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@pamamend5221 3 месяца назад

We are so lucky to have people like you in our military, and support people like Rachel to have your back, be supportive and give you her blessing. You two are an amazing couple and our country is all the better because of you both.

@joegreer306 3 месяца назад

My son-in-law, daughter and two kids have been in the Air Force for 18 years. He is a helicopter pilot - went to Navy flight school in Pensacola - Helicopter course in Alabama - 1st assignment, DC area - 2nd assignment Great Falls, Montana, 3rd assignment New Mexico - Deployed to Qatar - 4th assignment Alaska - 5th assignment Spokane, Washington - current assignment, back to Montana. They did not get to pick every location and did not absolutely love everything about every assignment, but they have had great adventures and grown as a couple and family, home schooling their kids. They talked about and prayed over each potential assignment and move. Looking back over their years of service to our Country, it is amazing how God has looked after them. My mother-in-law (28 years as a military spouse) would always say "Bloom where you are planted".

@TheTuesday11 3 месяца назад

I wish you Gods Speed, Brad. Go for your dream. Rachel, you’re amazing. I loved when you said, “right now you and the kids are along for the ride” I’m sure you trusting Brad gives him so much confidence. So, cheers and here’s to you making it through. 🥂

@geraldkor8307 3 месяца назад

We left California because we did not want our Grandchildren raised there,the entire family left. Unless you are going to homeschool or put them in private school you absolutely do not want to go to California. It was home to me for 60 years and I am glad we are out of there now.

@christielevin548 3 месяца назад

I appreciated how Rachel listed as her first initial thoughts regarding their decision are 1) she’s really glad “we” went back into the military because it’s obvious Brad is in his element in the military and he really enjoys it and feels that this is his purpose, and 2) he has always had the aerospace branch of the service on his radar and it makes sense to consider it, and 3) he hasn’t ever steered them wrong as a family ~ solid reasonable perspectives followed by solid support for his leadership role. Just continue to pray about this (and every) decision. Proverbs 3:5-6❤

@darlenesmith7680 3 месяца назад

My two senses are THANK YOU for serving our country so loyally,faithfully, and proudly! BOTH OF YOU! 🙏💛💛🙏

@DebbyinTN 4 часа назад

Thanks to you & your family for your service. Brad, you definitely know what you are doing & Rach is the best support for you. You guys are couple goals!! 🤍🤍🙏🏼🙏🏼I have friends in the military that are stationed in Okinowa, by their reports & pictures, Rachel would LOVE that area, such a great experience for the kids as well. Lots of hikes, beach explorations, the sights & sounds of the city when you want. Awesome!! BUT… Family, it’s definitely a long flight back to the US & moving is a process. So something to consider. We all know you’ll make the best decision for your family!! 🎉🎉🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@kywy1984 3 месяца назад

I live in Bakersfield. I don’t recommend California at this time.

@carolinegrant7788 3 месяца назад

I was brought up in the UK millitary & travelled the world with my family. I would not change it for the world - I had so many advantages over my peers & gained so much experience & confidence.

@peggymorin2504 3 месяца назад

I say go for it, It will be a wonderful experience for the children ... Rachel you are wonderful saying what you said to Brad giving him your blessing you are along for the ride as a family .... Bless you all in everything you do. I love watching the children interact together as well ....

@georgiarose2841 3 месяца назад

Yall are adventurous and love new adventures. Go for it, it should be a blast! Bear would get such a kick outta you being a Pilot & Doctor.

@reneeahrens9208 3 месяца назад

Sounds like a great opportunity, personally and for your family. Go for it! I can hear the passion in your voice when you talk about it. I honestly think you will regret if you don’t apply.

@Love2travelfar 3 месяца назад

I love your enthusiasm and drive and not afraid to take chances. Go for it you’ve been dreaming of this since the beginning , it’s your time now.

@lifejourney48 3 месяца назад

Happy mother's day Rachel sending prayers for everyone

@brendalilienthal4558 3 месяца назад

My brother was stationed in Japan and enjoyed it there. I think this would be a great experience for your family and the littles will learn and see so much, but totally understand the being far away from family. You can just see how excited Brad is about all this, really hope it all works out!!! Y'all are a great team and will do great with whatever outcome and wherever you end up! Can't wait to follow along in your journey with y'all!! ❤

@janellmichael2166 3 месяца назад

I grew up in the Central Valley area of CA, near Fresno. Lemoore is not that close to Bakersfield. You would be closer to Tulare and Visalia. Yes, it is a lot of farmland and can be hot in the summer - but there won't be any humidity. Not too far away is a town called Handford. They have the best ice cream at the Superior Dairy Restaurant. Be prepared - their portions are huge! The strawberry sorbet is incredible. Besides Yosemite, you'll also want to check out the Sequoia National Forest area with all the giant redwoods. Of course, all the fires changed some of the landscape. San Francisco can be tricky with their new policies for the homeless. You may see naked people walking down the street or camped on most any corner. One museum you'll want to check out is the Walt Disney Museum located in the Presidio of San Francisco. If you can drive up to Northern CA to Placerville (on the way to Lake Tahoe) in Sept. or Oct., they have a great event for the entire two months called Apple Hill. There are several farms that all produce a variety of apples (+ pies, cakes, donuts, slushies, and cider.....) that open their farms up to visitors. The kids can even fish for trout at High Hill Ranch. On most weekends there are also craft fairs going on. County fairs and Farmers Markets will be plentiful. And of course, you'll find the best Mexican food anywhere! BTW - I'm not employed by the CA tourist bureau. LOL. I live in Ohio now and just miss some of my old "haunts" in CA. Blessings, Janell

@mattlantzy5093 3 месяца назад

Go for it, Brad. You deserve the chance

@v.l.k 3 месяца назад

WOW!!! This is intense I love the adventure s you and your family take. I think this is an amazing opportunity for your family.

@katiejohnson2623 2 месяца назад

I love your family dynamics!

@3959tasha 3 месяца назад

I love Rachel she just giggles 😂❤

@Michelle34485 3 месяца назад

I would do either Jacksonville, Florida or California only because at least RACHELs parents can easily drive to Jacksonville, Florida or the state of California in their RV along with Brad’s parents. We’re as if you were to move to another country such as Okinawa, Japan both your parents would have to fly to Okinawa in Japan. And stay with you for at least two weeks minimum because you’re gonna fly all that way you’re gonna at least stay in Japan for at least a minimum of two weeks max three weeks, especially if you’re gonna fly all that way. But there’s also an Laurie to consider and what would she want to do? Would she want to move with you wherever you choose to go or would she want to go back to Kansas City? And continue to travel with you and move with you depending state you go to our country meaning Japan. So there’s also that to consider.. and as far as the kids go, it would be truly an adventure for them very educational adventure at especially if you end up in Okinawa Japan, that would be amazing. But if I were, I would choose either Jacksonville, the East Coast or the state of California I don’t think I could move that far to Okinawa Japan, knowing that my family could only come out and see me once every six months to a year because of the cost of flying there back-and-forth. So you got away the pros in the cons of what you’re considering doing.

@Lyndaragirl78 3 месяца назад

I’ve been to Newport, RI. It is a beautiful little city with LOTS to do. There are sooo many historic places in New England that would be wonderful for the kiddos. Brad, best of luck on applying for that position and once you pass, I guess that will determine on where you, Rach and kiddos will be. Just keep us posted on what is happening!!! 💕💕💕💕

@BigBroWatcher 3 месяца назад

I lived in Portsmouth RI, dad was stationed in Newport, I loved it there

@karenwademan8714 3 месяца назад

Go for it! What a great opportunity for Bear and the girls to see their daddy work towards a dream he has had for so many years. Happy Mother’s Day, Rachel. Love from Florida 💕🙏☀️💐🙂

@lisatracy2914 3 месяца назад

I’m in Florida!

@serena1261 3 месяца назад

You Two are a Team!! You have a very healthy relationship. Your awesome! 🩷🩷

@KarenLassus 3 месяца назад

Spouse and I spent two 3-year tours in Okinawa (77-80 and 89-92). We ❤ the first tour so much we came back for a second one!

@lizlund7091 3 месяца назад

I vote Newport or Okinawa! Okinawa is one of the blue dot areas for people living a long time. What an exciting time!

@Annfam5 3 месяца назад

My dad was stationed in Okinawa Japan during WW2. He enjoyed it a lot. Heard tons of stories from him.

@pastorwife 3 месяца назад

My hubby was stationed there during Vietnam. He loved it also

@pennyg777 3 месяца назад

My Dad too, as a former Marine of 9th Marines, 3rd Division, was also stationed in Okinawa Japanese Islands @ Camp Napunja, Ft Buckner, which was a main prison brigg, evidently for the Army. Dad stated they shared the base/camp with Army. He was in charge Communication Operations & Wiring. He was a great climber at 15 y.o, as he shared he loved climbing telephone polls & helped his older brother, who worked for his city hanging communication wiring cable. Dad didn't share too much more of his service time, sadly, even though I prompted alot. He was humble & proud. However, Dad stated his Marine 3rd division was a force to reckon with, as they are whom held China at bay, from crossing the Burma 'straights' I believe they were called/maybe still.. idk.. during the Cold War, before the Army could arrive. He stated he & his 3rd Division, caused China to retreat. Way cool yet, I bet extremely scary too. Dad only enlisted 4 yrs @ the young age of 17 y.o., in order, to sadly get away from his alcoholic abusive step-dad. (he then remained Natl Guard til '63, to unlist with honorable discharge) Dad shared he ended up putting him on his keester, before he left for the Marines bc, dude was drunk & wouldn't leave his sister's alone. Dad interfered to make him stop & dude said let's take this outside. Sooo.. my Dad obliged.. Dad said dude swung & a miss.. Dad returned with 1 punch k/o.. 🤭😂🤣 I miss my Dad.. he was forcefully taken from me in '21.. not by my, nor his choice either.. he fought but, physically lost that fight.. while tied down..😭💔 I know he is with God & my Ma❤

@wendykindley6491 3 месяца назад

I think this is awesome. I say go for it. It's a once in many of lifetime's opportunities....

@janicewatts4444 3 месяца назад

Go for it. Adventures are always cool and the kids would learn a lot as well. You have a beautiful family❤

@drusweatman9786 3 месяца назад

I always have been fascinated by those pilots who flies as an Hurricane Hunters. They are very brave! I live in Mobile, AL we get hurricanes here. Those pilots are something! My niece flies helicopters. She was stationed at Mayport in Jacksonville but now she’s in Newport News, VA. She is one brave niece of mine!

@carriehackerd854 3 месяца назад

You should go for it Brad!!

@angelaclausing5565 3 месяца назад

Who else zones out just watching Rachel prepare food? Haha I had to rewind what Brad was saying. Haha

@shelleybaker2358 3 месяца назад

What a great opportunity. Rach, you are the perfect military wife.

@janicehasfaith 3 месяца назад

Newport is BEAUTIFUL! Best wishes on your decision.

@valeriemc1528 3 месяца назад

This would be an exciting opportunity for your family. Absolutely go for it!!!

@elizabethlarose3632 3 месяца назад

If you go charter flight with the Navy to Okinawa, it will be longer. We went to Sicily from Great Lakes with 3 kids….the flight over was challenging hours long, but Italy was fabulous!! When my husband applied to his Anesthesia program with the Navy we had to move from Great Lakes to Maryland….for a 2 year hitch for his school…. Apply for the program….you never know where it will take you. Let’s hear for Navy Wives!!

@dianaplanas2095 3 месяца назад

Wishing you all the best in whatever adventures you decide to go on.

@shellyf798 3 месяца назад

Rhode Island is beautiful especially Newport and surrounding towns like Richmond, Narragansett and Westerly. Beaches so many beaches. I had my babies at Newport Hospital. Highly recommended!

@sherrizanoli1398 3 месяца назад

My sister in law and her husband are Navy. They were stationed in Hawaii for 8 years, then San Diego, then Connecticut, and then San Diego again. Now they are out and live in Arizona and Virginia, they split their time.

@pattiserluco3627 3 месяца назад

I have every confidence that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to do! I love your family!

@denasmolins5938 3 месяца назад

Another adventure! As a wife of an optometrist whose father in law , uncle, brother and now son in law have been or still practicing, this sounds so cool!,

@robbinnelson2096 3 месяца назад

Excited for you and your family! Good luck 🍀

@WhitneyEstep 3 месяца назад

Wow cool Brad good luck guys

@TheMrKristens 3 месяца назад

Okinawa and Newport. Both are phenomenal duty stations. But I may be biased.

@mfw0488 3 месяца назад

I have been watching y'all for a few years and I can honestly say that I believe in you, and I'm so happy you're able to follow your dreams. Rachel you are such a great and very supportive wife, mother and friend. Happy Mother's Day ❤️💐 you are a rockstar in my book! Happy Mother's day to all the mom and single dad's out there doing what they need to do for their children. ❤️✊🏻

@vickyguy8903 3 месяца назад

Great vlog today. Love to see you two interact with real issues. Moving in the services, I think, helps develop a family to go with the flow when needed. Beside the learning and social end of it for the kids. Best wishes for the best for you family.

@melindajohnson8586 3 месяца назад

Sounds exciting! Looking forward to your updates…

@bevjohnson7345 3 месяца назад

I think Rachel is very supportive of your dreams I liked it when she told you that you have never steered our family wrong. I am thinking of a couple of things to ask yourselves during the decision-making process do you still come home each evening, as you do now, and can she spend time with her family no matter where you are stationed? I wish you well in your decision. Seek God's guidance. He will not steer you wrong either.

@janeschmidt9611 3 месяца назад

I spent most of my life in Fresno, California which is 36 minutes away from Lemoore. I enjoyed the shopping centers, movie theaters and restaurants. There are golf courses and lakes nearby. Lemoore is a city that is mostly farmland and is very hot during the summer so a pool is a must. There are worse places to live. 🥰

@bublik8351 3 месяца назад

I love your open, Q&A style communication. With Rachel on your side you can do it, Brad! Go for it!

@Myautoimmunelife 3 месяца назад

I think it would be fabulous for your family . Happy Mother's Day Rachel❤🎉

@kristasparks9059 3 месяца назад

We go to Rhode Island quite a bit. The Newport area is super pricey for homes. Beautiful, but expensive.

@patseemore5019 3 месяца назад

Lemoore, CA, earthquake country, I agree with you Brad and Rachel, not a great option. 2 cents, God's got your back, he will not steer you wrong!

@lynnnelson243 3 месяца назад

Sounds wonderful. I'm sure the kids would love it.

@susang6193 3 месяца назад

By the time I viewed this, you Brad had made you decision. Those of us viewing your move, cannot wait to see where you are going.

@sallyterry5358 3 месяца назад

Go for it if you dont you will look back and regret its also a wonderful opportunity for the family to travel wishing you all the best

@Lyndaragirl78 3 месяца назад

I just had a wonderful idea for you and Rach as you are making your decisions on where to be with your new optometry position- - Travel to each of the mainland cities, taking a long weekend and actually see the city and all that is offered there. The baby twins could go with you and Rach and the other kiddos could be with one of the sets of grandparents. That way you can see it without being committed to it and hating it after you move there. ( If it is the Navy’s choice, then that’s different). I know you guys go to Jacksonville all the time, so that one really doesn’t count. I would rather spend a little money visiting these places instead of regretting the move. 💕💕💕💕

@elizabethferguson8659 3 месяца назад

Cali all the way! My youngest was born at ft ord, by monterey. The best place to see. Pebble beach, big sur.. you gotta go!! Lol I stayed 8 years!

@amandamurray715 3 месяца назад

Newport is beautiful!!! Currently stationed here ourselves :)

@janeclay9684 3 месяца назад

That sounds exciting!

@lisatracy2914 3 месяца назад

Come to Florida~I live in Naples! Happy Mothers Day Rachel!

@sherylclements2846 3 месяца назад

Glad you have options. Please, as a California native, don't be naieve about California. It's not a good place to live, and San Francisco and Oakland areas have gone to he**, and are not safe. Please choose anywhere but Leemore, California.

@teresasmith1565 3 месяца назад

That would be awesome

@kleinfamily2001 3 месяца назад

It would be so cool to follow that journey/program if you do it!

@karengowdy8557 3 месяца назад

What about aunt Laura? Would she go with you everywhere even if it was in Japan?

@LeahFairfield 3 месяца назад

Her name is Lori

@stacyhagan4560 3 месяца назад

Happy Mother’s Day Rachel💐

@alanajones7333 2 месяца назад

good luck and fingers cross

@viewer47ful 3 месяца назад

California is very expensive and getting worse. San Francisco is not safe. Have lived near Lemoore, just farm land. Know you will make the best decision. Talk to others who may know the base and area School is good for your career.

@stephanieburgess8217 3 месяца назад

Sounds like a great opportunity. Go for it. When would this opportunity ever come up again?

@vicki8010 3 месяца назад

I am amazed as I seem to remember that Rach said she suffers from anxiety and YET, nothing in this whole discussion brought her any sense of anxiety? All this would be ramping mine up and I am not an anxious person. You are a good match.

@SuperGigi06 3 месяца назад

Enjoy whatever your decision is. Happy Mother's Day Rach

@TeresaRandel-wq9lt 3 месяца назад

I was born and live in Bakersfield, Ca.

@reneegoodin1317 3 месяца назад

Happy Mothers Day Rachel🎉

@loriburgess2664 3 месяца назад

The people in Okinawa are not at all fond of Americans. They are very rude to us. My nephew and cousin were there and it was hard when they were off base. Think about that one before you decide to go there if you have the choice.

@tricyb7600 3 месяца назад

Omg can wait for the ride.... it shall be fun. 🎉

@christinag1217 3 месяца назад

Good luck!

@tracydownie169 3 месяца назад

Sounds so exciting!!!

@glendajennens3678 3 месяца назад

Go for it life’s far too short to sit in one place ❤️

@barbaraknapp6970 3 месяца назад

Some Friends of mine are Missionaries in Okinawa. It is a beautiful island!

@karenv.4086 3 месяца назад

Go for it, Brad!!!

@kelleygates6185 3 месяца назад

How exciting! I say go for it! You have an awesome support system and it’s something you have wanted to do for a long time. You’re still young and your kids will benefit from traveling and seeing a different part of the country or potentially overseas. I’m speaking from being a military spouse and I was an Air Force brat, the military has given my family so many wonderful experiences and has made my children more adaptable, courageous and educated on different cultures. Go for it!!

@pattyhudspeth2576 3 месяца назад

Brad I know that you're going to do well with what eaver you do. My son wanted to join the military. Howeaver I didn't want him to. Because he was my onley child & I was afraid 😨 that I would loose him. I was a very selfish mom & I regret that. So I just think that you 🤔 should do whatever is best for you and your family. You would forehure have my full support. God bless 🙌 you and yours.

@brih2383 3 месяца назад

With the way the world is, I'd stay put unless family moved across seas with me. Now if it was decades ago, I'd go anywhere. Times have changed.

@virginiakoerner9317 3 месяца назад

What about Lala?

@roxaned1974 3 месяца назад

Sounds a great advancement and a wonderful opportunity for the kids. I say go for Japan!!!

@susanmoss4302 3 месяца назад

WOW! What a blessed experience this would be. I say let’s go to JAPAN!

@jadarv 3 месяца назад

I just happen to know an aerospace optometrist if you need that letter lol

@cynthiamccornell6430 3 месяца назад

Hey guy's ❤

@maryloubunch8506 3 месяца назад

Lemoore is not bad at all. Don’t knock it. It’s not the worst

@joycedauphinee3690 3 месяца назад

Would you have to sell your beautiful home?

@stephanasmith7744 3 месяца назад

I think when they got the house it was only for 3 years

@paulaingram811 3 месяца назад

Will LaLs go with y’all?

@sharonporter-xc5gs 3 месяца назад

Go for it!!

@sherrizanoli1398 3 месяца назад

Rach, can you imagine a flight to Okinawa with 5 children.

@jennywinget1144 3 месяца назад

If Brad decided Jacksonville, could you stay in your since it is so close?

@kimbrunko5069 3 месяца назад

Go for it!!!!

@tamers59 3 месяца назад

I love your videos. I watch all the time. But one thing that bothers me is how much rachel plays with her hair every time she is making food.

@dianeh.3327 3 месяца назад

It would be an awesome opportunity for you!

@alanunderwoodsr8622 3 месяца назад

I live near Lemoore NAS. DO NOT come here. It is in the middle of nowhere and is very dry and hot. There is nothing around there. The base is nice, but that's it. Everything is double the price in California. Been here most of my life.