looking ahead...

8-1
We got our guidon unfurled again But no doubt that will change.
As I'm sure you know, Initial Drill* is coming up. Well, today we had an evaluation by the Series Chief Drill Instructor and subsequently got kicked off of the parade deck before we got finished with the stationary movements (it's the marching/moving that we are better at) and surprisingly the SDI didn't seem too upset and we didn't get ITed. Which was very surprising!!!
Swim Week is next week, I think? So that will be fun and we also get to do the Confidence Course!!! By the way, the Obstacle Course was lots of fun!!!
In the 10th week of training, they will post pictures online at devildogs.info. On that Friday at 1700 of the 10th week.

* the first drill competition between all 7 platoons

coming together?

7-31
I'm sure you all are doing fine!!! You all may have the heat, but we have the humidity But it's all good!!
We went and got our guidon rolled up due to lacks in discipline, volume, lousy drill, and a slight lack of respect. But it seems that today, maybe, something in our platoon clicked!!! This afternoon our drill improved vastly and our volume increased!!! We'll see if that lasts?
Two days from now, training that is stopped because of the "green flag"* will no longer affect our outdoor activities, which is a good and a bad thing.
I got my first IT this morning for being one of the last ones out of the head. It wasn't too bad and I felt purty good afterward.
My cold, or whatever it is, seems to be getting better!!!
Just had mail call and lucky for us, it cools down pretty well in the evenings!!

* heavy physical outdoor activities are stopped until the recruits adjust to the climate

new Drill Instructor...

7-28
Am still doing well
Forgot to tell you I had to go to the dentist and, actually, it was a lot better than I thought it would be!! It was almost as nice as my old dentist!
Yesterday we got our 4th DI. SSgt SanSoucie. He's good for the platoon. Very active, running back and forth while we are marching correcting people, and ITing people who need it!! HA HA LOL But it's all good (just as long as it's not me)
We get to start MCMAP* and pugil sticks this week!!! And swim week is coming!! Yay

* Marine Corps Martial Arts Program