[Calico]

Since 1990, the Corps has changed everything: New 782 gear, no more M-60 machinegun, new M4 carbines, no more M1911-A1s, 'lost-and-found' nametags on the utility uniform just like the Army and Navy retards wear, the new casual 'fleece'-style pullover issued in boot camp, dress blues are *issued* now, new sneaker-like boots, etc. etc. etc.

You forgot "stress cards" ;) Ah, the "old Corps"...but, then, what am I talking about? I was swinging with the wing. Semper Fi!

[FreedomPoster]

You forgot "stress cards"

I've seen Marines on this forum comment that the new Marine basic is even tougher than what they went through. These are guys who have seen both. It must be a bunch tougher, because basic never gets easier with the passage of time. Sort of like having to walk 12 miles through the snow, uphill both ways, to get to school.