What things do you remember about adapting to military life?

To be honest, the only thing hard getting adapted to are all of the many acronyms we had to remember. I kind of grew up in a "military" lifestyle. I was already very disciplined. Respectful. Organized. And most of all determined. I didn't think it was that hard. Just do what you're told.

Having to get up in the dark and do pt

BT in '83 was easier than living at home. Just do what you're told and all is fine.

I had to get organized because of those little lockers onboard ships. We had to fit a ton of clothes in a small locker under your bunk.

I wasn't too sure if I would make it through boot camp (the old one), but I made it. I started out at Property Book, but went to company level and loved all but the last two years. The Army has changed so much now, but still love the supply aspect.

Everything was so "clean". I mean "spiffy eat off of the floor" clean. From the buildings to the grounds to the uniforms that soldiers wore. I then knew that I was going to become a member of something very special and unique!

I remember having to turn around and say goodbye to friends whenever my dad would receive orders to move. This always seemed to happen just as I was beginning to make friends and become adjusted growing to love the place we called “home”.

Easy but you gets cared for a while then you begin to be all you can be, you become a man, ready to defend your country.

I came from a father who was a disciplinarian so military life came to me pretty easy

I remember the long days, being uncomfortably hot, and getting to do things I never dreamt I would do. It was hard, but in the end I learned to adapt and bond with those going through the same thing I was. Looking back it was great for my personal development.