Ring Phone Ring

28 July 2011

It is only Thursday but Sis and I are waiting for AB Messinger to call.

How cute is she???

Week 4 of BMT

We are half-way there! Here are some of the things our Airman will be doing this week:

Haircuts
Chapel
2nd Uniform Issue: BLUES
Chemical Chamber run
BMT Obstacle Course
Chemical, Biological, Nuclear Defense Training
Improvised Explosive Device Familiarization
Anti-Terrorism Training
Dress and Appearance II
Weapons Evaluation
Dormitory Care and Cleaning
Flight Picture
Individual photos
M-16 Breakdown practice
Obstacle Course
Physical Training
Security Class
Transitory Drill
Weapons Breakdown test
Wear of the uniform class (Blues)

~Thanks AF WingMoms~

What is BMT?

25 July 2011

Today I was challenged with explaining why I was driving Andrew's truck to a two and four year old. Turns out that is easier to do than answering questions about BMT to the same little ones (ie: where did all of their hair go, why do they match, do they have to wear those silly glasses, why do they cry when they hug...) 

Thank you AF BMT pictures for making me put BMT into childrens language.

~Messages from the Mrs.~

Phone Calls Home

24 July 2011

Mr. Messinger got to make a 15 minute phone call today. He is doing well and couldn't stop saying how much he loves BMT. He is the laundry chief which is stressful but makes the time go by quickly. Ice cream this week after KP was a huge bonus. As always grilled cheese and Jesus day was a hit and he can't wait to take the family to church after graduation (tear tear). He looks forward to the gas chamber and the obstacle course this week and laughed when the wife told him to smile in his pictures.
Moral is high with one month down and one to go.

Mr. Messinger would also like to give a special shout out to Ben Daniels who will graduate this weekend.

P.S. The Mrs. would like to apologize to all of the Target shoppers who had to listen to the crazy lady encouraging her husband. Sorry

~Phone Calls from the Mr.~

3rd Letter Home

23 July 2011

I start the 4th week tomorrow and it only feels like it has been two weeks.  So I forgot to tell you that I am the laundry chief.  It sucks because the whole flight gets mad at us.
On a happier note I am having a blast and I love it.  We have all become best friends except for a few people that do not like each other.  The only thing that sucks is missing home.  I wish I could go to the lake and drink soda.  I can't wait to see the family at graduation.  It will be a blast.  This week we practiced graduation and it is going to be so long.
Week four is going to be fun.  It will be a very busy week which is good.  How is home?  I hope you are doing well.
I miss my electronics and can't wait to get on Facebook.
Well I love you and I will write again soon.
Love, Andrew

~Messages from the Mr (Edited by the Mrs.)~

Pictures from BMT

My Airman

Want to see more pictures???

The USAF Basic Military Training blessed us with pictures of Andrew's flight. 

He looks so handsome in his uniform. 

~Messages from the Messingers~

Phone Calls Home

20 July 2011

Andrew was rewarded today with a phone call home. After 21 days in basic he is homesick for his wife and family. He loves you all and thinks about you often.

~Phone Call from the Mr.~