Airman Denney

Adam sent an email to some of you about this, but for those who didn't get it, here is what he said:

I am sending this email because I have recently committed to be a part of the U.S. military, and I want you to know more about that. Jenni and I will soon be leaving Hawaii where we have lived for the last three years. We do not know what base I will be stationed at.

I joined the Air Force on June 28, 2010. I signed a contract and enlisted for 8 years. 6 years is an Active Duty Obligation. 2 years is in the Air Force Reserve. When I am in the Reserve, I may be called to active duty in a period of war or national emergency declared by Congress. Now that I have signed my contract, I will serve in the Air Force for at least 8 years. I am currently in the rank of E3, Airman first class. Members of the Air Force are referred to as Airmen rather than soldiers. I will be working in the intelligence field. I will find out my specific job and when I enter basic training in August. Basic training for the Air Force lasts two months and is at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. I will begin Active Duty in basic training in 3 to 6 months.

I chose to join the Air Force because I love my country and want to serve it. It brings me great joy to know I will serve my country and make a positive difference in the world in my own sphere of influence. I still support the mission of BYU Hawaii, which is to help bring peace internationally to the world. My commitment is to act in such a way that will make my family and my country proud. I do not consider myself better than anyone because I am no longer a civilian. I esteem you all very highly and love you.

The oath I took was the following: "I, Adam Charles Denney, do solemnly affirm that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice."

Many laws, regulations, and military customs will govern my conduct and require me to do things under this agreement that a civilian does not have to do. My enlistment agreement is more than an employment agreement. It affects a change in status from civilian to military member of the Armed Forces. As a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, I will be:

1. Required to perform all lawful orders and perform all assigned duties.

2. Subject to the military justice system.

3. Required upon order to serve in combat or other hazardous situations.

4. Entitled to receive pay, allowances, and other benefits.

Sincerely,

Adam

That was his email. We are still waiting to hear back (in 3 to 5 weeks) about which job he is going to get. That will determine where we end up after he finishes Basic Training.