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Congrats to both of you and thank him for his service. I got into the national guard just as Nam was winding down. That was almost 39 years ago, and I am still in. I grew up on a farm, so basic was a breeze for me. Just tell him to keep his head up and never under any circumstances volunteer for anything during basic.

I just posted this on another thread:

Well, basic training was a breeze for me, since I was used to getting up early when I was growing up on the farm. I had to milk at least one cow, and then feed the cattle, hogs and sheep. Even the long marches to the range were nothing for me.

Matter of fact, I went from 145 lbs to 185 lbs in the eight weeks. I was not used to three meals that had as many calories and carbs as the army served. I had to get larger uniforms twice during those eight weeks.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2689095/posts?page=29#29

Thanks beachy.

I wish I could thank everybody for their responses.

Why should he not volunteer for anything during basic? (I’ll relay that advice to him.)