Grandson enlisted in the Marines a bit over a year ago. He was "pre-enlisted" for several months while they waited for an opening in the job he wanted (Combat Vehicle Mechanic) and he did a lot of physical training and indoc stuff with weekly trips to the recruiting office.
His Mom, his little brother and I made the trip down to Parris Island to see him graduate. I'm not a particularly emotional guy, but I don't mind telling you I teared up pretty heavily when I shook his hand after the ceremony. Entirely different person. "Yes, Sir" and "No, Sir" and not a "Whatever" or "Dude" to be heard. Stood up straight, looked me in the eye and exuded confidence. Best part was when he told his little brother to "square your cover away, you look like a moron". :)
He's in Okinawa now, meeting people, trying new things (SCUBA diving!) and just generally widening his world view. He REALLY needed to get out of East Overshoe and away from all his little no-account drinking buddies. Best thing that ever happened to him, whether it's one enlistment or a career.
'Course, I might be just a little prejudiced, being retired military myself...
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