Pool Function

I went to a pool function on Friday through Saturday at Camp Williams, which is an Army National Guard base. We had Drill Instructors come out from MCRD and we basically got a small taste of what Boot Camp will be like. When the DIs came in in the morning and woke us up, we had a kid pass out on the floor because he got so scared. The same kid ended up getting us a lot of extra punishment exercise because he was an idiot and wasn't doing what he was supposed to. I really hope that I don't ship out with him! Anyway, We were taught a little bit on drill and the Combat Fitness Test. I tell you what, when you do the CFT you are exhausted. It doesn't matter how strong or mean you are, you will be tired when you do it. I went repelling for my first time, free fall and walking on a wall, off of a hundred foot tower. I also got to meet an aircrew of a C-46 E helicopter. I even got to look through the aircraft. Over all, the DIs were jerks, but that's their job. They aren't there to make you feel warm and fuzzy all over, they're there to stress you and work you until you drop and then work you some more. That's just a basic overview of the Pool Function. If you want to find out more what it's like, go ahead and come to the next one that they have, it truly shows you what you are. OORAH!

MARINE Gonzales

Armillio is no longer a Recruit. He has emerged victorious from the sands of MCRD, San Diego and has become a member of the most elite organization of warriors in the world. He is now a Marine! I think he is a Private, but he might be a Private First Class. It doesn't really matter, because he will be promoted there (if he is just a Private) soon anyway, he's a good Marine.
Anyway, I am looking forward to joining him, and I can't wait to ship out on June 2nd! OORAH!