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DJ gives one of his three mandatory speeches in ALS.

Here DJ is getting a gold star from his ALS instructor, SSgt Southwick. We got actual gold stars on our nameplates for being awesome. DJ had the most in his class, of course.

The whole flight is in the briefing room ready for something.

DJ and his classmate seemed amused by something. More blues and wearing glasses going on here - not sure why.

DJ must find whatever is going quite fascinating

DJ goofs off with this other Airman that he remembers but can't remember his name. They switched seats every couple of days throughout the course and sitting next to this guy led to a couple of the most fun days of the class.

We are amused by something

A rare one of DJ in ALS without his glasses

DJ is about to enter the ballroom during the graduation dinner/ceremony

DJ walks under the swords of the Honor Guard as he enters the ballroom to graduate

DJ & Kelley stand together for a picture at his ALS graduation with his Distinguished Graduate award.

You will see this at any formal military dining event - the POW/MIA table that reminds us of the ones that never came home. Each item has a particular significance.

DJ and Kelley posing with our new Smeagol standee. My Precious!

On our vacation to Traverse City in February 2004, we went to dinner at the restaurant where my mom worked, Reflections Restaurant, on top of the Waterfront Inn. This was the first time DJ's mom met Kelley.

Taken at the Waterfront Inn in Traverse City by DJ's mom during our first visit after we got married