Day One – Setting forth
Much like the United States Marine Corps recruits I am going to report on, my journey begins at SeaTac Airport. As I sit here waiting for a twice-delayed flight to San Diego – where I will spend the...
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Making a Marine Day 2 – Yellow Footprints
Five a.m. comes early. After a quick cup of coffee and a bite to eat, I assemble along with 37 teachers, counselors, coaches and school administrators – all part of the Washington State contingent of...
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Making a Marine Day 2 continued – The Real Work Begins
After our briefings with the brass (see I’m already starting to pick up a little lingo here) we head to the swim tank. Although it’s actually an Olympic sized pool, the main purpose of the tank is to...
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Making a Marine Day 3 – Marine Air Power
On the bus at 7:30 and off to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, about 15 miles north of San Diego. Spent the morning getting a glimpse of the myriad of educational opportunities available to Marines...
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Making a Marine Day 4 – The Crucible and breakfast with the Warriors
I thought getting up at 5:30 a.m. was hard. This morning my wake up call came at 2:45 a.m., enough time for a shower, a quick bite to eat and some coffee before I boarded a van for Camp Pendleton, the...
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