At 02:00  in the middle of the night my phone pinged.  I heard it but did not check it.  It turned out to be a message from the kid.

He got E-6!  Woo hoo!  My kid is a USAF Tech Sgt.  Or will be when it is official on Monday.

His mom and I are very proud of him.  

She and I said our good byes this AM as she was leaving for work.  I fell back to sleep, I'm one of those fortunate people who can pretty much fall asleep instantly,  and came flying out of bed when I heard a gasp and sob from the living room.  She came running into the bedroom sobbing "He got it!".

Cue 15minutes of happy mom slobber crying on my shoulder.

Congratulations son.  Your mom and I are happy for you and very, very proud.