Boot Camp - Believe It!

Dallin joined the Civil Air Patrol about a year ago, and this summer he begged us to let him go to summer encampment (boot camp).  Ok, let's be serious, we forced him to go : ).  We told him if he was going to commit to being a cadet we expected him to go!  He left at 3 a.m. last Saturday and will return this Saturday.  We don't have any contact with him by phone, but they do have a blog that keeps us parents updated.  Here are some pictures that give you a taste of what he is experiencing!  He is at the Wendover, Nevada Air Base.  We did get a phone call from a commanding officer Sunday morning stating that his hair was longer than regulations allowed and they asked permission to cut it.  Too funny!  I thought it was short already!

Orientation.  Dallin is in the back row, kind of middle.

Every morning they wake up at 5 a.m. to a bugle call and have 10 minutes to be dressed and ready for inspection.  My idea of a good time!  NOT!

They are given more information about the Air Force...

and expected to study "standard operating procedure" manuals while they are in line for meals

Dallin is in the Bravo Squadron, back row, far right.  Check out the new hairdo!  I think it's a flat top??

Where he went for his makeover

This isn't Dallin, but you get the idea

They are taught to respect the flag

and got to sit inside a Humvee

The end of day 3.....To be continued!