graduation from Army boot camp- serving The National Guard

10 weeks of boot camp at fort jackson, s.c.
2 phone calls home, two minutes total
100 degree heat with high humidity
marching for miles and miles, day in and day out
about 1 million push-ups
eating slop in four minutes
5 minutes of private time
​yelling unpleasant words in your face, nose to nose
no showers for days
bug infested, survival camping
emotional roller coasters
the drive to succeed and make to the finish


The first hug and the site of loved ones in the crowd is the most amazing, emotional feeling. Not a dry eye with the 1000's of people in attendance.

We are super proud of the 3rd Marshman to sign up to serve our great country, USA. God bless and protect our nation and our military.