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
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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
Coronavirus Outbreak at Marine Corps Boot Camp Infects Dozens of Recruits, Staff Members
Coronavirus Outbreak at Marine Corps Boot Camp A coronavirus outbreak has infected dozens of Marine recruits and staff members at the service’s East Coast recruit training center, prompting the suspension of additional arrivals for the foreseeable future, defense officials said Monday. The cases at Parris Island, S.C., emerged following a “wave in testing” over the… Continue reading Coronavirus Outbreak at Marine Corps Boot Camp Infects Dozens of Recruits, Staff Members
Dozens of Marine Recruits at Boot Camp in San Diego Have COVID-19
Dozens of Marine Recruits at Boot Camp in San Diego Have COVID-19 The Marine Corps has halted training for a company of recruits who arrived at boot camp on the West Coast last month after about four dozen of them tested positive for the illness caused by the coronavirus. Members of Bravo Company, 1st Training… Continue reading Dozens of Marine Recruits at Boot Camp in San Diego Have COVID-19