Monday was filled with final exams for everyone and the one that was most evident was the Physical Fitness Final Assessment. Would the previous 9 weeks of fitness training, both required and voluntary, result in weight and body fat loss, increases in fitness levels for push ups, planking times, and lowered 1.5 mile run times? I can honestly say that my final assessment numbers were much better than my initial assessment done in Week #1, but the work is not over. I, and hopefully many others, will continue the fitness routine upon returning to home.
After the completion of the assessment, we were awarded the coveted "Yellow Brick" and along with my "Blue Brick", have accomplished what I prepared for over the last 2 years.
For dinner, several of us went to "Thaiphoon" a thai restaurant for some great food. Some of the more adventurous ones tried out the "Thai Hot" food and they apparently were not fazed by the heat. Thanks Pat for the recommendation.
Session 246 has been a great learning and growing experience for many, including myself. I have learned that we all have similar if not identical concerns in our communities we work in, fiscal and crime issues inclusive, but although problematic, agencies have made adjustments, some more drastic than others. Agencies have resorted to layoffs, furloughs, pay cuts, and other administrative adjustments. In spite of it all, we all have the same objective, to serve and protect our communities, as we pledged so many years ago when we first put that badge on our uniforms.
Graduation will end the 10 week adventure, but the friendships and networking will continue for many years to come. I am indeed very proud to be a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session 246!!!
Congratulations fellow blogger, fellow photographer, and fellow graduate of N.A. #246! I loved the self portrait action before you walked across the stage. Be safe in Hawaii Greg! Hopefully we will meet again at one of the retrainers.
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