A Pilot's Journey

Archives for: January 2009

01/08/09

03:44:17 am, by JClark

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Categories: Coast Guard OCS

Is This Really Happening?

Well, It is 0530 in the morning and I am getting around to head to the Coast Guard Academy to report in for OCS. I am still in a state of disbelief. I can't believe I am here. I am sure that the first morning that I am awoken by instructors and being yelled at it will all sink in. After 0730 today I will lose all my personal stuff, that includes cell phone and internet. I will slowly get everything back, but it will take a while. To all my family and friends, I love you all and I appreciate your prayers and letters while I am here. To my lovely wife I love you most and look forward to talking to you soon and being back with you. Enjoy your time off with family and it will be all over before we know it. To all my readers; My wife will be updating the blog at times for me to try and keep everyone informed of what I am up to so keep watching for updates. They may be few and far between, but I will try to keep everyone posted. Till next time, fly safe...

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I received my private pilot certificate in August 2000 while in college, and graduated in 2003 with a B.S. in Computer Science. I was a Software Engineer for a Medical Software company for 5 years and during that time I continued my training and received my Instrument and Multi Engine Commercial certificates. I am now taking a new route to pursue my flying career. I am going to Officer Candidate School for the U.S. Coast Guard. Once finished with that I will apply for flight school and hopefully be on my way to living my dream. Please follow along as I continue my journey...