By Matt Browning
Rose Hill’s Adam Bilby has a deep family history in the military. Both of Adam’s parents have served for a long time.
“My mom has been serving for nearly 20 years and my father 20-plus years,” Adam said. My father, James Bilby Jr., served in the United States Air Force. Traveling across the whole world in places like South Korea, Iraq, Afghanistan, and many more. He was a Lieutenant Colonel. He served in the United States Air Force as an Intelligence Officer. Graduating from the University of Minnesota in 2005. He retired a few years back. My mother, Jenifer Hankins, also served in the United States Airforce. As she still serves for our country she specializes in Intel as well. Traveling across the whole world in places like Turkey, Germany, and many others.”
Adam’s life was affected by his parents being in the military. But how we was raised has left a lasting impact on Adam and his brothers.
“I believe I was raised differently in many aspects,” Adam said. “My parents raised me with high and strict standards than most. I was raised with a caring aspect as well. I was raised to work hard in most things I do. I was also raised to not quit anything I do in life. Also, to do it with full effort and to be the best in the aspect and out work everyone
There will be another generation of Bilby’s in the military as Adam has chosen to taken that path in life.
“I am continuing that legacy by going to Virginia Military Institution next school year,” Adam said. “I will attend the Institution for four years and then continue onto the branch of my choosing. I plan on going to the United States Army and trying to pursue the career in being a Green Beret in my future.”
