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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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
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
Yellow Foot Prints
Yellow Foot Prints It was 32 years ago today, I stepped on those famous yellow footprints and started my journey to become a United States Marine at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California. It was a very dark night, the wind was still and the bus stopped in front of the processing building, then… Continue reading Yellow Foot Prints
Yellow Foot Prints
Yellow Foot Prints *** I forgot to make this post live, so it is actually backdated, I should have posted it on the 2nd and I noticed on the 10th that I didn’t make it live **** In the United States Marine Corps (USMC), there is a practice, almost a tradition that when you arrive… Continue reading Yellow Foot Prints
