Marine Boot Camp: Another Day in Paradise

Yesterday marked the last Friday that I will be sleeping in a barracks on Parris Island (God willing). Next Friday we’ll be on the crucible and the following Friday is graduation. I can almost count the days down without having to use my toes. I can’t explain the feeling.

Next week is pretty busy. We have the final Physical Fitness Test (PFT), and the Final Written Exam on Monday, Tuesday we take the Platoon photo, Wednesday is final Drill and Thursday morning we head out on a 10k hike to the crucible. We’ll also do an 8k night march, a 15k hike back and a butt-load of crap in between. I’m ready to “getter-dun.”

About Grant. Yes, he’s still here. Don’t ask me how because none of us have any idea. He was an Iron Duck, it took him 3 tries to qualify the minimum on the rifle range, he was on light duty for what seemed like a month, he didn’t do the rappel tower, the confidence course, Basic Warrior Training or the combat endurance course…just to name a few. Personally, had I missed that much crap I’d be upset that I was shammed on training. He’s an anomaly in life. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against Grant as a person, just confused on why he was inspired to join the Marine Corps. To each his own. I’m sure people have said the same of me.

- Recruit Webb

Psalm 30:7
Lord by Your favor You have made my mountain strong; You hid Your face, and I was troubled.