C'mon Marines...we all know we went to the REAL Boot Camp, although you Perris Island grads still look down on us Hollywood Marines :). But then again you are just jealous we were issued surfboards. You at least have to give this Airman credit for serving. Too many kids these days won't even consider the military, much less look up to someone serving.
Congrats Airman, I started out in the Marines in SIGINT but couldn't copy morse very well...ended up in Tank Battalion (a lot more fun!) Nose to the grindstone and I will give you the same advice I gave my two brothers when they went in. You are going to get crap until you re-up the first time. Lifers see a new batch of Jr. enlisted every year and until you can prove that you aren't just there for the College money...they will not respect you. You have to consider that they spend all their time training and mentoring troops just to see them roll out 4 years later. Can get quite frustrating. Of course if you are not planning on making it a carreer...do your best, enjoy your time in, and save as much money as you can. If you are not married...WAIT UNTIL YOU GET OUT! (no one ever listens to this advice) Unless it is a longtime relationship you had since before you enlisted...STAY SINGLE!
Hollywood Marines? Oh yea, the boot camp where suntan oil and sunglasses are on your duece gear issue!
Hey, we're cutting him some slack. Told him congrats for serving. He can always do his four, get an Honorable Discharge, REALIZE his mistake, and join our BELOVED Corps!