The Gun Counter

Well,

Several months ago Junior Termite decided that earning a living doing HVAC installation and repair was just too boring for him. So after much researching, he decided that he wanted to follow in his grandfather's military tradition, and become one of Uncle Sam's Misguided Children(my father served in the USMC during the Korean conflict).
His test scores were high enough for most everything; so he decided to really make his stint REALLY interesting.......and signed a Force Recon contract, with the eventual goal of becoming a member of MARSOC.

He flew out today from Shreveport, LA, on his way to Paris Island, SC. He took with him: his DL, SSN card, the clothes he was wearing, and $20. Nothing else, as per his recruiter's instructions.

And so now we wait.........

Prayers and good wishes go with him! Please thank him, from all of us!

Congrats and best of luck to him!

Cool! Best of luck to the new Jarhead

I don't know what is wrong with kids today, as you know my younger son made the same choice. What'ya going to do?

Congrats.

My Granddad saw me off to boot the exact same way 25 years ago. Can't believe it's been that long.

Either way, his Granddad sent him off to USAF boot in the early 50's with everything the same except for $5 instead of the $20. The $5 back then may honestly have been worth more.

It provides me no small sense of comfort that these traditions are still around, even though now it sounds standardized. Good luck to your son.

Outstanding!! Still remember my mother dropping me off at the Greyhound bus station, only I had no money.

Please keep us posted, looking forward to updates.

So, who is going to be the first one to send a big package of cigars and cookies?????

Congrats and Semper Fi!

He's a jarhead seed? Where'd you go wrong? Congrats to the young man and may he find his new path interesting and exciting. May he also find it not too interesting nor too exciting.

Monday night, 2300 hrs:

Ring, Ring....

"Hello?".....(Mrs Termite)

"This is Marine Recruit Junior Termite. I have arrived safely at Paris Island, SC. I will mail you my contact mailing information in 8-10 days. Please do not send any bulky packages or food items.
I love you, goodnight...."<click>