We waited for the release which is usually released on Friday night. I never received word so the waiting added a bit more drama, but looking back now it was worth it.

I am thrilled. Being a first-year program you never really know what to expect, but this is very big for our program, especially the fact that it gets us free hotel rooms.

This season things were a little different for us. We were and are confident, but the level of competition is much higher.

He was originally slated to come home in December, but that didn't work; then it was January 15, and we were like, 'All right,' but then no that's not going to happen so it's kind of like we have to wait and see.

With the military, you make really very good friends and you have them for a very long time. That's my support.

We had to follow the rules of the country. It was a real eye opener.