Report from Paris Island

My friend Lynette got a report from her daughter, Lyndsey. She has been in Marine boot camp on Paris Island for four weeks now. Her letter stated that the group of recruits that started with Lyndsey has gone from 59 that reported to 40 women. Injury and illness has taken the bulk of those nineteen, though there were drop-outs. She asked that Lynette and her friends (us) pray for these girls.
This also shows the attrition that can happen in Marine boot camp. The biggest problem is that people go into the service out of shape and easily injured. Jay, this is to you: it is a good idea to start getting yourself in shape NOW rather than wait till the fall and have to carry extra weight around during training and all that running. Also it is best to get your cardiovascular system up to speed now so you can compete with those 18 year old that you will be training with. As a fellow that is a bit older you stand a chance of being selected as a group leader. This makes life a little better as a recruit and gives you a leg up on every one after boot. But from what that Drill Instructor told us, your age only counts a little, it is your demeanor and physical condition that gets you the job.