Several on here will understand this much better than I do.
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I, too, went to Boot Camp at Parris Island.
Marine Boot Camp has only gotten tougher over the years. While as a Drill Instructor in San Diego 1989 to 1991, we brought back the old Physical Readiness Test from the Vietnam era. Since I was discharged, they started the Crucible. This is truly a bellwether of Espirit de Corps and Gung Ho ( which in Chinese means "working together" ).
I am sure you are proud of your Nephew. I know I am.
Just wait until he comes marching back into town, ramrod straight with that look in the eyes that only Parris Island can instill in ya! Be sure to post a pic when he graduates
I went through Parris Island in 1986.
Semper Fidelis 1986-2014
Although Navy boot camp made the Police Academy feel like a breeze..... ha !!
The Rock
Did boot camp at MCRD San Diego in 1969. Wish him the best for those of us in whose footsteps he follows.
Write him regularly...it was always great to get mail.
Semper Fi!
jack
I joined in April of 1965. Spent the months of June, July, and August at Parris Island. Then we were sent to ITR (infantry training regiment) at Camp Gieger for four weeks. After that we mustered out to special schools depending on our MOS, or we went to our duty stations. Some guys went to the Philippines for jungle warfare training and then to VN. As we know, some never came home.
I would never want to go through marine boot camp again but I do not regret for one second doing it back then.
Semper Fi USMC 1965 - 971
I just talked to PFC ###, ## # for 8 minutes. He sounds hoarse, and so grown up.
He can't wait for graduation, and can't wait to get home."
Thanks everyone for your service as well as your encouragement and kid words.
My Daughter did her Boot Camp, and Infantry Training Near Parris Island.
Best of Luck, Jeff
His first stop (along with three fellow Marines) was to go to a church and get baptized.
My guess is that the man doing the baptizing was also a Marine - had the look.
