How the 13 weeks breaks down into actual hours
Here's how your 13 weeks breaks down in actual hours: Instructional Time (The Crucible / Combat Water Survival / Weapons and Field Training): 279.5 hours Core Values / Academics / Values...
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I have absolutely no problem being criticized for something I say or do............but to take my words and thoughts and piece meal them ......I comprehend the brotherhood very well, having visited my...
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I personally do not believe I am "entitled" to anything when it comes to either of My sons Marine careers. I am very involved in my son's lives, but they are grown men and I am not "entitled" to be a...
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George, please remember that this board is dedicated to boot camp topics. Your other son's deployments do not give your opinion any more weight here on these topics, and frankly, I find it a very...
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As a new member to the family of the Marine Corps, I have been blessed beyond measure to have had access to this message board and am forever indebted to the individuals who volunteer their time to...
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Thank yoy Janice for your post!!! I couldn't agree with you more. All those that are involved with this message board have been so helpful and a wealth of information. They too have been my lifeline....
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Well said Janice...."and that's all I have to say about that!"
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For the past week I have been thinking a lot about the EGA ceremony. I have been torn about it being "closed" to families. I really can see it both ways.Last night I was talking to my sister-in-law...
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Theresa, Never thought of it in the "giving birth terms" but gosh, that's the best description I've ever heard! Deb
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A wonderful analogy, Theresa. As an old former "labor and delivery" nurse I couldn't agree more. Thank you for your insight, and once again KUDOS to our moderators and fellow family members of our...
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A lot of good information and good discussion on our recruits receiving their EGA. After reading through all of the posts I can certainly understand George’s opinion/position...after having seen one...
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As I waited with all the other parents / families last year, I don't think it could have gotten much better. Our prayer chain went around the clock during the entire crucible, and being in the chat...
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I just wanted to pop back in here and mention about the EGA ceremony and clocks to cakes. On family day, as we were walking around the base, we got to the Iwa Jima Memorial. My Marine put down his...
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Theresa, What a touching moment for you all! Thanks for explaining to all of us the IMPORTANT memories made for a lifetime.
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I can't wait either! I will have to figure out how to do the clocks and cake countdown before my son begins the Crucible. I need to review the time frame, but if he is scheduled to graduate on...
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Since February is a short month, recruits with a graduation date of March 4, 2011 will begin the Crucible at 2am Feb 24th and finish about 8am Feb 26th.
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wow DEL that was def a moment to remember!
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Thought this was nice to know. I 'm going to print it to show Kurt. Does anyone know if it has changed at all?
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I would say that, yes, it has changed over the years, but it gives a general idea!
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