFB, FL.  After completing a long checklist of inprocessing items, I finally started class this past Tuesday.  

Unfortunately I sliced my left middle finger while cutting a potato on Wednesday evening and received 6 stitches in my hand.  It was certainly an exciting evening!

I love my apartment in Mexico Beach - I walk down to the beach just about every day.  It is only about 3 blocks from the front door of my apartment to beach access!  I bought a few pieces of furniture for my apartment including a desk, couch, and bed.  I am enjoying my first venture into adulthood so far.

Recently I've been studying materials for class a lot and hanging out with my new classmates.  They all have interesting stories to tell and lots of neat experiences.  One was a navigator on an LC-130 ski plane that flew to Antarctica regularly!  I have learned a lot so far.   Just in case anyone is interested here is my new mailing address:

3706 Hwy 98 Unit 303

Mexico Beach, FL 32456 (32410 for UPS packages)

I would love to hear from you.  Give me a call, email me, or send me a letter anytime.  Hope everyone is enjoying the Spring weather!  

Cheers!

Kalen