Today was Veteran’s Day. Because of this, we get to sleep in some and have a partially easy day. Most of the DS had the day off, but so did the chow workers, so fast eating and leftovers are on the menu today. Our first half of the day wore on; bay clean up, reorganize lockers, and get assault packs ready for tomorrow. Right before chow we get our butts handed to us for a half hour smoke/workout session, just because. We also took our platoon group photo again because our Senior DS “I do what I want”, wanted to be in the pictures. After chow we did more combat drills. Then evening chow and clean up the entire CTA for 1.5 hours. Fun stuff.
We start our basic rifle qualifying tomorrow. The rest of our free time was spent cleaning weapons, practicing on the shadow box for sight picture and different setups. I’m pissed I have to attempt with a busted off sight rifle, but I’ll compensate for it.
Veteran’s Day. Although I’m technically not a vet, today is the first time I felt a connection to this day. It used to be that day honored in church or school that all the vets stood up. As I got older I felt guilty I was so healthy and had/ have the ability to contribute but didn’t. that guilt was also a sense of self pride in myself that I knew I could do more. I am by no means a comparison to the kids, boys, men and women that have deployed and served but I do feel more connected. First hand stories, similar training revolving around modern warfare, the history and passion evolved in the military. Maybe one day what I’m doing now will give me a chance to contribute, but until then I applaud and pray for all those that serve and have served.
***Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless
Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage***
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