<p>I guess Pima was counting the years he kept applying. First selected to compete by the AF in 97 (or so), a couple of years after completing Test Flight School. </p>
<p>Regardless, it’s been a looooong, hard road for Bueno working towards his dream. I’m happy he’ll finally get to go. I’ll even knock off the Fightin’ Irish jokes (for a few minutes) when I see him next. But only for a few minutes; how can I let him live down how they got beat by Navy!</p>