This morning started with a new twist. Like really. We woke up at 0345, weather warmed up about 20º from yesterday and rain in the forecast. As we are about to form up we were told PT and morning was pushed back about an hour to 0545, so everyone opened their lockers and laid down with their heads on our blankets, that we fold up in there right before it is time to go. The DS call us out; tell us we are under hurricane watch that started at 0400. This is why they pushed out time back. We were told the storm was heading our way and was about 70 miles way. We did out tornado drill and crammed at 220 guys into the hallway, freaking hot and stuffed like a can of sardines. No lie…within half an hour of the drill they called a real drill and the base sirens were going off. A lot of the guys without tornado experience were freaking out. Kind of amusing. We were in the hallway for about 45 minutes, but the DS kept opening the door for us. Rain was sideways and wind howling, it paused, and then came again. Finally it passed with no issues and the temperature had dropped back down to cold again. Grrrrrrr.
We had an extremely fast morning chow then went to electronic shooting range again. This time we were shooting in full battle rattle, (Kevlar helmet, FCC, pack, IPTO Kevlar vest…) little different but we got a red dot scope this time. Now we are talking. Tomorrow we hit the real range and get to do the shooting course, utilizing the new scope. Should be fun.
I got phone privileges last night and got to talk to a handful of people. Mainly I got to speak with my DeeDee, so that made my week. I miss her the most.
Big ranks are coming tomorrow, so a ton of cleaning tonight. Quick workout, shower. More cleaning starting at 0300.
Hope everyone enjoyed their Monday.
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