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Headed to bootcamp today. See you guys in 11-20 some odd weeks. I'm kind of curious to see what sorts of replies this gets, but I guess I'll have to wait those weeks to see.

Good Luck Dave.

Have a great time, and try to turn into one of those military brats.

Look me up when you get back.

Andrew

It's a lot of fun! Isn't that right NickDG.

remember, dont tell.

Each generation must find it's own way. Mine did in the Marine Corps of the 1970s. And yours will too . . .

Keep your head down, brother . . . and just make sure you are fighting the right fight . . .

NickD
BASE 194

See you when you get back brother...

And don't try and BASE the repelling tower... It's too low ...

Basic is something I will never forget. Remember... The drill instuctors are people too. Don't be afraid of them, just respect them and you'll do fine. Hope you like running.


Bryan

Good luck, never give up, never quit, respect not fear the drill SGT's, don't forget how to laugh.

Good Luck Dave!

Remember, on the runs, lead with your knees not your face.

good luck... if it ever seems like it's getting hard, just remember what i used to always tell my soldiers...

chicks do this shit, stop being a pussy.

Funny, I tell my troops the same thing!

Master going to your happy place...it's sustained me for 13 years.

Semper Fi

...good to hear this words from an american ex-marines!

Good luck Mr. goldsmith...

It's former not ex.

And the right fight is the for guy next to you - because he's fighting for the same thing.

>>And the right fight is the for guy next to you - because he's fighting for the same thing.<<

That I'll agree with . . .

NickD
USMC
1st Mar Div
1971-75

I'm with you on that also.

DaveO
USMC 1984-89
3rd Recon Bn
1986-89 I was a ParaFrog too.

<smiles>

Good luck!

-=Raistlin
US Marines
1997-2001
6th Engr Sppt BN
H&S Company
Computer Security

bootcamp is only for 11weeks what is the other 9weeks for C. C.chrome dome and sledge harmer. nick you know abut the ?
3rd bn 9 MAR 1 MAR DIV. the walking dead.

Gawd, I remember trying not to laugh while having a grown woman screaming and spitting like a banshee 1 inch from my face. "Bend and Thrusts" for DAYS.

Good luck!!

Sandy
USMC '88-'92
Deployed Units
1st and 3rd FSSG's

"Steal don't fly without supply."

Don't listen to these people. Crapping in front of 170 guys on sh*tters with no stalls for 2 months.........Allright, it gets better after Basic. I met the funniest and meanest people I ever knew, until I started BASE, in the service. Good luck in Texas dood!

82nd Airborne Rigger 87-88

All the best to you Dave.

Best of luck. Since everyone's throwing around advice, here's my 2 cents.

"Shut Up! Cooperate and graduate!"

Airborne

That was a TOTAL Freudian Slip. (aka coverup for a typo Steal vs. Steel.)

Hmmm...could be a covert procurement. 4 years of being the female version of Cpl. Walter O'Reilly.

Lots of luck,

"Stay Motivated Recruit"

Zaxxx
Former Sgt of Marines
1st LAR / 3rd ANGLICO

Best of luck.


You may wanna take your body armor along in case your fellow recruits throw you a party.

*Watch Full Metal Jacket for graphic descripition.

Boot camp's a breeze mate. Confidence in yourself is key. The reality is if you are in good enough shape to BASE and can read, write, drill and shoot you'll probably have fun. Once you get to the fleet...well that is something you'll have to deal with again. Best of luck and enjoy the memories.
Matt
3RD BN 11th Marines
1st Mar Div
91-96

Good luck....as far as the fleet goes make friends with a corpsman we're not bad company.

USN retired
India co. 3/1
1st mardiv

Well Dave, You're most of teh way through by now. I hope all turned out well. Did you leave the soap where it lay?

Can't wait to catch up with you when you get back. Lot's has happened.

Cheers!

Z

hopefully they didnt issue him powdered soap...

Hey Dave,

Hope all is well and send us an update!

After all of that running you will be
racing Miles out of the canyon