Hello All,
Here is the 3rd post from Nick. For friends and family, you have also been receiving copies of Nicks letters that are a little more in depth. The letters for the "blog" are more general, but still interesting. Here ya go......
I've almost make it to phase 2 of recruit training. By the time this is posted I'll have already been at boot camp for a month. Its been on hell of an experience so far. Some things are getting easier while others are becoming more difficult.
It surprised me how much information we need to learn at first, but now I want to keep learning more. The history classes are case studies and are interesting but are the hardest for me to remember. I enjoy learning about Marine Corps traditions.
I'm excited to be joining such a proud society. Having a reason and purpose to constantly better myself in all aspects is a challenge i am happy I accepted!
Things are getting a little better here. I miss everyone. I'd like to hear what everyone is up to! you can contact my mom for an address to send letters to. Receiving letters really brightens my day!!
That's all for now.
Recruit Wilbanks signing off...... PLEASE WRITE!
20090520
2nd letter for blog from Nick
Hello All....
Here is the second letter "for the blog".
Its the end of the second week of training and my third week here at MCRD. This week was hell and it looks like its going to get worse before it gets better. Only 10 weeks left!
If you want to know more of what Im going through, look at the the Marine Corps. Recruit Depot at San Diego web site. I dont know the URL, but Google is your friend.
Just though Id five a wuick update.
Recruit Wilbanks signing off.
Here is the second letter "for the blog".
Its the end of the second week of training and my third week here at MCRD. This week was hell and it looks like its going to get worse before it gets better. Only 10 weeks left!
If you want to know more of what Im going through, look at the the Marine Corps. Recruit Depot at San Diego web site. I dont know the URL, but Google is your friend.
Just though Id five a wuick update.
Recruit Wilbanks signing off.
20090501
Letter From Nick
Hello All.....
Nick asked me to keep everyone updated on his blog as to how he is doing. Here is a copy of the letter he sent:
Dear Mom and Everyone,
How is everything going? Hopefully I'll hear about it all soon. Don't forget to send pictures.
Everything is going all right for me. We move 100 miles and hour all day, but I'm starting to get used to it.
The foods not as bad as I thought it would be either. I don't think I'm going to have a voice left in 3 months with all the yelling we do.
Please post the following on my blog and tell the family to check it at nwilbanks.blogspot.com.
Everything is going well here at the MCRD. I'm one week into it and the fun has barley started. The first few days were processing, so I haven't been in actual training for to long.
I miss everyone. The one thing I miss almost as much as friends and family are showers that last longer than 2 minutes. You get used to the smell pretty quick.
Nick also wanted me to ask that you leave comments on this blog. He also wanted me to post his address on how you can reach him: Please address letters as follows..
Recruit Wilbanks, Nicholas. R.
2nd Bn Hotel Co. Plt. 2167
36001 Midway Ave.
San Diego, CA 92140-2121
Photos no larger than 4x6 can be sent.
Nick ends his letter by stating he hopes to hear from you all soon, and signing
it,
Recruit Wilbanks signing off!
Nick asked me to keep everyone updated on his blog as to how he is doing. Here is a copy of the letter he sent:
Dear Mom and Everyone,
How is everything going? Hopefully I'll hear about it all soon. Don't forget to send pictures.
Everything is going all right for me. We move 100 miles and hour all day, but I'm starting to get used to it.
The foods not as bad as I thought it would be either. I don't think I'm going to have a voice left in 3 months with all the yelling we do.
Please post the following on my blog and tell the family to check it at nwilbanks.blogspot.com.
Everything is going well here at the MCRD. I'm one week into it and the fun has barley started. The first few days were processing, so I haven't been in actual training for to long.
I miss everyone. The one thing I miss almost as much as friends and family are showers that last longer than 2 minutes. You get used to the smell pretty quick.
Nick also wanted me to ask that you leave comments on this blog. He also wanted me to post his address on how you can reach him: Please address letters as follows..
Recruit Wilbanks, Nicholas. R.
2nd Bn Hotel Co. Plt. 2167
36001 Midway Ave.
San Diego, CA 92140-2121
Photos no larger than 4x6 can be sent.
Nick ends his letter by stating he hopes to hear from you all soon, and signing
it,
Recruit Wilbanks signing off!
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