Author Archives: Mom and Dad

 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 →

  Mailed blog – written by Julian 24 Jan 11 “Mable” (my M16) and I had a really long day, but we were successful.  We went to the range for the first time and all had to “group” with our weapons.  … Continue reading →

Mailed blog – written by Julian 23 Jan 11 By nature, nothing is ever a drill sergeants fault.  Ever.  They don’t eat, they don’t sleep, heck they’re like military monks dedicated to lives of Army holiness.   On th surface they’re all … Continue reading →

Oops – Note from Pam/Mom:  my first Blog Blooper – I just found this post still in my “draft” folder – guess I never clicked “Publish”….it’s a good one – especially at the end where she talks about “Mabel” (a … Continue reading →

UPDATED  4, Feb, 2011 We just got word Julian’s address HAS CHANGED!    She craves to hear from everyone and anyone about what’s going on outside Ft. Jackson walls.   LET’S RALLY FAMILY & FRIENDS – Please write her and write her … Continue reading →

Mailed blog – written by Julian 19 Jan 11 If anyone thought South Carolina would be warmer this time of year, wrong-o!  Last night and yesterday was spent out in the field.  We learned some really neat skills; how to respond … Continue reading →

Mailed blog – written by Julian 18 Jan 11 For the first time, we were allowed to sound off with our platoon motto today.  Our company is the “Assassins” and our platoon is the “Death Dealers.”  We were all so pumped … Continue reading →

Mailed blog – written by Julian 17 Jan 11 “Motivated, motivated, down right motivated.  Ooh, ahh, I wanna hurt somebody.  Ooh, ahh, I wanna kill somebody.  Beat ’em with a stick, beat ’em with a stick.  Whaaaa!” That’s one of the … Continue reading →

Mailed blog – written by Julian 16 Jan 11 Today I thank God for 24 hours.  Usually you hear people say, “If only I had more time in the day.”  Here people are just glad the drill sergeants can’t add time … Continue reading →