Skipping Boot Camp No, I’m not talking about Sgt Howard Davis, who managed to be a Marine without going to boot camp. I have a post about Sgt Howard Davis here. I’m not even talking about the Marine Corps Band, where musicians are recruited into the band skip boot camp, and join as a SSgt… Continue reading Skipping Boot camp
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The Marine That Skipped Boot camp
The Marine That Skipped Boot Camp Meet Sgt Howard Davis (94), who has the distinction of being in the Marine Corps, but did not go through boot camp. Davis and two of his friends enlisted in the National Guard in June 1948 at the age of 19. While they were getting their health screening for… Continue reading The Marine That Skipped Boot camp
36 Years Ago Today
36 Years Ago, Today It was 36 years ago today, that my life changed forever. Yes I know, we all have a date that our life changed forever. In my case, it was the day that I stepped on those famous yellow footprints. For those who are not in the know, the yellow footprints are… Continue reading 36 Years Ago Today
I Tried Marine Boot Camp & Loved It
I Tried Marine Boot Camp & Loved It I can’t speak for these YouTubers, but, I loved it, but then again, we Marines are a sadistic bunch of fucks. The Corps invited some YouTubers to come and spend a few days at Marine Corps boot camp. Michelle Khare, who is know for her Challenge Accepted… Continue reading I Tried Marine Boot Camp & Loved It
I Joined The Marines for 3 Days
I Joined The Marines for 3 Days Nope, not me, I joined for 10 years 3 months, and 20 days, but who’s counting? This post isn’t about me but about some of the things the Corps is doing to attract today’s youth. The Corps is working the social media platforms and on YouTube, they are… Continue reading I Joined The Marines for 3 Days
You’re In the Corps Now
You’re In the Corps Now I didn’t write this, it was actually taken from the “Journey of a Marine MoM” blog. But I thought it was a really good poem about being in the Marine Corps. Written by Marine MoM Kristin Franciscon Going to be a little blunt, but…Suck it up, Buttercup! -Boot camp is… Continue reading You’re In the Corps Now
35 Years Ago Today
35 Years Today is a big day for me, it was 35 years ago today, that I took my first airplane ride from Detroit Michigan (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) to San Diego, California. I was just 19 years old and the first time I was away from my parents was like this. After a few hours… Continue reading 35 Years Ago Today
Daddy-Daughter Camping Trip
Daddy-Daughter Camping Trip One thing that I have tried very hard at is spending good quality time with my two children and making memories for them. When my son and I started to prepare for his Boy Scout troop going to Philmont we started doing several hikes a week. While we were at Philmont we… Continue reading Daddy-Daughter Camping Trip
Marine Boot Camp Anniversary – 34 Years Today
Marine Boot Camp Anniversary – 34 Years Today Today marks 34 years since I arrived at boot camp and I first stepped on those infamous yellow footprints at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. It was the first time I had traveled by myself and the very first real choice I had to make in… Continue reading Marine Boot Camp Anniversary – 34 Years Today
33 Years Today, I Joined The Corps
33 Years Today, I Joined the Corps Today marks 33 years since I first stepped on those infamous yellow footprints at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. It was the first time I had traveled by myself and the very first real choice I had to make in my adult life. I was scared at… Continue reading 33 Years Today, I Joined The Corps
