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Who would’ve thought boot camp would be so active?

January 29th, 2009, 6:43 pm by jhogg

In response to a few questions:

No, I did not get the recruit haircut. I’ve done the military barber thing, and nothing makes you feel loved like your mom saying “your head looks weird.”

Hardest thing for recruits to handle: see story.
Recruiting guidelines for the Marines are very strict. I’m considering applying to see if I even qualify for a follow up story.
The acronym award goes to the Navy, hands down.

No Marine in his right mind would say anything bad about the commander-in-chief. Regardless of their feelings.

To Jenny, I’ll have to ask. That’s a new one!
But I HAVE seen your brother. Read the story published on Thursday!

That’s all, folks. We leave tomorrow. If you have any questions for Joshua Knowles, a graduate from Rutherford, let me know.

The Ball Gunner arrives at Parris Island, what would YOU ask the Marine trainers?

January 27th, 2009, 8:36 pm by jhogg

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!

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