1. Dykes/Freed Family
   Accepting a child's decision to join the Air Force isn't easy for some families. Patty Dykes admits she was a reluctant Air Force mom, but explains why she has made "a complete turnaround."

2. Walker Family
   What's it like to have a child go through Air Force Basic Military Training (BMT)? James and Holly Walker talk about their experience with their daughter, a brand-new BMT grad.

3. Robillard Family
   Rob and Lenore Robillard have four daughters, all of whom attended the Air Force Academy. Here the couple explains why their daughters' choice was "the best thing that's happened to [them]."

4. Miller Family
   It's common for one individual's service in the Air Force to inspire the next generation in the family. J.J. and Jermaine Miller talk about raising two sons who chose to follow J.J.'s footsteps into the Air Force

5. Streets Family
   One family member's decision to join the Air Force often leads to a legacy of service. Meet the Streets, whose son is the third-generation Airman in the family.

6. Mendez/Hernandez Family
   Some parents can be skeptical of their child's decision to join the Air Force. But Airman Mendez proved to her hesitant parents, John and Rosie, she had the determination to make it as an Airman.

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