DutyCat Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) My son, Andrew, is a Freshman AFROTC cadet at the University of Central Florida. He called me last night and informed me that he had been selected by the Air Force to receive a full scholarship and contract for commission. The USAF is going to pay tuition, books, and a stipend from here on, including reimbursement for this semester. Of the 50 or so cadets who applied, he was one of 6 selected. I might add that last year he received a Congressional nomination for the Naval Academy, but was not selected to attend. Andrew has worked very hard throughout high school and this year, taking the most difficult math classes. Although he just turned 18 in October, he has shown vision, discipline, and maturity beyond his years. The opportunity that he is now enjoying is a result of his dedication to academic excellence and his focus on high achievement. r/Gil Edited February 15, 2012 by DutyCat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Congrats to your son!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EX_Birdgunner Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Congrats to your son. Sounds well deserved! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Very, very good for Andrew and for you, Gil! Without the support from his parents it would have been even more difficult. Congrats to Andrew for his achievements! Rob Edited February 15, 2012 by TOPGUN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Congratulations Andrew ! And to the Proud Parents as well ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Well done all around! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvine Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Nice Job everyone!I'd be a proud dad for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Congratulations! I wish your Son continued success. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) MY heartiest Congratulations Andrew and to you Gil for having raised such a fine young man ... ALL the BEST to him... HOLMES Edited February 15, 2012 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Supertom Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Congratulations! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Signing bonus? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K2Pete Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Well, congratulations Andrew! It's so-o-o good to hear that mature, responsible 18 year olds are out there! And rare to read about a teen who is mature, has a vision for his future and the discipline to strive for it. I get the sense that he appreciates this"reward" for his achievements so far. ... and ditto what Holmes said! Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Congrats!! Good to see that all his hard work is paying off. And congrats to you as well Gil! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Congrats! And great job on your part. Our children can be mirrors of ourselves at times. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toadwbg Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 WOW- I need to show this to my 8-year old son! I keep telling him how hard work pays off and here is a great example. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IrishGreek Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Congratulations. Your pride in your son is coming through loud and clear! He deserves it. Best of luck to him as he continues on his path. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Now that is something to brag about!!! Congrats! With all the local news I see about UCF, it is nice to know that some folks are over there making a real contribution to this country! Great job! And ,uh, Gil.....you are great guy and contributor to us around here and at the shows...so there is no surprise you gonna raise a good kid! -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DutyCat Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Now that is something to brag about!!! Congrats! With all the local news I see about UCF, it is nice to know that some folks are over there making a real contribution to this country! Great job! And ,uh, Gil.....you are great guy and contributor to us around here and at the shows...so there is no surprise you gonna raise a good kid! -Jim Thanks for the love! Do I know you? You mentioned the shows. Yes I am involved as I am the VP of IPMS First Coast, but it is other Gil, Gil Hodges, who is our contest coordinator. We just happen to have two Gils in our club. Go figure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Just a face in the crowd, but I big the big burly guy that hangs around with Greg Wise....... Met all of you including the great Hodges! Just love to be a part of some folks that sure know how to throw down at IPMS shows!! -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Congratulations! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishwelding Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Brag-worthy. And tell him to keep on with the difficult math classes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Very cool! Congrats! Now you have money left over to buy more model kits with. ;) (just kidding, but I am glad your son has made us proud). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 My son, Andrew, is a Freshman AFROTC cadet at the University of Central Florida. He called me last night and informed me that he had been selected by the Air Force to receive a full scholarship and contract for commission. The USAF is going to pay tuition, books, and a stipend from here on, including reimbursement for this semester. Of the 50 or so cadets who applied, he was one of 6 selected. I might add that last year he received a Congressional nomination for the Naval Academy, but was not selected to attend. Andrew has worked very hard throughout high school and this year, taking the most difficult math classes. Although he just turned 18 in October, he has shown vision, discipline, and maturity beyond his years. The opportunity that he is now enjoying is a result of his dedication to academic excellence and his focus on high achievement. r/Gil Navy's 0 Air Force 1 !! No need to worry about bragging, seems like he has done you really proud. I also have to say some of this has got to be down to the way he was brought up. Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Congratulations Andrew, as well to your parents.....may your AF career be long and distinguished......Way to go USAF we stole one from the Navy :yahoo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MacStingy Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Yesss! Another success story. I'll be sure to make sure my two cadets see this. I'm sure good parenting had a bit to do with this. So nice to see a young man on the right path. All the best to him and his parents. Cheers Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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