I too apologized in private, and will do so in public.
I pray that the boy is not a deserter, I’ve lost too many friends that were put into greater danger because of such selfishness. abandoning ones duty, is treason of the highest order to me, and I cannot feel any sorrow for someone who would do that.
Congrats to my new “brother”.
Angels protect him now and always.
Semper Fi.
God Bless you and thank you for your service to the Corps and our nation.
May God continue to bless America.