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My son left for Parris Island August 30th. Very hard as everyone knows to not hear from him. I found a good book that is helping me cope. "Making the Corps" by Thomas Ricks. He is an author that followed a platoon for 12 weeks at Parris Island.
Author: Mother of a Marine
Hello All, I've enjoyed reading your stories and having folks write back to mine. One of the earlier posts referenced a book titled "Making the Corps" by Thomas E. Ricks and I wanted to say that it is fascinating.
Author: Mother of a Marine
Thanks to everyone who has offered advice on how to survive the separation that comes with boot camp. You have helped me to get through the first few weeks.
Author: Spouse of a Marine
JULY 25 to PI, lima co, plt 3085
I am looking for any moms who want to stay in touch and share stories on how are sons are doing. There's a lot of information to be shared and a lot of us have the same questions...maybe we can help each other.
Author: Mother of a Marine
Our children walking the walk not just talking the talk
My son Daniel is at Parris Island completing time at boot camp becoming a Marine. He is set to graduate Sept. 10, 2010. As a mother i was not prepared for the feelings that would hit me when he left.
Author: Mother of a Marine
Today was an encouraging day, My son is moving forward and has so far talked to the training lieutenant at the Larkspur fire department today and last night we had dinner with a firefighter from Denver he is a lieutenant .
Author: Mother of a Marine
Many Thanks to my New Extended Family
Well he did it! On February 9th, 2010 at 1337, my son became a United States Marine. It was a moment filled with so many emotions for me.
Author: Mother of a Marine
Whether your son or daughter is still in the decision process, is waiting to ship to Recruit Training, is a recruit, or is deployed, there is a large Marine community of people who can share their knowledge, feelings and family resources with you.
Hello everyone, I am a 21 year old about to be 22 on May 1st college senior. The title of this post is called A Path Not Usually Taken because after 4 years of college I will be enlisting in the Marines.
Author: Supporter of a Marine
I joined the Marines in January 1971 on a delay program and entered boot camp at MCRD San Diego on June 30 of that year two-weeks after graduating from high school. I think I always wanted to be a Marine.
Author: Former Marine
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