We are going to the B-1!!
We are so blessed to have TWO (the former DO is new commander) squadron commanders fighting for Rob to get reassigned in a great airframe! We were given two choices over the long July 4th weekend: the C-17 and the B-1. The pros and cons really made it a tough decision (the C-17 has particularly good bases), but in the end we had to pick the BONE! (that's B-one). We're both very excited!
Some tidbits about the B-1: it goes fast! It's a supersonic jet (that means faster than the speed of sound). It drops a lot of bombs. Plus, it's missions are really cool!
The B-1 only has two bases: Abilene, TX and Rapid City, SD. Yes, I'm a little afraid of the cold that will meet me in South Dakota, but I'm also excited about skiing, hiking, and traveling to warmer climates in the winter. :-) No, really I am excited. To our squadron commander, if you're reading this, I really DO want to go there. Promise.
SO... in answer to your question "what's next for us?" Ha, I already knew you would ask that! Here it is. August 13th the Jestices return from Germany and we vacate their lovely house. They keep our dog and our few boxes while we travel to Frankfurt, Vienna, Prague, Budapest, Croatia, and Slovenia. We return August 31 and plan to move on base where we'll get our household goods. Finally. We plan to leave much of it in boxes and DITY (do it yourself) move to Abilene in mid-November as Rob is scheduled for the class that starts December 14. We plan on using a moving company that has us load and unload the truck while they drive it to our destination and deliver it when we've found a house (lots more convenient than having a truck parked outside asking "what houses do you have available today?")
Although his training is only scheduled for 6 months, it sounds like we'll probably be there about a year. Then, we hope to move to South Dakota for a tour (about 3 years). So, that's the plan right now. As you've learned by now, plans change, especially with the military, so I'm just enjoying my wonderful husband and this sunny day, recently cooled off by a shower of rain.
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We lived in Rapid City, SD for 3 years when we were first married. Christy was born there. I substitute taught at Elsworth AFB. The summers are beautiful and the winters are endless.
Oh, hooray! I'm excited for you both. :-)
I grew up just northeast of South Dakota, and a big chunk of my dad's family lives in South Dakota. It is a gorgeous state, and you learn to love winters. I promise. Snowmobiling, nordic skiing, ice fishing, ice skating...so much to do!
Hurrah! I must say, the B-1 is a pretty badass plane. Congrats on the assignment. While the winters in the frozen tundra can seem endless, you'd be surprised how quickly you can adapt. It's also a good excuse to sit by a toasty fire with friends and a glass of merlot.
Oh My!!! That's AWESOME!! The B-1 is soooooo cool:) Congrats, congrats!
Also, I would loooove to live in SD. I love it there! (sorry for all the exclamation points...my excitement is palpable, eh?)
That's exciting! A little disappointed you couldn't have come to B-52 land, but I know you'll enjoy B1 territory.
Thanks you guys!
The B-1 is fabulous!! It's always been a personal favorite of mine :) I saw it in my first airshow and I was just in awe. We hope you enjoy it -- and enjoy the rest of your time in FL!
Allison and Andrew live in Abilene. They really like it! I'm so glad that ya'll have a little direction now! It'll be easier to enjoy those poolside afternoons and Europe. What! Europe! That's so great that ya'll are going on a fun little trip to Europe!
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