| I've posted a few photos here for you to enjoy from Great Lakes Bootcamp. I went through this institution from October 1963 to January 1964 |
We get scalped at the Marquis de Sade School of Barbering. I am the bowling ball head to the far right.
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This is where I developed a severe case of dishpan hands during my Service Week.
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As you can see from the pained expressions on our faces, getting Tear Gased was not one of our favorite things to do.
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Military Drill was one of the few things we excelled at. Our company won 6 drill flags in competition.
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SM1 Braden was undoubtedly, the meanest, most ornery, short-tempered and most loved Company Commander that ever lived! |
The grand moment arrives. Company 504 proudly marches to graduation with banners flying. |