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Marine Boot Camp: Another Day in Paradise

Posted on January 6, 2010 | No Comments
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...
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USMC Boot Camp: Recruit Grant Again & PFT

Posted on December 10, 2009 | No Comments
December 5, 2009 So…Recruit Grant strikes again. The Drill Instructors have given me yet another new task. I am now Recruit Grant’s personal filter…literally. Anytime he requests to speak to a Drill Instructor or a Marine, he has to ask me, and then if I...
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USMC Boot Camp: Let Me Tell You ‘Bout Recruit Grant

Posted on December 4, 2009 | 2 Comments
November 29, 2009 Recruit Grant is a mess…a complete mess. Imagine Steve Urkel at Marine Corps Boot Camp. Not just in looks, but in actions too. They have tried to drop him several times, but keep giving him more chances. He pees the bed, he...
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