fishmaster - congrats on your decision to join the hardest charging of the Services...

I was Landing Support Specialist who went through MCRD San Diego back in '92 - a lot has changed since then...

I totally agree with Rich G...make the best of every opportunity! Do yourself proud...there is a lot of brotherhood and pride associated with being a Devil Dog - think twice before you do something that would shame our Corps or our country...it may be the most rewarding endeavour of your life!

only other thoughtI could leave you with is to take the Boot Camp thing one day at a time...next thing you know, you'll have that Eagle, Globe, and Anchor in your hands and finally be a Marine.

SEMPER FIDELIS - take care of yourself