What things do you remember about adapting to military life?

The few things for me was waking up to a drill sergeant yelling early morning, not a lot of time to accomplish tasks, and not being able to talk to family for while.

I learned not to talk over people not to disrespect to be punctual to clean up after yourself be neat and clean,exercise, team work,discipline ,honesitie.
And that was just Boot Camp.

Was not to bad, I.went right into cooking.

Joining the military was an easy transition for me. I joined rather late making me the oldest female in my basic training. The routine came natural and at that time in my life was completely welcomed. I grew up with angry, strict parents so the yelling, constant put downs and punishment were almost comforting.

I dont believe I ever did and I was in the gulf war. I got my wake up call in north Dakota after being lied to when I left Spain though.

The Marine Corps taught me confidence. I went in at 17 and came out at 30. The Marine Corps was the main factor in who I am today. It was the only option to leaving a bad home life. I’m thankful that they were there. Many good mentors over the years. I worked hard but had fun.

Shit I almost got kicked outta basic and AIT , it was hard having people talk shit to me but I made it.

Adapting to military life for me personally wasn’t very hard at all. I have family that served so they gave me the rundown on what to expect. They really weren’t that far off.

I remember being humbled in Marine Corps boot camp; as a late joiner, I thought I knew everything, but I soon found out I knew nothing. Additionally, I was shocked to realize a very simple truth through boot camp: I am capable of anything, as long as I stick with it and put all my effort into it. As Cpl Burk noted, you don't have the choice of whether or not to do things in MC boot camp - you just do it. This is something I still carry with me to this day.

I’m 6’7” and was stationed on destroyers. Learning to duck through hatches and WT doors and walk bent over was the hardest lessons I learned in the Navy.