re: Just talked to my son for the last time before he starts basic

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Tell your son thank you and try and enjoy it. They can't hit you, only make you better at exercise. 15 years ago I was in his shoes and freaking a little, after two weeks I realized the above statement and though miserable at times, it became fun.

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That changed fast. They were still taking it to the wood line 20 years ago at Benning. Fall out of a ruck if you want to, you won't like the results.