Well dear reader, possibly even dear readerS, I have not, in fact, joined the Corps. I got no letter in the mail saying go to war or go to jail. And momma momma will not see, what the Marine Corps done to me.

I got the offer to tag along while a group of educators get put fed a small morsel of Marine recruit life, and figured, “Meh, it beats sitting in the office.”

So I’m here, and as a service to our intrepid readers, the Ball Gunner is taking suggestions for questions to ask the Marine trainers.

A few ground rules:
No, I will not ask the drill instructors if I can wear their hat.
No, I will not share whatever acronym you’ve heard for MARINE, USMC, etc…
No, I will not walk to the FA-18 line and push the button that says “do not push.”
No, I will not see if the MP dogs can be distracted with hot dogs while sneaking through base.
Guys - No, I will not bring you back any grenades, guns or ammo.
Girls - No, I will not bring you back your own private Marine (or your own Marine private.)

That is all for now Ball Gunneristas. Send questions!