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#1
02-17-2006, 01:14 PM
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39 year old goes to Basic Training
I joined the Army Reserve at age 38, and celebrated my 39th in Basic Training. I wrote a blog about my experience in Basic Training (and I'm filling in details about AIT now), and thought it might be useful - especially for people who are thinking of joining the military and want to know what Basic is like.
My blog is posted at: http://flyarmy.blogspot.com Enjoy! SPC Eric Johannsen 
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02-17-2006, 04:55 PM
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mik no thanks took basic once back in April 1967 through May 31st 1967, that was enough for me. Fort Jackson on Tank HIll E-2-1 "more sweat than blood". AIT at Fort Polk don't care to do that again either.
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02-17-2006, 04:59 PM
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Basic ain't what it used to be! All the NCO's complain about the BOSS program - Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers. That lead to broad changes in TRADOC. Basically the DS's don't have much real power, and most people figure it out pretty quickly.
We even had a girl show up for CQ duty completely naked (well, except for her shower shoes) and not much happened to her. She *eventually* got recycled, but only after a huge string of problems. Still, I hear you - serving isn't for everyone, and I appreciate that you did your part in the past.
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02-17-2006, 05:57 PM
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Pussie-cat DI's, (necked!)girl soldiers,and no draft?! I was for sure born in the wrong era!
Welcome to the site Mik.!!
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02-17-2006, 06:46 PM
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We had a 38 year oild Korean War veteran in my basic training class. The DS's took good care of him.
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"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclination, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." John Adams
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#8
02-17-2006, 07:00 PM
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My DS's showed no quarter, but that's the way I wanted it. If I end up in combat, I want to know I got the best training I can get.
Does anyone have any comments on the blog? Part of the reason I wrote it partially in the hope it would be useful to people who might join the military. Should I change / improve anything to make it more useful? http://flyarmy.blogspot.com Thanks! Eric
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