Aug 13, 1941

Tue 6:30 P.M.

Dear Folks,

Here I am, officially a solider in the Air boys. Ain’t that swell. Passed physical and was sworn in and placed in temporary barracks for the night. Tomorrow I get the works. Just what that is I don’t exactly know but will let you know as soon as possible. So much for me to find out yet.

Somewhere on the way down here I lost my hat, some fun.

Helen has my address or at least I think that will do until I can get you a more definite one. I won’t be allowed off the post for at least 6 weeks so I’m planning on a long siege.

There are some very nice things about this place that I’ll tell you about later when I’m more in the know.

If things work out – I hope – I’ll be assigned to officers mess as soon my recruit training is over.

So much to say but I’m all mixed up so I’ll hold off until I can get my bearing. In the meantime all my love and keep your chins up – I am.

Love

Walt