Wish me luck, heading to basic training in less then a week.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Wish me luck, heading to basic training in less then a week.

Posted: 1/5/2006 5:48:33 AM EDT

Heres the story, im a 25 year old male whos decided its time for me to put in my time in the millitary. I love my country and will due anything to defend it, it isnt right that im not in right now, alot of my friends are married with children and they are serving in the armed forces. Im single and i want to due my duty as an american. Im greatful theres so many great american patriots on this website, and i just wanted to say thank you for all the support you show our men and women serving right now. I will be heading to ft leonardwood as a 21 bravo. Hopefully i will get to help make a difference, thats my goal now. All i care about right now is becoming a soldier and nobodys gonna stop me from completing this goal.

Posted: 1/5/2006 5:50:54 AM EDT

[#1]

outstanding..

but dont forget your radio.. < for when you get bored> really.. go ahead take it with you...

Posted: 1/5/2006 5:56:35 AM EDT

[#2]

lol im sure they would love that!

Posted: 1/5/2006 6:01:58 AM EDT

[#3]

Good Luck and be careful.
TS

Posted: 1/5/2006 6:04:47 AM EDT

[#4]

OUCH.

Have Fun!!

At the time it sucked, but looking back, I liked it.

Posted: 1/5/2006 6:16:07 AM EDT

[#5]

What the hell is a 21B? If you are going to LW its either MP or Chemical I would think.

Posted: 1/5/2006 6:16:31 AM EDT

[#6]

Hoooooaahh!

Posted: 1/5/2006 6:36:07 AM EDT

[#7]

John Parker,
21 Series = Engineers

Posted: 1/5/2006 6:39:03 AM EDT

[#8]

Basic was fun for me. Enjoy yourself.

Posted: 1/5/2006 7:41:49 AM EDT

[#9]

Good luck!

Posted: 1/5/2006 7:43:53 AM EDT

[#10]

Sweet Jesus man aren't you a lil old?

JK I was 25 when I joined.

Best thing I ever did.

Remember its all a mind game and you will NEVER be able to do ANYTHING right the first couple of weeks. Even if you do it right.... Your wrong!

Posted: 1/5/2006 7:44:37 AM EDT

[#11]

Ft. Lostinwoods Misery? Good on you, have fun & stay safe.

Posted: 1/5/2006 7:45:04 AM EDT

[#12]

You'll live. Drop us an update when you get back.

Posted: 1/5/2006 7:54:51 AM EDT

[#13]

when they tell you to do something, you must always ask "why"

When they call your name you HAVE to respond with "HUH?"

Posted: 1/5/2006 7:57:03 AM EDT

[#14]

21B? I just googled it and it looks exactly like what I did from 1986 to 1992 as a 12B/12C (dual qualified). It looks like they kind of combined Combat Construction and Combat Bridge into one MOS. I LOVED being a Combat Engineer, especially the explosives and the mines. Bridge building was kind of cool too, but blowing shit up was awesome. I wish you lots of luck in your endeavors as a Combat Engineer, and I hope you love it as much as I did!

Essayons! (You will learn what that means, if you don't already know). Oh yeah, don't bring any civilian stuff that you don't mind throwing away or sending home. I threw away my Zippo, and pocket knife, and sent all but one set of civilian clothes home when I got to Ft Leonard Wood.

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