I just caught myself going back 43 years to induction. They bussed us to Jax. Did all the physicals and swearing in and signing. Cut us loose for one last night of debauchery. Next morning hung over, sick, head killing us... then Orlando basic. I hate those guys to this day. And it got worse. Hair cut. AAAHH!!! Some pimply faced ***, " WHERE'S MY CLOTHES PIN!!!" All frickin' night! I wish I remembered his name. I'd find him. Basic was actually not bad. I was Athletic Petty Officer. I was lifeguard at the pool for work week. Yeah. Hate me. But I had to march the guys that messed up to IT (Intensive Training). At first I thought, "Cool" then they yelled at me that I had to join in the festivities. Bummer. We only had one guy that got MT (Motivational Training). Major suck. I hated that guy and he washed out. All that for nothing. The chow was great. My CC was great. This time probably shaped me. I was so young and naïve.
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