Frost Times

Hello all,

Today was an interesting day. The base commander came to our PT (Physical Training) today and that was an interesting turn of events for my Wednesday. I had been an Airman leader during my time at Basic Training in Lackland which came with it’s challenges and difficulties, but also was a rewarding experience. During our technical training (which I have been in since I graduated basic mid May) our airman leaders are designated by wearing colored ropes over their left shoulder. The green rope is an Airman leader responsible for the other Airmen in the squadron and our squadron of 95 has three of them…because of this lack of leadership I recently decided to try out to become an Airman leader. I took a test this afternoon, and then before PT went to our drill pad and had to prove I could march a flight around and command respect from my fellow Airmen. Everything went extremely well and I passed the requirements to become an Airmen leader and don the green rope. I was told by my Military Training Leader (MTL) that I would receive it tomorrow and then start assuming responsibilities then. However, immediately after PT our whole flight formed up in formation and our commander called the flight to attention then called out “Airman Frost, Front and center!” I marched forward from the ranks and was presented my green rope by our base commander in front of my entire squadron ( to my knowledge this is the first time the base commander has ever been present for this ceremony). It was an extreme honor to be presented it by someone has well respected as him. After months of working hard and following the rules when the vast majority of the people here break them constantly, I felt as if I was justly rewarded by being recognized in such a way. Having been frustrated for so long with my hard work and integrity going unnoticed, it was very gratifying to have my patience rewarded in such a way. Needless to say, I accepted my role as an Airman leader today and look forward to making a difference in my remaining time in training. Today was a good day. 

Love to all,

Dan