Family is a very important part of life. They teach you many things you would not learn on your own.
Older veterans are inspiring to younger people because they can share stories and tell about their time.
“My big brother retired from the U. S. Air Force,” said Eagle Glen principal Randy Randolph.
Randolph decided that he would follow in his brother’s footsteps and enlist in the Air Force as well.
“We lived 1,200 miles away from family, but it was a positive experience. It helped me grow up a lot,” said Randolph.
Growing up is a big part of life, for Randolph this process was helped along by the Air Force. An action that was difficult for Randolph was the thought of having to leave his new family.
“The hardest part was being on mobility knowing that they could send me anywhere in the world at anytime they needed me. I was concerned about leaving my family,” said Randolph.
He was not ready to leave his family, even though he knew that the risk came with the job title.
“We had small children. I served during a peaceful time and did not have to be away from my family,” said Randolph.
Even though he did not have to ship off very often, he never regretted it because he came in counter with many new people that he would not normally be able to in his daily life.
“I enjoyed getting to know people from other places,” said Randolph.
Meeting new people was just one of the things that changed Randolph’s life.
“I learned the importance of teamwork, respect, and hard work. I also learned how to get along with people with different backgrounds than me,” said Randolph.
A part of growing up is learning and experiencing new things. Whether it is the importance of something or just something brand new. Be the one to teach your family the importance of life.