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[Grakelin]

Dreams:
Become a tanker

Is this so that you, too, can leak oil across the Gulf of Mexico?

[ToonyMan]

I really appreciate the support.

Yep, it's the test for the military.

2 minutes situps, 2 minutes push ups, 2 miles.

I need to get 53 situps, 42 pull push-ups, and 15:54 to pass, but I'm aiming for something closer to 63,53,14:48 for a 75%.

I found a hundred dollar paycheck to cash, happily enough, but I'm going to worry about the rest tomorrow morning. I can deal with my files at 700, when I plan to be out of the house, but before anything is open.

Oh man 2 miles in 15 minutes that's not something I could do unless I was actively fit.

[Heron TSG]

Push-ups would be easier, but they wouldn't quite be easy.

Maybe these tests are so that all of the FPS players don't go out and join the military.

[Aqizzar]

If I know you as little as I think I do, I still know you're a hardcore dude Strife.  Six weeks of drunken family abuse feels like a drop in the bucket once it's over, and then you get fulfill an actual life goal at 18 years old.  You'll chew that PT test up and spit it out, then anything else that gets in your way.

And y'know, more of those platitudes I already sent you.

[Heron TSG]

Six weeks of drunken family abuse feels like a drop in the bucket once it's over

Wait, what? Are you being abused?

[smigenboger]

I think he means emotional stress and vocal abuse, as his parents were freaking out about the whole ordeal and giving him grief.

[Strife26]

Well, interesting news. My ship date was moved at some point in time to the 14th, which means that starting 1430 on Tuesday the 12th, I'll be done with civilian life. So I've got very few days left in Fargo.

[smjjames]

Well, interesting news. My ship date was moved at some point in time to the 14th, which means that starting 1430 on Tuesday the 12th, I'll be done with civilian life. So I've got very few days left in Fargo.

Good luck!

[smigenboger]

You should definitely make an on-tour thread to give us updates, or stop in whenever you can.

[Jackrabbit]

Two days oh God.

Best of luck to you Strife. I look forward to hearing all about it on your return.

[hemmingjay]

Strife,

Some words of advice from a recent vet..........

1) Think of basic training as and adventure camp. Most of the activities you will do are the sort of things grown men pay a lot of money to do, so have fun with it.

2) Be respectful of your drill sgts and fellow soldiers ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY ARE YELLING. They will yell a lot so things stick in your head. They will play games with you to break you down and rebuild you the ARMY way. Let them, help them. Remember that getting yelled at only hurts your pride, so check it at the door.

3) Find 2-3 soldiers in your platoon who are headed for the same MOS and become friends with them. This is a vital partnership that will stay with you through basic/AIT and possibly your first duty station.

4) Keep in touch with people back home. Their support will get you through any hard times.

5) Have fun and thank you for serving.

[Strife26]

Thanks for the advice, Hemmingjay and the well-wishes from everyone else.

Whenever I get internet, I'll be sure to make an update here.

[Jackrabbit]

Aqizzar, Strife is going away within 48 hours. Get in here and wish him well again, you bastard. You're the one who sees him as some sort of enigma.

[Org]

Try not to die eventually. And stuff.
Don't drop the soap.
Have a good time.
Also, it will be sad to see a good-forum goer go.

[Aqizzar]

Because pestering me in private wasn't enough for Jack, I guess I should post here one more time.

Strife, goodbye, good luck, and write soon.

And whatever you do, make sure you're properly armored before starting any sparing practice.  You're a cheesemaker, you've got a lot stacked against you.