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re: Just talked to my son for the last time before he starts basic
Posted on 11/27/18 at 7:41 am to CaptainBrannigan
Posted on 11/27/18 at 7:41 am to CaptainBrannigan
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This narrative really needs to end.
Not saying it's not overused, but you don't think being a member of the world's most powerful military doesn't contribute to this nation's continued freedom?
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Posted on 11/27/18 at 8:06 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
Prayers to your son and thanks to you both for your service.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 8:08 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
Prayers sent.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 8:09 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
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Ft. Jackson
Your son is in good hands.
This post was edited on 11/27/18 at 8:10 am
Posted on 11/27/18 at 8:24 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
Posted on 11/27/18 at 8:28 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
Letters like this build character.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 8:31 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
My father, a Marine on Iwo, gave me a couple bits of advice:
1. Always wear shower shoes
2. Wash off with alcohol afterwards
I was 19 and had no clue about what the second was about but in time figured it out
1. Always wear shower shoes
2. Wash off with alcohol afterwards
I was 19 and had no clue about what the second was about but in time figured it out
Posted on 11/27/18 at 8:44 am to WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot
Thank you everyone for the well wishes.
I don't think he is eligible for the USMSC - too high of an ASVAB and doesn't enjoy the taste of crayons. Go back to your hole crayon eater.
15S for now. He is dropping a packet after BCT and AIT for WOCS and then wanting to pilot for SOARs eventually.
I shite you not, when we were in CCS at Pope we had a guy whose buddy sent him a giant black dildo in a care package. It was not a good day for him but then anyone who fricked up the rest of the course had to wear that thing around their neck. I bet that wouldn't fly today.
At basic not much, but he can tear himself up pretty good I saw guys destroy their knees in the obstacle course, one guy committed suicide (not worried about that with my son), but there is also AIT and then the "real" Army. 3 guys just got blown up in the sandbox yesterday. He has 6 years at a minimum to face the BS in every corner. When I was in it was all an adventure but now it is different.
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After he finishes his commitment to the formalized welfare system know as the U.S. Army, he can join the Marine Corps!
Of course, he will still have to attend recruit training at MCRD, but it will definitely be worth it.
I don't think he is eligible for the USMSC - too high of an ASVAB and doesn't enjoy the taste of crayons. Go back to your hole crayon eater.
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Is he a 15R?
15S for now. He is dropping a packet after BCT and AIT for WOCS and then wanting to pilot for SOARs eventually.
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Letters like this build character.
I shite you not, when we were in CCS at Pope we had a guy whose buddy sent him a giant black dildo in a care package. It was not a good day for him but then anyone who fricked up the rest of the course had to wear that thing around their neck. I bet that wouldn't fly today.
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I say this as someone who is very naive, but what exactly are you worried about? I'm genuinely curious.
At basic not much, but he can tear himself up pretty good I saw guys destroy their knees in the obstacle course, one guy committed suicide (not worried about that with my son), but there is also AIT and then the "real" Army. 3 guys just got blown up in the sandbox yesterday. He has 6 years at a minimum to face the BS in every corner. When I was in it was all an adventure but now it is different.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 8:47 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
Prayers for your son and our military
Posted on 11/27/18 at 8:56 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
Posted on 11/27/18 at 8:58 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
Im really hoping my 15 year old son takes that route. He’s really just not college material and I think the military would be a great kick start to his life as an adult.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 8:59 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
Ft Jackson will be like a little vacation for him.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 8:59 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
Best of luck to him and prayers for you and your family.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 9:05 am to CaptainBrannigan
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This narrative really needs to end.
Eat a dick
Posted on 11/27/18 at 9:11 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
He will be fine buddy. I went to Parris Island a good while ago and the worst thing he will face is being perpetually hungry. Your son is used to being able to eat whenever he wants and now he has to adjust to eating when he’s allowed. Other than that, he’ll be A-OK. Plus, he will make buddies from all walks of life from all over the country.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 9:17 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
Prayers lifted! Thank him for his service! 
Posted on 11/27/18 at 9:20 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
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This post was edited on 3/3/21 at 7:30 am
Posted on 11/27/18 at 9:42 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
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He is at Ft. Jackson for BCT
That’s where I did basic. He’ll like it. It’s nickname is Relaxing Jackson. It’s coed and there are just as many females as males.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 9:49 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
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Things were a lot different back then and basic was likely more difficult than now
I see people saying this but when I see the type of training they go through now, it's definitely much more intensive than prior to 9/11. We hadn't been in combat for basically 30yrs and the training had gotten stagnant. I know Desert Storm happened but that was basically air and armor, ground troops didn't do a whole lot.
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