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They enlisted ...We were drafted: June 2010
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They enlisted .We were drafted. Monday, June 21, 2010. Off they go - and the journey begins. SHIP DAY DAY 1. Arrival - When the bus arrives, they are met by receiving Drill Instructors and the indoctrination begins immediately. Recruits get off the bus, stand on the fabled yellow foot prints and their journey aboard MCRD Parris Island or San Diego begins:. Http:/ www.marines.mil/unit/tecom/mcrdparrisisland/Pages/2009/Other%20Months/ParrisIslandthroughtheeyesofnewrecruits.aspx. Utilize the recruit message...
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They enlisted ...We were drafted: May 2010
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They enlisted .We were drafted. Friday, May 28, 2010. People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. Once upon a time it was the first long weekend of the summer. The beaches officially opened, bbq's were cleaned and fired up, friends made plans . 3 days off! So I will attend my usual round of beginning of summer bbq's, I will smile and for some moments bask in the bliss that stems from it just being a 3 day weekend. If you happen to meet ...
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They enlisted ...We were drafted: April 2011
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They enlisted .We were drafted. Thursday, April 21, 2011. Sometimes it takes a Wall to break down our walls. I wanted to follow up on my post of March 1st titled Walls. It was about my constant hold on my emotions and fear of letting them go. Well, it happened and I survived the moment. I drove over and it is a beautiful spot; quiet, peaceful just what I wanted. I normally head to the water when I need to re- energize but the moment I pulled into the parking lot I knew I had headed for the right place.
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They enlisted ...We were drafted: December 2011
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They enlisted .We were drafted. Friday, December 30, 2011. THE WAR IS OVER! AH don't we wish! It seems as if you can't turn on a news station or pick up a newspaper and not see the big bold headline " THE WAR IS OVER". Sadly most people don't bother to read or listen further then the first few words and miss the most important part - In IRAQ! I, and I'm sure most you, checked things were still going strong in Afghanistan. So what do I do when confronted with that maddening phrase - but the war is over?
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They enlisted ...We were drafted: July 2010
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They enlisted .We were drafted. Wednesday, July 21, 2010. I've been so busy running around and either avoiding the heat or reveling in it that I'v not stopped long enough to write! I am now relaxing in air conditioning and able to think again - my brain, I fear, had overheated. Posted by Joyful One. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). There was an error in this gadget. There was an error in this gadget. Places to Stay - Things to do at/near Military Bas. Facebook They Enlisted. We Were Drafted. A Colonel of Truth.
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They enlisted ...We were drafted: May 2014
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They enlisted .We were drafted. Tuesday, May 6, 2014. What's going on here? It's become a free for all in many cases, people searching 'boot camp' and bam; you have your choice of a smorgasbord of groups to join. Join one, join 5 - the more the merrier it seems! All he knows is what was during his time. Then the instant know it alls - I mean really! Everyone is in a position to dispense advice and information after 3 months or 5 months of being in a Face Book group aren't they? Posted by Joyful One.
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They enlisted ...We were drafted: Places to Stay - Things to do at/near Military Bases
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They enlisted .We were drafted. Places to Stay - Things to do at/near Military Bases. UNDER CONSTRUCTION* * * * *. One of the most frequently asked questions is . I am going to visit my serviceman/woman. any suggestions as to a good place to stay on or near the base? This is usually followed up with - good places to eat, visit, shop? Please be aware that some of these are personal recommendations, others have been sent in by readers. I will be updating and adding bases as suggestions come in. Driftwood R...
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They enlisted ...We were drafted: February 2011
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They enlisted .We were drafted. Monday, February 28, 2011. So here I sit, late night once again. Oh but this time it's different. This time it's more like when I was a kid and told I was going on a really good vacation - when? Somewhere great. but when? When you are little anything other then tomorrow is akin to forever and right now, I've got a foot in tomorrow and the other in forever. I can finally say soon -not too soon but there is definitely more behind then there is ahead. I'm worn out - weary of ...
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They enlisted ...We were drafted: August 2010
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They enlisted .We were drafted. Tuesday, August 3, 2010. The Pre Deployment Blues. I've been at an uncharacteristic loss for words in the past few weeks. I can't seem to gather my thoughts enough to form coherent sentences, never mind stringing them together to post on a blog! I guess it's called the pre deployment blues. I keep wondering how do we do this? So how do we do this? How do we in the silent ranks stifle the words we really want to say, Don't GO! If you need to take some quiet time take it!
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