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JoesterVT
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Got the first letter from the boy away at his little summer camp

First, they have very cool stationary. From what I gather from his letter, camp is lots of fun but the camp counselors are very rude. They've issued him something called an M16A4. I've seen enough movies to know there are many like it but that one is his. Hopefully they have not issued him any ammunition. Apparently, Quantico is an ancient Indian word for "don't touch your face". His platoon has already dropped from about 65 candidates to 57 (in just the first week). So far so good, sounds like...
Posted: 06/05/2026 at 10:25 AM ET

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Got the first letter from the boy away at his little summer camp
JoesterVT 06/05/26 10:25 AM ET
Cool. Just remember, to him, it's a big summer camp!! Have they taught him
B777Fr8Dog 06/06/26 12:41 PM ET
Thank you to him and you for his service. **
soldcokesatLane 06/06/26 11:52 AM ET
I got one of those from Parris Island
Happy Dog 06/06/26 07:30 AM ET
Sounds like 60s, 70s VMI
TomTurkey 06/05/26 11:35 AM ET
That doesn't sound like any of the summer camps I went to. **
HokieGator 06/05/26 11:10 AM ET
Once, though, at band camp...**
TomTurkey 06/05/26 11:36 AM ET
…hello mudder hello fadder**
chumley 06/05/26 10:28 AM ET