Man, 23 years in the Air Force, if I wasn't optimistic and cheery, I'd be broken and bitter! Plus, I know no matter where I end up at, I'm going to love it and enjoy every minute. Anything is better than sitting on the tail gate of a C-130, eating a cold MRE on Thanksgiving, at a field in Pakistan with burning feces in the air!

Alas, I won't be in Vegas, I'm very disappointed about it. My plan was to arrive on Wednesday evening, volunteer with OBAP at one of the area schools and then attend the FAPA job fair on Friday. But, I've got a prior engagement and won't be able to make it. I've already got my hotel and ticket for Chicago in May.

Good luck!