Yup, we had one poor guy in our group who was with us in yellow phase. I guess he told them he had a brief period in his life where he was depressed that he didn't disclose at MEPS. He got called down to the red line over the intercom three weeks later and the drill sergeant told him to pack his bags.
I remember when I went to FLW in 83....there was a handsome black guy in my company named Franks....there was a young black female civilian chow worker with huge natural-beautiful D Tits....she used to always flirt with him in the morning on the chow line......if I could go back I would have gone in the stall at night and jacked off to her image in my mind.....those fuckers had me so stressed out I never jacked off once in boot camp....
The graduating class at the beginning and end are is the company I was with 2 years ago. I was medically discharged for a misdiagnosis of asthma. however, God willingly, I got my waiver approved. it is not impossible to get an recode 3 waiver. I am shipping back to Ft Leonard Wood to finish what I started and I thank the Lord for this blessing and a second chance to finally become a soldier.
Awesome! If you’re re enlisting after already going through basic, would you have to do it again? I was at FLW in 2012, graduated basic but got chaptered out at the end of AIT because I got hurt.
I was there at fort Leonardwood in fall-winter of 1985 with asthma. They had np with it. Still remembered going through gas chamber n didn't affect asthma. I forgot the nickname there because of weather changes quick from hot to heavy rain to snow (not in order) n vise versa. That was crazy for 19yr old from California, lol
Ft Lwood was the BEST! First when you get there your like holy hell what did I get into. But when you finish its the most rewarding thing I have ever done!
Johnathan Brown mp units involve combat support/convoy roles, law enforcement, and gate guard. The convoy unit is simply leading a convoy that is leaving the base, you will not be going to combat with the unit you lead out.
Was @ Fort Leonard Wood in 2004 for BCT and AIT 31B. Miss it.. Seems like not much has changed. Pack light people and let family know that you'll not be able to talk much, you will get home sick, don't let that distract you, keep focused and know your mission. Don't let drill sergeants scare you, it's their jobs, they are actually very nice people after week 4. Wish I could do it all over again. If you are leaving soon, my advice is get in shape and focus on running, push-ups, and mostly core strength. PM me is you have any questions. Always looking to help new soldiers.
Random Funz My father was 31B served 8 years. He told me don't bring anything with you to basic, the army will provide you with all the essential necessities like underwear shampoo tooth brush etc..
I signed my life away Said my goodbyes All that i know and love I've left behind So many sleepless nights For this one day I'm ready for your worst Show me the way The more that i suffer The stronger i grow The harder i throw Each days one day closer to home Through all kinds of weather Each morning on into the night Never loose sight Till im a soldier ready to fight
You broke me down, my friend. When my son was 19, he signed up for 8 years in The Guard. Next month, he will be 5 years in. Reply to me? I'm 60, and he was my only live birth, of 5 pregnancies. Would love to hear your story. Are you still in? Family? Doing ok? I love and pray for our First Responders several times a day. God is still on His Throne, though these days, to some, He is not here. Make no mistake, my friend, He is still on The Throne. My bio dad: USAF in Tachekawa Japan, right after Hiroshima. Step-dad of over 50 years: Retired US Army Sergeant. Older brother: Severe closed-head injury on his 2nd tour. He was 23. It was 1981. He is now 62, and has suffered for 39 of his 62 years. Proud momma of a Soldier. Some songs? Let Freedom Ring, The Gaithers. Then Came the Morning, Guy Penrod. Anything The Gaithers. Need a giggle? Google: Mark Lowry, Christian Comedian. Hysterical. He was also with The Gaithers and co-penned the song, "Mary Did You Know?" Russ Taft. Michael W. Smith. Amy Grant. Sandi Patty. Michael W. Smith. and the amazing David Phelps. With the Gaithers, solo artist, group songs on The Gaithers' vids, and an amazing high tenor. Will bless your socks off, to the center of your heart and soul. ⚘ 🙏♥️🙏 ⚘ Hope this helps encourage and bless you and yours, especially during this tumultuous time. If you do, please share... many people need encouragement and comfort these days, right?
@@majoroldladyakamom6948 wow...I don't even feel worthy of your recognition. You and your family's contribution to our armed forces are incredible. So many people don't understand that americans have a false sense of security because of the hard work and sacrifice that soldiers and public service endure every day. I'm an oregon native but could never tollerate too much "Get rid of guns" or "Hug it out talk". Our safety was established and is maintained for the highest price...blood. My family is more famous for crime drugs and toughness more than anything. They don't trust the government. They were angry at me for pushing my son too hard.I never did serve but 2 family members I know of did. One in the Pacific on the uss Robinson (rip jack)the other an army sergeant that served in korea established the line that my son is holding as I write.I spent my childhood in group homes and the children's shelter till I earned my release at 17.One smack of the gavel and i was a legal adult the following day I was released before breakfast with $1.50 and a bus pass in east san jose.being told what to do and when every day was last on my list. Freedom was unknown to me and I wasn't about to sign up. I was a huge fan though. kicked my son out because he was adult age and not working or attending school.He had more opportunity and support than anyone in the history of our bloodline and I refused to watch him piss it away on my couch.He told me he had signed up and talked like it was all cake.I thought going from the couch to basic was too big a leap.I told him we couldn't do anything for him now and even if he was a runway model for combat fatigues stationed in Switzerland they were gonna make him a soldier first.Tried to make him more aware without discouraging him.The words you read were just another example of how I use creativity as a coping mechanism.During the blackout period I saw the first photo of my son and was convinced he was going to quit.I wrote about what I went through and the tools I developed to get through it as a tutorial to help not knowing if it did.It seemed up to that point that I couldn't do anything but anger him.When I received the next photo there he was marching in the snow carrying his m4 with his battle rattle on and the intro to "the rifleman" came on the t.v.When I did finally speak to him I discovered that my letters inspired him and all of charlie co. and even the drill sergeants knew about me.He not only made it through he medaled for his record performance for expert. marksmanship.That whole group was the highest declarated and promoted ever.I had no idea how powerful my words could be.I now write "any soldier" letters to ft. Leonard wood hoping to inspire more and after much encouragement am compiling those letters and attempting to publish them.Never occurred to me that I was smart enough to publish a book.Songs-shine by breaking grass(possibly the song that drove my son to sign),travelin soldier dixie chicks,he walked all the way home blue highway,the river runs red and sticks that made thunder steeldrivers,private malone by? Other noteworthy material too many movies to list but To hell and back, band of brothers,the big red one,and patton george c scott. The intro speach alone is incredible.The real footage from documentaries give you a better understanding of why ww2 era are known as the greatest generation.Thank you for reaching out to me.Let me know of other ways I can possibly connect with more soldiers and vets.
Mind? By all means...do so. For family friends and soldiers going through this it's an experience that's hard to put into words for all parties. If you can't find the words yourself use mine. To people trying to support their troop... write letters. The impact you have will carry them through every single day. Sandboxx app letters get to them immediately and let you send a picture so you don't have to wait to get their address. That picture and that letter will be their only and most prized personal possession. While your at it take advantage of your captive audience and give advice or life experience. Relay to them coping mechanisms you use and examples of how they've helped you through your struggles. Inspirational quotes from powerful figures can pull a soldier out of despair and restore his or her game face. Even all the wrong words spelt incorrectly will be cherished so lighten up. Don't be surprised if you find out you helped a whole lot more people than them. Thank you justin for your recognition and your contribution. When you are struggling through this and doubt tries to creep in dig deep come out swinging twice as hard and keep punching all the way to the bell.
I was a Drill Sergeant at Ft. Leonard Wood from 02/1969 thru 09/1970. Trained many soldiers that I was very proud of and have no regrets other than knowing everything I taught them from my own combat experience would get most of them thru the toughest of times in Vietnam and enable them to return safely home. Times have changed and after viewing this video I realized how much tougher it was for recruits when I was a Drill Sergeant. It seems like today the DI's are limited in what they can do to make civilians soldiers and the training seems easier. Tougher training makes much better soldiers.
Yeah it is definitely way easier but most videos you see of Army BCT don’t show what really goes down, especially motivational ones like this. No doubt easier than during your time though.
I have been in many situations,,through some tough stuff after graduating Ft Leonardwood, Engineers, you with the ENGINEERS and made tough, like the tankers in Big Red One. I did some research about other training facilities...you were selected to go here, by your recruiter because you have something good, a particular skill ...you are trained very tough here, but you are not a grunt at this Basic ..you have a skill that the Army wants. All the other Army Camps treat you like a Cannon Fodder ..You are taken to Ft Leonard wood because you are smart on your ASVAB ..FT Leonard wood is the SMART SCHOOL, entry to MI, Officer Training, Leadership positions...Army ENGINEERING. If you was dumb, you wouldn't be going to here..Take advantage of this, do what is expected...Graduate from this fine basic Camp...you will go places and achieve. Best basic training of all the others.
That was about 2 weeks before I graduated from Basic Combat Training, I am at Ft Leonard Wood as well. It will be a great experience for him like it was for me.
I went through BCT in August, 1966 at Leonard Wood. It sure has changed a lot. Wish I could do it again now. The new recruits have no idea how GOOD they have it today. My very best to all new comers... Jim
My father went in 86 to "lost in the woods." He still loves it to this day. Swears he would go back if he wasnt too old now lol. It was hard and he is only 5'3" and 130lbs but he not only survived and thrived. Also has one of the fastest 2 miles at the base. Nickname in his yearbook is "Flash." First name is Gordon. I'm going in a month to the fort, wish me luck, I hope i can do half as good as he has
I was drafted into the Army in 1968 during the Vietnam war. They sent me to Ft. Leonard Wood for basic. NOBODY failed basic training during that period, the Drill Sergeants “fixed” it so everybody graduated basic training. Uncle Sam needed body counts in the ‘Nam!
I am class of 1995. Dalta 3/10. My instructors are SGT. Gee and SSG. Garbel - Combat Engineer. Never forget them. I learned from the best . I survived Iraq! Learn and take your training seriously.... Someday will save your life or your buddies. One thing my Drill Instructors taught me... As much as we all loved our country don't sacrifice your life for our country, make sure the other basters ( Enemies) sacrifice his life for his country . Uncle Sam needs you!
Wow.....!!!! some things have changed. I was there in 1991, it's amazing that now I look back and cannot believe I made it through. Hated it at first, but I learned to respect and admire my drill sergeants. Make no mistake; they gave me hell ten times over.
Ahhh... The memories... The kids have it tougher than ever but this vid brought back those days and nightmares like they were just yesterday instead of 43 years ago. I wish I could do it all over again. I had an insane amount of fun and adventure over the 20 years I served! I started my military life in E/3/3 at Ft. Leonard Wood and did my first pushup for Uncle Sam 43 years ago.
Hard to believe it's been 12 years since I went through the Wood. I was in Delta Company 35th for OSUT. Looking at this video little has changed since I was last there. Honestly, if I had to go through it again, I would do it with a smile. Believe me when I say Basic Training is NOTHING compared to the day to day BS you will put up with when you get to a real unit.
Oh yeah, the Guard was a totally different world than the Regular Army. I did two years after I left active duty. It's almost like a family atmosphere during drills. At least with my old unit Officers didn't want you to salute them, you also could actually carry on real conversations with everyone regardless of rank.
But don't get me wrong, they expected you to do what you were told and get work done. And we did, and I think we respected our leaders even more because they were so cool.
I Did 16yrs In The Military, They Were The BEST Day's Of My Life... I Did My Basic & AIT (11-Bravo) At Ft.Benning, Ga... I Was At Sand Hill, Bravo Company 1/19th, 4th Plt... My Final Rank Was SFC-E7 & I Was A Training/Operation NCO, 2000-2016...
+Roxanne Santori - Thank you for your Service. I joined the Marines in 1999 and can't believe time has flown by so quick. Seems like yesterday I was a MEPs signing the papers. I had to comment because being you joined the Military in 1999 like me it brought back memories.
Justin Porta Keep your head up and don't do stupid shit (a saying from my drill bully lol!) Run as fast as you can, get your rifle sights correct, and you will be fine.
I trained here in Ft Leonardwood in 1989. It seem more "mellower" nowadays than back then. The ride from reception to basic training was by cattle truck not bus back then.
super nostalgic intro... I wanna be a truck driver since my last name caries a strong trucking influence and i've always loved driving with a misson.. currently working in the elevator union that pays real high.. starting is $27.... I know I'm gonna take a heavy pay cut. but I might love it because of feels and adventure.....
In 1988 I was stationed at FT Leonardwood for Basic Training (D CO 210) and the night I got there via ST Louis airport on a Grayhound bus. I stayed 1 or 2 nights in the WWII barracks before getting to my regular Basic Training unit!
I just graduated from Fort Leonard Wood, and the best advice I can give you is to be a good soldier, means obey all rules. Learn quick and respect your fellow soldiers! And you will succeed my brother and sister!
Do take time to savor the great woods you will train in. Love all those oak trees. I can still smell the crispy leaves of late fall. Ft. Lost in the Woods is a special place. Charlie 3-3, Charlie 3-3 the best damn company in the BCT! Good luck future Soldiers.
Cal Crappie I have a pretty interesting story during night navigation heard some growling in the trees next to me one time and still not sure if it was a bobcat or what it was but it was deep and a long growl lol
Raphmaster23, yeah, who knows. Probably a bobcat, but there have been 64 confirmed mountain lion encounters/sightings (photos, carcass, films etc.) since 1994 in Missouri according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. They are apparently repopulating areas as they spread back east. The map on their website has lots of dots near/south of FTLW.
I was at Ft lost in the woods in 72 hot and miserable but I lived thru it and everything the Army threw at me after was gravy including the 12 months I spent in Korea looking at North Korea. So everything gets better. Hang in there and thanks for your service.
i graduated in 1984 echo company as 12c i was a fat kid at 6 ft 1 240lbs when i graduated i weighed 185lbs could do 90 push ups in two min and run 2 miles in 11 min looks like thing have change a little but i will remember one drill sargent ssg w. katzur he always motivated me to do my best and his words we expect great things from you.thanks for the vidio.
i was there back in june 1989 , this film brings back a lot of memories for me ! i was in charlie company , i will never forget sgt. cruz and sgt. hernandez !! you will never forget the drill sgt names.
Its fun watching this before going to OSUT there, and then after. I remember 2 weeks before graduating our my Drill SGT took us to this location at 8:58 and made us rake all the leaves with our hands by the tree line right behind where the busses dropped off in the video. Fun seeing all the locations I have been too.
BCT at Leonard Wood dead of winter 75-76. Lovely weather! We froze our asses off crawling through the snow and sub zero temperatures. Then they put us on busses and planes and made us burn 2 weeks of our 30 day annual vacation time because the post training was closing for the holiday period. Kind of fun to go home though during a "half time" break in Basic.
Yamilet, not 100% sure, but the implication was that it was mandatory. Caught us by surprise and we did not expect to be going home for Christmas/New Years. Ask your recruiter if you're going in. Good luck.
Our son PV2 Peterson Jacob went in to basic training 15 October 2019 At Fort Leonardwood Missouri Now PV2 Peterson 5 November 2019 3rd week red week rigorous training PV2 Peterson loving all the training. Weeks are going by so fast having fun liking his Drill Sgt. Basic training is the best! A Co. 1st Infantry 48th REGIMENT 3rd Platoon Warthogs Fort Leonardwood MO.
I remember when I went to FLW in 83....there was a handsome black guy in my company named Franks....there was a young black female civilian chow worker with huge natural-beautiful D Tits....she used to always flirt with him in the morning on the chow line......if I could go back I would have gone in the stall at night and jacked off to her image in my mind.....those fuckers had me so stressed out I never jacked off once in boot camp....
I trained here in lat 95 .We were told this was the toughest training center in the armed forces.They weren't bullshiting.all of my cadre members were rangers exept for one drill sergeant battel she was air assault
Was in the process for army reserves until I talked to national guard and offered me 12 b on reserves so 12b soon to be after all this paper work again
Lol, 5:49 "Three square meals a day". I remember that: "Since all of you decided to be 'late' this morning, you will only have 10 seconds to eat your breakfast, One.. Two.. TEN, GET UP PRIVATES, STOP CHEWING, GET OUT OF MY FUCKING DFAC" lol. Don't get me wrong though, wouldn't trade that experience for the worlds. Good luck to everyone that's coming in.
Certainly has changed since I went their in June 1973 ! C - 1 / 52 Vietnam Era Vet - Feb 85. Disabled, Ret. U.S. Army. 63B10 Wheel Vehicle Mechanics Course next door. Upon Re-up after first enlist 63H20 at Ft. Meade, Md. 1977 2 nd Service School. The Above M.O.S.'S = A perfect match to become a future Battalion Maintenance Sergeant. Awesome high position at Battalion Level Command ! I made this position as an Sgt, E - 5. At Ft Cason, Colorado after 1 Years Special Duty with the AGI as An 2nd Infantry Divisional Inspector. Normally this Position it takes an E-6 - E - 8 for Battalion Maintenance Sergeant. WHOAAAAAA
As someone who did basic at ft Leonard Wood (in 2006) I can assure you they aren't treated with respect and they are hazed.... Especially the females! I remember a male drill sergeant too all the females outside in the snow and made us work out for over an hour until the captain came and told us to go in. And you do get to make phone calls.... On Sundays if you have the money and priviledges. It was a challenging experience that changed me in a good way... AIT is definitely easier and more fun. Ft bliss was it for me!
PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BOTH THE ARMY AND AIR FORCE SISTER OF AN ARMY SOLDIER AND PROUD MOMMA OF A SOLDIER! When he was only 19, he signed up for 8 years in The Army National Guard. As of July 2020, he will have 5 years in. Hallelujah! Be safe, to ALL WHO CHOOSE TO SERVE AND PROTECT, and their loved ones, both near and far. Freedom is not free!, and we pray hourly for you and yours... Early last week, C19 had mutated 30 different directions. As of a few days ago (it's 6.9.20), that invisible ICK has mutated to 300+. Reminds me of Pokemon, "Gotta catch 'em all!. They started with only 150 characters. Double that, then double it a week from now. How, in the precious name of God, are they ever going to "catch 'em all"??? Be safe, ALL first responders!, from your eternal sister in Christ somewhere near Seattle and around the World... Proud momma of a Soldier, my 5th conceived, first live birth, no apologies made! ⚘ 🙏 🛐♥️🛐 🙏 ⚘ 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷 🙏♥️🙏 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷 Let Freedom Ring... Great song? Google: The Gaithers, Gaither Vocal Band, GVB... song? LET FREEDOM RING. May it bless you all, during this unprecedented time. 🙏♥️🙏
Went to basic at fort leonardwood in 1975 drill Sargents were very tough i made it through in pretty good shape next duty was ait at Aberdeen once i completed this i was off to Bamberg Germany for permanent duty station wouldn't trade any of it for a million dollars
When they put you in the gas chamber, there is about 20 soldiers standing in a line. You will have to take your mask off and count from the first person to last... like person one says one person 2 says two and so on. If one person slips up or runs out, you will repeat the process.
I wasnt National Guard, was full active, But I look back. and LOVED my basic training at Ft Leonard wood, like my Drill Sergeant said to me..when I was hurting, criing in BRT, the skinniest black guy i ever seen....told me," I have done this ten times, i know you can do it one time ". I graduated on that one word of encouragement and in my last year of Army service before ETS, i went back and spent several runs as Drill Cadre...I loved my time in the Army, hated it then at 18, loved it now at 50...
HOOAH! Bravo 35th! It's good to see most of my Drill Sergeants again :) If anyone has any questions on what to expect, shoot me a pm! Graduated with honors in 2013, there has probably been a few changes with how things work since then but I assume most of the training has stayed the same.
Reception was a nightmare at 43rd we weren’t allowed to shower for three days and didn’t sleep for almost three days but once done with that everything gets better
Shipping to FT Lenwood in a month. I’m so ready for the experience. I’m looking to make a lot of changes and I know being a solider will definitely help me. Mos 35f Intelligence Analyst
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Did boot camp there in 85 24 yrs 3 deployments combat wounded . Listen to your DI’S THEY WILL KEEP YOU ALIVE in a combat zone.
thank you fort Leonard Wood for honoring me with a silver medal.I never felt so much love and memories that day&night I felt like I was apart of the team work.
I ship to Fort Lwood On March 11th, I was suppose to go to Benning but there were complications with my reserved job so I was switched. I was so excited to go to Benning I knew almost everything about it but now I’m just worried and nervous about going to Lwood.
a lot of changes since my BCT in 94. I see improved hand to hand, map reading, field tactics. Can't forget about the CS Chamber, Can't say that I would want to do that again.
During the medical moment of truth, DO NOT RAISE YOUR HAND. If you disclose something now that you did not disclose at meps, you will be kicked out.
I warned so many people about that
Southie wym can i ask you questions?
Zivuq you did
Yup, we had one poor guy in our group who was with us in yellow phase. I guess he told them he had a brief period in his life where he was depressed that he didn't disclose at MEPS. He got called down to the red line over the intercom three weeks later and the drill sergeant told him to pack his bags.
Shark attack
"Hurry up, waiting on you" only soldiers will understand this
Dont Care or “Hey you in the green”
"Waitin' on you, guy!"
"Need more, discipline."
Fact! Were taught to hurry up and yet we end up waiting on staff lol.
“ poooossition of attention move!!!! Half rightttt faceee!!!!”
“HALF RIGHT FACE!!” Only soldiers will understand
Paul Soto front leaning rest position move
"Get down and push Fort Leonard Wood away from here"!
Your gonna make me cry
“Then it’s time for bed” yeah right, fort Leonard wood the night you arrive don’t expect any sleep for 24 hours.
I remember when I went to FLW in 83....there was a handsome black guy in my company named Franks....there was a young black female civilian chow worker with huge natural-beautiful D Tits....she used to always flirt with him in the morning on the chow line......if I could go back I would have gone in the stall at night and jacked off to her image in my mind.....those fuckers had me so stressed out I never jacked off once in boot camp....
I was awake for 36 hours straight my first day(s)
@@lishafairbairn2341 me too. Couple that with lack of appetite due to the anxiety over everything and I nearly passed out on day 4.
@@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV. what the fuccckkkk 😂😂
First day I arrived was 42 hours without sleep
The graduating class at the beginning and end are is the company I was with 2 years ago. I was medically discharged for a misdiagnosis of asthma. however, God willingly, I got my waiver approved. it is not impossible to get an recode 3 waiver. I am shipping back to Ft Leonard Wood to finish what I started and I thank the Lord for this blessing and a second chance to finally become a soldier.
Would like to see a follow up comment on how it went
steven heckert i second this
Outstanding . I've been out for 3 years 11C and am in the process of re enlisting
Awesome! If you’re re enlisting after already going through basic, would you have to do it again? I was at FLW in 2012, graduated basic but got chaptered out at the end of AIT because I got hurt.
I was there at fort Leonardwood in fall-winter of 1985 with asthma. They had np with it. Still remembered going through gas chamber n didn't affect asthma. I forgot the nickname there because of weather changes quick from hot to heavy rain to snow (not in order) n vise versa. That was crazy for 19yr old from California, lol
Ft Lwood was the BEST! First when you get there your like holy hell what did I get into. But when you finish its the most rewarding thing I have ever done!
Do military police see combat? In training? Or at all? I'm wanting to go reserves
Johnathan Brown mp units involve combat support/convoy roles, law enforcement, and gate guard. The convoy unit is simply leading a convoy that is leaving the base, you will not be going to combat with the unit you lead out.
Was @ Fort Leonard Wood in 2004 for BCT and AIT 31B. Miss it.. Seems like not much has changed. Pack light people and let family know that you'll not be able to talk much, you will get home sick, don't let that distract you, keep focused and know your mission. Don't let drill sergeants scare you, it's their jobs, they are actually very nice people after week 4. Wish I could do it all over again. If you are leaving soon, my advice is get in shape and focus on running, push-ups, and mostly core strength. PM me is you have any questions. Always looking to help new soldiers.
Nelu Tuns what should i bring
Random Funz My father was 31B served 8 years. He told me don't bring anything with you to basic, the army will provide you with all the essential necessities like underwear shampoo tooth brush etc..
I'm wanting to join the army any jobs that don't involve combat or going to war or fields what if your overweight and wanting to go to the amr y
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I needed this- going September 23rd, 2019 thank you!
I signed my life away
Said my goodbyes
All that i know and love
I've left behind
So many sleepless nights
For this one day
I'm ready for your worst
Show me the way
The more that i suffer
The stronger i grow
The harder i throw
Each days one day closer to home
Through all kinds of weather
Each morning on into the night
Never loose sight
Till im a soldier ready to fight
You broke me down, my friend. When my son was 19, he signed up for 8 years in The Guard. Next month, he will be 5 years in.
Reply to me? I'm 60, and he was my only live birth, of 5 pregnancies.
Would love to hear your story. Are you still in? Family? Doing ok?
I love and pray for our First Responders several times a day. God is still on His Throne, though these days, to some, He is not here. Make no mistake, my friend, He is still on The Throne.
My bio dad: USAF in Tachekawa Japan, right after Hiroshima.
Step-dad of over 50 years: Retired US Army Sergeant.
Older brother: Severe closed-head injury on his 2nd tour. He was 23. It was 1981. He is now 62, and has suffered for 39 of his 62 years.
Proud momma of a Soldier.
Some songs?
Let Freedom Ring, The Gaithers.
Then Came the Morning, Guy Penrod.
Anything The Gaithers.
Need a giggle? Google:
Mark Lowry, Christian Comedian. Hysterical. He was also with The Gaithers and co-penned the song, "Mary Did You Know?"
Russ Taft.
Michael W. Smith.
Amy Grant.
Sandi Patty.
Michael W. Smith.
and the amazing
David Phelps. With the Gaithers, solo artist, group songs on The Gaithers' vids, and an amazing high tenor.
Will bless your socks off, to the center of your heart and soul.
⚘ 🙏♥️🙏 ⚘
Hope this helps encourage and bless you and yours, especially during this tumultuous time.
If you do, please share... many people need encouragement and comfort these days, right?
@@majoroldladyakamom6948 wow...I don't even feel worthy of your recognition. You and your family's contribution to our armed forces are incredible. So many people don't understand that americans have a false sense of security because of the hard work and sacrifice that soldiers and public service endure every day. I'm an oregon native but could never tollerate too much "Get rid of guns" or "Hug it out talk". Our safety was established and is maintained for the highest price...blood. My family is more famous for crime drugs and toughness more than anything. They don't trust the government. They were angry at me for pushing my son too hard.I never did serve but 2 family members I know of did. One in the Pacific on the uss Robinson (rip jack)the other an army sergeant that served in korea established the line that my son is holding as I write.I spent my childhood in group homes and the children's shelter till I earned my release at 17.One smack of the gavel and i was a legal adult the following day I was released before breakfast with $1.50 and a bus pass in east san jose.being told what to do and when every day was last on my list. Freedom was unknown to me and I wasn't about to sign up. I was a huge fan though. kicked my son out because he was adult age and not working or attending school.He had more opportunity and support than anyone in the history of our bloodline and I refused to watch him piss it away on my couch.He told me he had signed up and talked like it was all cake.I thought going from the couch to basic was too big a leap.I told him we couldn't do anything for him now and even if he was a runway model for combat fatigues stationed in Switzerland they were gonna make him a soldier first.Tried to make him more aware without discouraging him.The words you read were just another example of how I use creativity as a coping mechanism.During the blackout period I saw the first photo of my son and was convinced he was going to quit.I wrote about what I went through and the tools I developed to get through it as a tutorial to help not knowing if it did.It seemed up to that point that I couldn't do anything but anger him.When I received the next photo there he was marching in the snow carrying his m4 with his battle rattle on and the intro to "the rifleman" came on the t.v.When I did finally speak to him I discovered that my letters inspired him and all of charlie co. and even the drill sergeants knew about me.He not only made it through he medaled for his record performance for expert. marksmanship.That whole group was the highest declarated and promoted ever.I had no idea how powerful my words could be.I now write "any soldier" letters to ft. Leonard wood hoping to inspire more and after much encouragement am compiling those letters and attempting to publish them.Never occurred to me that I was smart enough to publish a book.Songs-shine by breaking grass(possibly the song that drove my son to sign),travelin soldier dixie chicks,he walked all the way home blue highway,the river runs red and sticks that made thunder steeldrivers,private malone by?
Other noteworthy material too many movies to list but To hell and back, band of brothers,the big red one,and patton george c scott. The intro speach alone is incredible.The real footage from documentaries give you a better understanding of why ww2 era are known as the greatest generation.Thank you for reaching out to me.Let me know of other ways I can possibly connect with more soldiers and vets.
I'm going to send this poem to my family when I am shipped if you don't mind.
Mind? By all means...do so. For family friends and soldiers going through this it's an experience that's hard to put into words for all parties. If you can't find the words yourself use mine. To people trying to support their troop... write letters. The impact you have will carry them through every single day. Sandboxx app letters get to them immediately and let you send a picture so you don't have to wait to get their address. That picture and that letter will be their only and most prized personal possession. While your at it take advantage of your captive audience and give advice or life experience. Relay to them coping mechanisms you use and examples of how they've helped you through your struggles. Inspirational quotes from powerful figures can pull a soldier out of despair and restore his or her game face. Even all the wrong words spelt incorrectly will be cherished so lighten up. Don't be surprised if you find out you helped a whole lot more people than them. Thank you justin for your recognition and your contribution. When you are struggling through this and doubt tries to creep in dig deep come out swinging twice as hard and keep punching all the way to the bell.
I was a Drill Sergeant at Ft. Leonard Wood from 02/1969 thru 09/1970. Trained many soldiers that I was very proud of and have no regrets other than knowing everything I taught them from my own combat experience would get most of them thru the toughest of times in Vietnam and enable them to return safely home. Times have changed and after viewing this video I realized how much tougher it was for recruits when I was a Drill Sergeant. It seems like today the DI's are limited in what they can do to make civilians soldiers and the training seems easier. Tougher training makes much better soldiers.
God Bless you Joseph .. My Son Alonso will be there next Month .. He is happy
Yeah it is definitely way easier but most videos you see of Army BCT don’t show what really goes down, especially motivational ones like this. No doubt easier than during your time though.
Ehhhh i feel like its like this cause theyre on camera 😂
What did you do to get kicked off the trail after only a year? 😂
@@maritzaserrano5267 Thank you Maritza, he will be in good hands and I am sure he will be a very good and highly skilled soldier.
To all those wonderful men and wonderful women in the service "Thank you so much for serving our country!" May you always be safe and blessed! 😍
I like how they made reception look fun lol
"It's a Trap" lol
Reception is the worst part
It's HELL. I was loosing my mind dude
😆😆😆😆😆 gateway to hell
RLA The Poet reception was TERRIBLE it made me want to go home the second I got there 😅
I have been in many situations,,through some tough stuff after graduating Ft Leonardwood, Engineers, you with the ENGINEERS and made tough, like the tankers in Big Red One. I did some research about other training facilities...you were selected to go here, by your recruiter because you have something good, a particular skill ...you are trained very tough here, but you are not a grunt at this Basic ..you have a skill that the Army wants. All the other Army Camps treat you like a Cannon Fodder ..You are taken to Ft Leonard wood because you are smart on your ASVAB ..FT Leonard wood is the SMART SCHOOL, entry to MI, Officer Training, Leadership positions...Army ENGINEERING. If you was dumb, you wouldn't be going to here..Take advantage of this, do what is expected...Graduate from this fine basic Camp...you will go places and achieve. Best basic training of all the others.
Alepta Liam L Carman Jr I scored a 35. And I’m leaving on August 5th to Ft “LOST WOODS”
what if your overweight but wanting to go to the army
and also what happens after you graduate the army ?
Juan Landin I ship august 5th too, see you there
@@urgeexo8620 You get a waiver but if you cant run a 2 mile under 15 mins don't expect making it.
My Son just went on November 21 2017, Praying he succeed in this journey.
smiley face I know you are very proud of him! Happy holidays and God bless you both! 😍
That was about 2 weeks before I graduated from Basic Combat Training, I am at Ft Leonard Wood as well. It will be a great experience for him like it was for me.
Lisa Gibson Thank You! I am very Proud of him, graduation day is Next month. Happy New Years to you and your Family.
Lisa Gibson a Great experience, that’s all he talked about when he came home for the holiday. He enjoyed it to. Blessings to you
smiley face You are so very welcome! Keep us posted! By the way you are a awesome mom with a awesome son! Blessings always to you both! 😍
I remember when I went to fort lost in the woods we traveled in cattle cars .I pushed more earth there than anyone.
YAY @ Ft. Lost in the woods! That I remember! LOL (1976) sent to Friedberg germany a year before Elvis died!
I remember that too fort Leonard wood 1992
@@rogerbennett9598 For me, it Summer '91
D 169, summer of '96
We lived in metal barracks during basic.
I went through BCT in August, 1966 at Leonard Wood. It sure has changed a lot. Wish I could do it again now. The new recruits have no idea how GOOD they have it today. My very best to all new comers... Jim
God Bless you Jim
Wow!!!! Brings back so many memories. I was there in the fall of '95 for my basic training.....Alpha Company.....
93 alpha company. Best of the best
My father went in 86 to "lost in the woods." He still loves it to this day. Swears he would go back if he wasnt too old now lol. It was hard and he is only 5'3" and 130lbs but he not only survived and thrived. Also has one of the fastest 2 miles at the base. Nickname in his yearbook is "Flash." First name is Gordon. I'm going in a month to the fort, wish me luck, I hope i can do half as good as he has
Great video. I attended BCT in 1972. Retired in 1998. It was an interesting 26 years.
I was there from Sept. 7, to Nov. 14th, of 1967. I remember a lot, and even have my target that I shot at, from the rifle range!
I was drafted into the Army in 1968 during the Vietnam war. They sent me to Ft. Leonard Wood for basic. NOBODY failed basic training during that period, the Drill Sergeants “fixed” it so everybody graduated basic training. Uncle Sam needed body counts in the ‘Nam!
I ship tomorrow wish me luck... Lol
how do you feel now?
Damn bro youre a soilder now
My son will be there next Month .. Proud of Him and God Bless you Breach
By your name I am guessing 12B too. And lmao same profile pic pretty much.
Just renember, no more thinking...just do. When you finally leave you have to think again.
I am class of 1995. Dalta 3/10. My instructors are SGT. Gee and SSG. Garbel - Combat Engineer. Never forget them. I learned from the best . I survived Iraq! Learn and take your training seriously.... Someday will save your life or your buddies.
One thing my Drill Instructors taught me... As much as we all loved our country don't sacrifice your life for our country, make sure the other basters ( Enemies) sacrifice his life for his country . Uncle Sam needs you!
my boyfriend left to go here a few days ago. i miss him so badly. i really hope he’ll be alright
Sup. Names Jody joderson
BeautiColors LMAO
Wow.....!!!!
some things have changed. I was there in 1991, it's amazing that now I look back and cannot believe I made it through.
Hated it at first, but I learned to respect and admire my drill sergeants. Make no mistake; they gave me hell ten times over.
Fort lost in woods
Ft Lost In The Woods, Misery. Best friend did BT there in August 91.
@@jasonrobertsutliff did he die?
Ahhh... The memories... The kids have it tougher than ever but this vid brought back those days and nightmares like they were just yesterday instead of 43 years ago. I wish I could do it all over again. I had an insane amount of fun and adventure over the 20 years I served! I started my military life in E/3/3 at Ft. Leonard Wood and did my first pushup for Uncle Sam 43 years ago.
Hard to believe it's been 12 years since I went through the Wood. I was in Delta Company 35th for OSUT. Looking at this video little has changed since I was last there. Honestly, if I had to go through it again, I would do it with a smile. Believe me when I say Basic Training is NOTHING compared to the day to day BS you will put up with when you get to a real unit.
Sir Arnold you are the first guy i read say that.
That is of course if you're active duty. Not sure you could say the same about Nasty Girls.
Stu Jones
ha then im saved.
Oh yeah, the Guard was a totally different world than the Regular Army. I did two years after I left active duty. It's almost like a family atmosphere during drills. At least with my old unit Officers didn't want you to salute them, you also could actually carry on real conversations with everyone regardless of rank.
But don't get me wrong, they expected you to do what you were told and get work done. And we did, and I think we respected our leaders even more because they were so cool.
I Did 16yrs In The Military, They
Were The BEST Day's Of My Life...
I Did My Basic & AIT (11-Bravo) At Ft.Benning, Ga... I Was At Sand Hill, Bravo Company 1/19th, 4th Plt...
My Final Rank Was SFC-E7 & I Was A Training/Operation NCO, 2000-2016...
I trained here in 1999, and this Fort is THE HARDEST to get through. Believe me.
+Roxanne Santori - Thank you for your Service. I joined the Marines in 1999 and can't believe time has flown by so quick. Seems like yesterday I was a MEPs signing the papers. I had to comment because being you joined the Military in 1999 like me it brought back memories.
bittyrock
I know right! It seems like yesterday! Thank you for your service also.
+Roxanne Santori I just Swore in a couple of days ago at MEPS. I ship out at the end of the month to Fort Leonard wood.
Justin Porta
Keep your head up and don't do stupid shit (a saying from my drill bully lol!) Run as fast as you can, get your rifle sights correct, and you will be fine.
Andrew ONeil
I was not speaking of Fort Benning. I was never there. I was commenting on Fort Leonardwood.
I trained here in Ft Leonardwood in 1989. It seem more "mellower" nowadays than back then. The ride from reception to basic training was by cattle truck not bus back then.
Bravo co
“Soldiers will be treated with respect” ya my ass 🤣 ft lost in the woods was miserable
super nostalgic intro... I wanna be a truck driver since my last name caries a strong trucking influence and i've always loved driving with a misson.. currently working in the elevator union that pays real high.. starting is $27.... I know I'm gonna take a heavy pay cut. but I might love it because of feels and adventure.....
i ship out july 6th 2016 Fort Leonardwood Missouri 31B Military Police!!
I ship out 20151228 for 31B as well
Awesome guys ! I ship out September 29th 31B hooooaaah!
awesome!
+mike grella where are you from?
Massachusetts.
In 1988 I was stationed at FT Leonardwood for Basic Training (D CO 210) and the night I got there via ST Louis airport on a Grayhound bus. I stayed 1 or 2 nights in the WWII barracks before getting to my regular Basic Training unit!
I was there in 1976, made me stronger but i'm still fighting a few bats in my belfry from it ;)
I just graduated from Fort Leonard Wood, and the best advice I can give you is to be a good soldier, means obey all rules. Learn quick and respect your fellow soldiers! And you will succeed my brother and sister!
Do take time to savor the great woods you will train in. Love all those oak trees. I can still smell the crispy leaves of late fall. Ft. Lost in the Woods is a special place. Charlie 3-3, Charlie 3-3 the best damn company in the BCT! Good luck future Soldiers.
Cal Crappie I have a pretty interesting story during night navigation heard some growling in the trees next to me one time and still not sure if it was a bobcat or what it was but it was deep and a long growl lol
Raphmaster23, yeah, who knows. Probably a bobcat, but there have been 64 confirmed mountain lion encounters/sightings (photos, carcass, films etc.) since 1994 in Missouri according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. They are apparently repopulating areas as they spread back east. The map on their website has lots of dots near/south of FTLW.
I was at ft Leonard Wood during the winter. Miserable is the key word of my experience. Had me wondering why i didn't enlist in the Airforce LOL
I was at Ft lost in the woods in 72 hot and miserable but I lived thru it and everything the Army threw at me after was gravy including the 12 months I spent in Korea looking at North Korea. So everything gets better. Hang in there and thanks for your service.
Good luck future soldiers. Future Marine here leave for Parris Island 3/07/2016
Raptor Jesus Make it?
i graduated in 1984 echo company as 12c i was a fat kid at 6 ft 1 240lbs when i graduated i weighed 185lbs could do 90 push ups in two min and run 2 miles in 11 min looks like thing have change a little but i will remember one drill sargent ssg w. katzur he always motivated me to do my best and his words we expect great things from you.thanks for the vidio.
charlie 3-10 August 17 - Oct 29. Basic was easy!! I remember watching this and being nervous.
alpha 3-10 july 20-sep 24 over here, your shark attack was hilarious
i went through B-3-10 back in 1989, Bravo Bushmasters
i was there back in june 1989 , this film brings back a lot of memories for me ! i was in charlie company , i will never forget sgt. cruz and sgt. hernandez !! you will never forget the drill sgt names.
July 89 bravo co. I remember both those names . Cruz and Hernandez. 88m
I ship out in October. 12B 💪🏼🙃
Its fun watching this before going to OSUT there, and then after. I remember 2 weeks before graduating our my Drill SGT took us to this location at 8:58 and made us rake all the leaves with our hands by the tree line right behind where the busses dropped off in the video. Fun seeing all the locations I have been too.
BCT at Leonard Wood dead of winter 75-76. Lovely weather! We froze our asses off crawling through the snow and sub zero temperatures. Then they put us on busses and planes and made us burn 2 weeks of our 30 day annual vacation time because the post training was closing for the holiday period. Kind of fun to go home though during a "half time" break in Basic.
Cal Crappie do they make you go home or is voluntarily?
Yamilet, not 100% sure, but the implication was that it was mandatory. Caught us by surprise and we did not expect to be going home for Christmas/New Years. Ask your recruiter if you're going in. Good luck.
My Grandson going August 2017, then active duty. I cried through the entire video. Congratulations & good luck to all.
Shipping out November 21st. 31e. Can't wait honestly
HoopersAppetite Highlights one way ticket to GTMO
Our son PV2 Peterson Jacob went in to basic training 15 October 2019
At Fort Leonardwood Missouri
Now PV2 Peterson 5 November 2019 3rd week red week rigorous training
PV2 Peterson loving all the training.
Weeks are going by so fast having fun liking his Drill Sgt.
Basic training is the best!
A Co. 1st Infantry 48th REGIMENT 3rd Platoon
Warthogs
Fort Leonardwood MO.
Not harmed or hazed......crap I went in 76. harmed and hazed toughened me.
I remember when I went to FLW in 83....there was a handsome black guy in my company named Franks....there was a young black female civilian chow worker with huge natural-beautiful D Tits....she used to always flirt with him in the morning on the chow line......if I could go back I would have gone in the stall at night and jacked off to her image in my mind.....those fuckers had me so stressed out I never jacked off once in boot camp....
I'm excited.
Fort Leonard is literally right next door from where I live. So at least I know the area
Wow the 43rd literally hasn't changed
I was thinking the exact same thing... the main entry, the barber, the main corridor to the chow hall...
I trained here in lat 95 .We were told this was the toughest training center in the armed forces.They weren't bullshiting.all of my cadre members were rangers exept for one drill sergeant battel she was air assault
Also, a ft. Leonard wood alumni (2014)
My son graduated in 2018 at Fort Lost in the Woods. ARMY STRONG ! GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES ARMY!
Where's my 12Bs at?
Samuel Range I’ll be one soon
@@FireBird1820 sameeee cant wait!!
Was in the process for army reserves until I talked to national guard and offered me 12 b on reserves so 12b soon to be after all this paper work again
I will be soooon
Old School 12B here! ('87 - '90) Sappers Lead The Way!!
These guys are lucky. I started OSUT at FLW by being loaded onto a cattle truck.
Lol, 5:49 "Three square meals a day". I remember that: "Since all of you decided to be 'late' this morning, you will only have 10 seconds to eat your breakfast, One.. Two.. TEN, GET UP PRIVATES, STOP CHEWING, GET OUT OF MY FUCKING DFAC" lol. Don't get me wrong though, wouldn't trade that experience for the worlds. Good luck to everyone that's coming in.
David Plays~ my ship out date is tomorrow thank you for this
Certainly has changed since I went their in June 1973 ! C - 1 / 52
Vietnam Era Vet - Feb 85. Disabled, Ret. U.S. Army.
63B10 Wheel Vehicle Mechanics Course next door. Upon Re-up after first enlist
63H20 at Ft. Meade, Md. 1977 2 nd Service School.
The Above M.O.S.'S = A perfect match to become a future
Battalion Maintenance Sergeant. Awesome high position at Battalion Level Command ! I made this position as an Sgt, E - 5. At Ft Cason, Colorado after 1 Years Special Duty with the AGI as An 2nd Infantry Divisional Inspector. Normally this Position it takes an E-6 - E - 8 for Battalion Maintenance Sergeant.
WHOAAAAAA
12:06 they get scopes!?!
our muzzle loaders didn't have those back in my day
m68 cco optic
Ha graduated basic on July 3 2013 then went just across the way to AIT ...JESUS 16 weeks of Ft.lostinthewoods was enough for me
I ship out on Monday.. so nervous. But excited
My Son will be there next Month … God Bless you OVO
As someone who did basic at ft Leonard Wood (in 2006) I can assure you they aren't treated with respect and they are hazed.... Especially the females! I remember a male drill sergeant too all the females outside in the snow and made us work out for over an hour until the captain came and told us to go in. And you do get to make phone calls.... On Sundays if you have the money and priviledges. It was a challenging experience that changed me in a good way... AIT is definitely easier and more fun. Ft bliss was it for me!
Good luck recruits. It's just the start of a long and life changing journey
-SPC. McDermand (Bad Ass)
PROUD TO BE A
DAUGHTER OF BOTH THE ARMY AND AIR FORCE
SISTER OF AN ARMY SOLDIER
AND
PROUD MOMMA OF A SOLDIER! When he was only 19, he signed up for 8 years in The Army National Guard. As of July 2020, he will have 5 years in. Hallelujah!
Be safe, to ALL WHO CHOOSE TO SERVE AND PROTECT, and their loved ones, both near and far.
Freedom is not free!, and we pray hourly for you and yours...
Early last week, C19 had mutated 30 different directions.
As of a few days ago (it's 6.9.20), that invisible ICK has mutated to 300+.
Reminds me of Pokemon, "Gotta catch 'em all!. They started with only 150 characters.
Double that, then double it a week from now. How, in the precious name of God, are they ever going to "catch 'em all"???
Be safe, ALL first responders!, from your eternal sister in Christ somewhere near Seattle and around the World...
Proud momma of a Soldier, my 5th conceived, first live birth, no apologies made!
⚘ 🙏 🛐♥️🛐 🙏 ⚘
🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷 🙏♥️🙏 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷
Let Freedom Ring...
Great song? Google:
The Gaithers, Gaither Vocal Band, GVB... song?
LET FREEDOM RING.
May it bless you all, during this unprecedented time. 🙏♥️🙏
lost me at Pokemon and Jesus Christ, but thank your children for their service
I leave for fort lenny in 2 weeks. 88M
A Drill Sergeant picked us up from the USO at St. Louis
Shipping July 30 for Fort LWOOD, 12B Combat Engineer.
Jim Lahey Oh you’re going to have fun lol (not really) prepare you’re self for the peanut butter shot
Im actually looking forward to it
Same here man I'm going July 30th for 88M.
Ship out mid January, MOS 92G. Ft. Leonard Wood is only about 3hrs from where I live. Just like Zach, excited but nervous.
Riight 2 square meal a day, with like 2mins, nope secs, actually, 10 9 54321 your done.. 😂
Food was not plentiful.
25 years later and I can still eat a meal in less than a minute.
Went to basic at fort leonardwood in 1975 drill Sargents were very tough i made it through in pretty good shape next duty was ait at Aberdeen once i completed this i was off to Bamberg Germany for permanent duty station wouldn't trade any of it for a million dollars
14:22 that's me in the middle
My husband is at the airport about to take the 3 hour bus ride to start his journey. Ill miss him dearly. Wish him luck. Mos 91L 1.31.22
When did they start graduating in blues? When I graduated in 89 we wore dress greens.
that all changed a few years ago when some pencil-dick decided to make the Dress Blue uniform standard
2014 BCT and AIT. The best summer so far. reception WAS the hardest part
All these people posting their ship dates.... OPSEC is a thing, you know
When they put you in the gas chamber, there is about 20 soldiers standing in a line. You will have to take your mask off and count from the first person to last... like person one says one person 2 says two and so on. If one person slips up or runs out, you will repeat the process.
scopes??????? shit, we never had scopes. and did he just shoot his sandbag???
Awesome video! Now I see what my daughter is going through now. Wow!
any other 68w going to bct at lenoard wood early feb 2017?
Right here
Rafael Marcelino 68w?
Yes sir
Rafael Marcelino see you there!
See you there. Whats your last name, Maybe I'll find you when we get there.
Ft Leonard Wood Aug 17th, 68W. Cannot be more excited! God Bless!
who leaves for FORT LEONARD WOOD ON JANUARY,4,2016? IM A 12B COMBAT ENGINEER
ME!!!!
+william holmes
awesome are you ready haha
Hell yea
it's gonna be a long 14 weeks
+william holmes
I bet I'm not looking forward to all the vaccines we gonna get
D co. 554th engineer batallian. Did my basic training back in 02. Never had a problem, except the weather. -10 in february
Fort Leonard Wood.... AKA fort. Lost in the woods.... B.T & A.I.T September 2006 - February 2007. Miss it
I wasnt National Guard, was full active, But I look back. and LOVED my basic training at Ft Leonard wood, like my Drill Sergeant said to me..when I was hurting, criing in BRT, the skinniest black guy i ever seen....told me," I have done this ten times, i know you can do it one time ". I graduated on that one word of encouragement and in my last year of Army service before ETS, i went back and spent several runs as Drill Cadre...I loved my time in the Army, hated it then at 18, loved it now at 50...
NO= Numerous opportunities. YES= My career ends now
hooah.
HOOAH! Bravo 35th! It's good to see most of my Drill Sergeants again :) If anyone has any questions on what to expect, shoot me a pm! Graduated with honors in 2013, there has probably been a few changes with how things work since then but I assume most of the training has stayed the same.
centersnare32 yo I was Bravo 35th. best company ever
centersnare32 who was your drill sergeants? I went in 2016
you went through my range. I was cadre on the 240b/249 range
Three phrases we will never forget. "Why are you walking" "Put your face in the bag" and "front lean and rest position, MOVE"
Reception was a nightmare at 43rd we weren’t allowed to shower for three days and didn’t sleep for almost three days but once done with that everything gets better
Shipping to FT Lenwood in a month. I’m so ready for the experience. I’m looking to make a lot of changes and I know being a solider will definitely help me. Mos 35f Intelligence Analyst
Did boot camp there in 85 24 yrs 3 deployments combat wounded . Listen to your DI’S THEY WILL KEEP YOU ALIVE in a combat zone.
I took my basic training and AIT there in 1988.
thank you fort Leonard Wood for honoring me with a silver medal.I never felt so much love and memories that day&night I felt like I was apart of the team work.
just graduated from here. very tough started with 240. 185 graduated never got out of red phase
I ship to Fort Lwood On March 11th, I was suppose to go to Benning but there were complications with my reserved job so I was switched. I was so excited to go to Benning I knew almost everything about it but now I’m just worried and nervous about going to Lwood.
That was THE CALMEST "get off the bus" speech I ever heard.
Probably wasn't allowed to show all the cursing that most likely was said
I just finished Basic and AIT in Fort Leonardwood. And it was great.
I get shipped there in two weeks oct 26 2020 for 13F joint fire specialist , then go to fort sill Oklahoma for ait!
a lot of changes since my BCT in 94. I see improved hand to hand, map reading, field tactics. Can't forget about the CS Chamber, Can't say that I would want to do that again.
I go off in about a month I’m so excited
I was there in summer 82, looks a little different, I was in brick barracks, I wonder if they are still there