Tuesday, December 16, 2008

UPT Graduation!

Finally, after a long year of pilot training we are finally done! Dan received his aeronautical rating as well as his wings, such a big accomplishment. I am so very proud of Dan and all of his hard work this past year. I know it hasn't been easy for him but he has done such a great job both as a student and as a husband and father. It was a great week for us, we were able to do all kinds of fun activities that are included in graduation. We were also able to have both Dan's parents and sister here as well as my parents for the last week and on the day of Graduation Dan's aunt and uncle drove down from Austin to be with us. Here are a few pictures from all the activities.



We all were able to take our turn flying the T-1 Simulator



The Retreat/fly over ceremony
Dan Receiving his wings from Col. Deucette
I was able to pin Dan's wings on, it was a big honor
Dan broke his first set of wings and presented the other half to his dad, it is suppose to symbolize luck throughout his flying carreer by being the only wings that will ever be broken.
Isn't he cute!! :)

Uncle doug and Aunt Sue


My parents

My parents, us, Dan's Parents

Dan and his Dad. His Dad was a pilot in the Navy

1 comment:

Leslie said...

you look stunning! Congrats Dan!!