Crossing Over

Hey everyone! I figured I would give you all a brief update on my life crossing over into the world of special operations in the USAF. I just finished an elective rotation with the Pararescue Jumpers, SERE, and Combat Controllers. I was able to observe the intense training programs as well as participate. I took a ride on a C130 plane (see below) while others jumped out. I am pretty sure they wanted to chuck me out as well due to me being #1 a girl, #2 an officer and #3 a medical person. You would all be impressed to know that I did not throw up. I wanted to several times but held it together in front of the tough special op guys :-)


I went to the "woods" with the SERE specialists where I learned how to survive off the land including shelter building, fire building, and procuring food sources (may I never have to kill and prepare an animal). I also learned how to play golf and t-ball in the forest while it is pitch black. For those that want to try at home you will need the following ingredients: golf balls, an orange cone, a large pot, and glow sticks. Put the golf balls in the pot and cut open the glow sticks so the liquid completely covers the golf balls and you are set to hit away. Caution: you will be glowing after a few hits. The guys were great and welcoming to me feeding me very well. I ate venison tacos and Elk burgers. I am still alive but do not think I will be eating those things again anytime soon. YUCK! I should also mention that while I was in the woods for the week Kent was home alone with the new puppy. Both of them survived and Clancy even became friends with Jasmine. We will post some new pictures soon.

Hope all is well with you all. Take care.
XOXO