Several weeks have gone by since I've left the academy and have begun my technical flight school. I think I'm adjusting well. I had the privilege of a visit from Vice Admiral Anderson while stationed here on Radford. He's warm and compassionate, yet he radiates an aura of command. He obviously garners great respect and I've seen why. He's humble enough to come down from his perch in the high ranks and fly with the newer soldiers. He kind of reminds me of my father. The Vice Admiral is easy to speak with, yet firm and reassuring.
My father . . . it seems like just yesterday we were fighting over my leaving USI. Now years later, both of my parents are still gone and this burning anger in me hasn't cooled at all. The mental conditioning I underwent during basic has helped keep my emotions in better check, but I wonder if I've been indoctrinated during my time at the academy. I really do feel more patriotic. However, I cannot lose focus of my purpose here in the navy. I will hunt every last one of those animals down and bring order back to this house.
On a lighter note, I've passed my written and practical tests and I've been approved for a guard license. I'm ready for real missions now, I'm tired of virtual training and combat flight sims. Perhaps I'll discuss this with my CO. For now, this is all I have to report.
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