Comments by parent of a fellow cadet on the positive Impact of BCT on their son.

I almost posted this under the Bible verses for cadets thread, but it really isn't about that. I just had to share the most beautiful answer to prayer I could have gotten. I just received a letter from our son, I almost posted this under the Bible verses for cadets thread, but it really isn't about that. I just had to share the most beautiful answer to prayer I could have gotten. I just received a letter from our son in Interceptors, 34 B, and it was the letter I had dreamed of getting SOMEDAY, but never expected to get it four days into BCT.

He wrote us when he completed the computer science test on Sunday. It was full of gratitude and humility, two traits he didn't possess in great supply prior to BCT. He apparently went to the Friday Bible study and said it was great, as was the church service on Sunday. He actually told me what they studied, and spoke about, so apparently he didn't use that time to just take a nap. He said that he is terribly homesick, but that he believes that God wants him there, because there are no distractions, and he has turned to the LORD for help, because it is the ONLY constant in his life. He thanked my husband and me for setting up "rules of the house" in high school, and keeping our expectations high. As with many young men, he was eager to leave our home with all of its restrictions, but with the Academies rules, I'm sure we look like the most lenient parents in the world now.
This was a direct answer to prayer. Would love to hear about any other faith stories. It has absolutely lifted me up!! I am so grateful for USAFA and what they are teaching my son about humility, respectfulness, manhood, and the freedom to worship as you please in this great nation. I seriously doubt I would have gotten a letter like this from him if he was going to UCLA.

Praising God for His faithfulness,

Rachel taking her Oath

Rachel is on the far left column, 2nd person person in from the officer administering the oath.

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Inspection with room mate Jessica Crilley from TX



Sidestep formation


Sidestep Formation closer view

Intramural Soccer - not too happy about something, Did the
team just score?

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We like the smile but what happened to your glasses?

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In Processing Day Part 2