So, I’m from along line of US Navy guys. Every Uncle, father, grandfather, etc. myself included. My son, choose the Air Force, he did 6 years active and has one year to go to retire from the reserves after 20. Great move on his part, he was smart, but he was a bit lazy, military put him on the right track, I could never be prouder of him.
My daughter (2 years older) on the other hand, went to college. I felt better with my son in the AF, then my daughter at college. His early CO’s, sent notes and cards assuring us of his progress. My wife had to lie to the college to get information as far as how my daughter was doing (parents do, what parents gotta do).
A piece of advice, when he goes to San Antonio for boot, start making plans for you to be there for his graduation. It’s a big deal, you don’t want to miss it.