The Few. The Proud. The Marines.

"From the halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli, we fight our country's battles In the air, on land, and sea. First to fight for right and freedom, And too keep our honor clean, We are proud to claim the title Of United States Marine."

My friend/older brother, is leaving for the USMC (United States Marine Corps). I am really going to miss him and his great advice.
Being apart of the marines is an honorable thing. If you join you are serving and protecting this country. There are also some good benefits that come from being a marine, but it is also a scary thought. You are laying your life on the line for other people, you never know what will happen to you, or what will happen standing right next to you. I was reading through a book, its about life as a marine...  I few qoutes i liked from this book are

"After surviving a walk through fire, there is little else that can burn."

"In these hands, i have found the courage i need. And they will clear my way, NO MATTER WHERE I GO."

"The change is complete. We who camee to the United States Marine Corps in search of self have replaced confusion with meaning. All that was torn is whole again. We stand in formation as warriors proud and loyal. From here, we go with purpose. And we go as family. We have not yet reached a destination, but we have chosen a path, and that is the start. We have proven to ourselves that we can do more than any of us thought possible, and we know this is our tiem to change the world. This is our time to change the world. This is our Marine Corps. This is our calling. In shining moment, everything is possible, yet nothing is written. Prehaps that is the most exicting thing of all."

Soon Austin will be leaving for boot camp, boot camp last for 13 weeks. The 1st-4th week he will be learning about honor, courage, and commitment. The 5th-9th week recruits work on there combat skills, and Markman ship training. The 10th-13th week recruits combat and have basic warrior training. They also endure something called the crucible. Which i believe is the tests of all tests. It is a 54 hour test of endurance, and hash obsitcles. If that task is completed then he will atttend the Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony. He will return home for 10 well deserved days, and who knows what will happen form there.

Something it also says in the book is "If your young person is strong eenough to even consider such a noble path, you can already be proud" and i am proud of him..

"PROUD TO BELONG
For as long as our nation has stood, it has been the United States Marine Corps that has served as its sharpened spear. And from the moment brave souls first donned the Marine blue, there has been a simple oath: These few would stand side by side, no matter whatt. And we have. Together, we have moved mountain. Defended our nation. And when necessary defeneded our own. For more than two centuries now, a simple proies of unconditional togetherness ahs bonded those who seek a pure and noble destiny. the term for it is Semper Fidelis. Taken from the ancient Latin, it means 'Always Faithful.' This is why there are no ex-Marines. Only former Marines. Only warriors who have passed the torch."

Aust thanks for being such a good example to me. Love you like a Brother and I will miss you tons!

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