Same advice I gave my younger brother and my youngest son
when they went in.
My boy is still down range in Iraq, digging out Mig 25's in the desert and having other fun experiences.
Now about basic...
Keep your mouth shut and let the guy next to you ask the stupid question that will get him down for 25.
Don't look for logic in the training regimen. Once in a while it will make sense but when you are puffing and sweating from a 3 to 5 mile run back from the range in the heat, all you want is the next breath of air.
You are about to do something that will stay with you to the day you die. You will remember faces and names of some of these people, even if you never see them again.
You will also learn to apprceiate the rare instances of peace and quiet you might find as well as the simple things like having the time to sit, enjoy a cup of coffee and a newspaper.
Most of all you are joining the ultimate "band of brothers". People who have carried arms in the defense of freedom. Welcome to the club, the dues can be very high but must be paid regularly.
Best of luck and as we say round these parts, Hooah!
Don P.
) at boot. Come back now, ya hear?
