Monthly Archives: February 2011

Mailed blog – written by Julian 07 Feb 11 I held back some and let others seep out.  It was a hard day.  I knew BCT would break me down and build me to an even stronger person.  Today, I neared … Continue reading →

Mailed blog – written by Julian 06 Feb 11 While most of the world is gearing up to watch the Packers take home another Super Bowl trophy, here we sit outside (cold) cleaning our weapons (for the third time since we … Continue reading →

Mailed blog – written by Julian 05 Feb 11 Life is full of ups and downs, good follows bad.  Yesterday was one of the worst days since I got here and today was by far the best.  Yesterday our drill sergeants … Continue reading →

Mailed blog – written by Julian 03 Feb 11 Bang, bang qualification day.  Nice and freezing cold.  I took deep breaths, had a long talk with the good Lord and Mabel and “applied the fundamentals” as I was taught.  I shot … Continue reading →

 Mailed blog – written by Julian 02 Feb 11 It was a rainy, Fort Jackson morning, perfect to start “Operation Face.”  Lately the drill sergeants have really been on us about our motivation level.  They can only give us how much … Continue reading →

 Mailed blog – written by Julian 01 Feb 11 “Awe shit, privates.”  Sorry for the profanity, but there’s a lot of it around here.  That’s what the Senior Drill Sergeant (the Big Cheese DS) says whenever he sees Gomez and me … Continue reading →

Mailed blog – written by Julian 30 Jan 11 Anyone who knows me knows I’m a rule follower.  I like order and regiment.  This is why I knew Army life would be good for me.  Call me a goodie-goodie, but I … Continue reading →

Mailed blog – written by Julian 29 Jan 11 Finally, some warm weather and something with a melody.  It was a truly beautiful day here and for the first time I was glad I experience Ft. Jackson this time of year.  … Continue reading →

 Mailed blog – written by Julian 28 Jan 11 We made it, no more Red Phase.  In Basic Combat Training there are three phases in your 10 week training.  Red – total control, introductory phase.  White – slowly adds more freedom, … Continue reading →

  Mailed blog – written by Julian 26 Jan 11 It finally happened….Mail call!  I was so excited to hear word from the outside world.  We are truly isolated here and privy only to the information they feed us.  It was … Continue reading →