Leaving For Boot Camp: A Parent's Perspective
This week, I took a look back as our daughter began the journey of earning the title of United States Marine. Last year, early on a June morning, Sue and I took Holly to the MEPS station from where she would ship out for boot camp at Parris Island. I was a bit concerned, as the MEPS station was over two hours away, that Holly would get nervous and perhaps start to... FULL STORY
Becoming an Enlisted Marine
Enlisted Marines make up the majority of the Marine Corps. They are... FULL STORY
Preparing Marines to Win
In addition to Marine Character, and the Force in Readiness... FULL STORY
First hand perspective of Boot Camp - MCRD San Diego
During his 10 day leave, I asked my son Corbin to be a guest poster... FULL STORY
Recruit Training and Graduation Pictures
My family and I traveled over 500 miles to see our New Marine... FULL STORY
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Talking to Your Student about Becoming a Marine
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