Thinking about joining the Navy? Here’s what boot camp is like
It’s fun to make fun of the Navy. All those uniforms. Using bells to tell times. But the truth is that Navy boot camp is no joke. Here’s what a…
5 hilarious drill instructor episodes
Marine Drill Instructors are the most disciplined and intimidating individuals to ever wear a uniform. Their reputation is legendary and include attributes such as tireless energy, superior attention to detail…
5 phrases that cause nostalgic flashbacks in Marines
There are times when sights, sounds or smells can cause flashbacks. Sometimes, these are disturbing experiences for those who live with post-traumatic stress. There are, however, good flashbacks that bring…
The 7 universally important things to know before any boot camp
Everyone who enters the US military these days will go through basic training. Although each branch of the military (including the Coast Guard) has a markedly different experience in their initial training days, there are things a young would-be tro…
The 7 people you meet in basic training
1. Baby-Faced Bryan
11 Things new soldiers complain about during basic training
Through the use of insults, strict discipline, sleep deprivation, and controlled explosions, Army drill sergeants turn recent high school grads and civilians looking for a new job into trained soldiers ready to serve in America’s wars. This transit…
4 of the funniest boot camp stories we’ve ever heard
Far from just marching around and being yelled at by sadistic drill sergeants, basic training can be the source of hilarious stories.
Case in point comes from an awesome
Heading off to Navy boot camp can seem like a scary thing for any young man or woman who hasn’t left home before. Before you know it, you’re going to land at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and get picked up by a couple of sailors who are… Basic Training is done, you’ve gotten back from leave where you showcased your fancy new uniforms, an emaciated body, and that wicked farmer’s tan. Now, you’re checking in to SOI/ITB and have, for the first time in your life, money in the bank. Marine Corps infantrymen are certified badasses capable of destroying enemy positions and forces with high levels of violence.
But wait, Marines aren’t born out of forges in the ground like Uruk-hai. So how does the Marine Corps take sof…6 types of recruits you’ll meet in Navy boot camp
5 things boot Marines buy with their first paycheck
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17 photos that show how high schoolers are turned into badass Marine infantrymen