First giving honor to God, from whom all blessings flow...today I celebrate 18 years of military service in the USAF! I clearly remember the day I boarded the plane and flew to San Antonio for BMT. I really didn't know what I was getting myself into...all I knew...was that I was ready to start my life and become a man. Funny story...the first thing I remember when I getting off the bus that transported us from the airport...was a Yellow Cab with the slogan "need a ride...call us...at 210-666-6666"...I was like...it's hot in Texas and that's a lot of 6s!!! I had doubt from the time I swore in at MEPS and really didn't know what was on the other side of the door...but I have to admit...I made the right decision and now 18 years "in the game". I'm still growing as a man...learning from past, present and future "A"irmen. I never knew that I'd accomplish so much within this time in service. The AF has helped me with a lot of who I've become today...but...there have been many leaders...role models...teachers.. and mentors who have had a hand in getting me here...most of all I'd like to thank my parents, Mitchell Sr. and Patricia for taking me to church and putting that belt...or "go-go gadget fist"..."rocket slap"...or anything in their possession...on me...to set me straight...the talks...tough love...and showing me how to work hard to find myself...and for keeping me out the streets. I know I was rebellious at times...but a hard head made a soft bed and l always came back to them and they never gave up on me. My grandfather...Richard Scott Sr. I have to thank him as well...he was a mentor before the word was defined to me. One of the kindest folk you'd ever meet and he was never afraid to lead/help others...or get his hands dirty. I can go on with shout outs all day, but if you're apart of my life and you all know who you are...take that in stride and know there's much respect for you. Lastly, though...l'd like to thank my wife, LaToya...we may not see eye to eye at times, but I have to admit that differences make us who we are...through the nights I've studied or had papers to write for college...or the times I've had to go away for short notice TDYs... PME...deployments...you've been there for our girls and that ma'am does not go unnoticed...thank you for all you do...and l love you. 18 years is a blessing...never would I have thought l'd have established so much...or been here...crazy huh?!?
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