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Well, just to update the post. He graduated, along with 87 others in his platoon. Home now for 10 days of leave, than off to Combat training school. He looks good! Impressive and well done ceremony....

We live about 5 hours driving time from Parris Island, so not a bad drive. Never been to any kind of military base, looking forward to it. His younger brothers are pretty excited about it, and I know...

Well, over 1/2 way there now. Seems to be actually enjoying boot camp. Letters are positive, and is excelling at everything thrown his way, even though it is difficult. Just got the latest news, and...

Recently got another letter, and seems to be pretty tough. Last couple of days have been rough, platoon punished because of him, so he says. He says he feels like Gomer. He has never been a quitter,...

We finally received his first real letter, written by him. He had a lot to say, and seems ok. He let us know that it is extremely hard, and many of the guys are depressed, but emphasized that his...

Appreciate all of the good wishes. I think he will do well. He went to all of the physical training sessions, twice a week, that the recruiters offered, for 7 months. We saw a change just from that....

Thanks!

I do not post here, since I did not serve, but like to read the posts. Well, my oldest son went off a week ago to USMC boot camp, and we got our first letter. It was just a form letter from the...