Back in 1775, my Marine Corps came alive. That's right, I am 241 years old! Well not me as Jai Johnston, but me as Sgt Johnston is 241 years old! The greatest celebration (second to Christmas), in my books, is the Marine Corps birthday. First of all, there's cake! Guaranteed. Secondly, the celebration of tradition, values,... Continue Reading →
"Put your head between your knees until you arrive and are told to get up." That was our welcome to Parris Island five years ago on October 24, 2011. It is hard to believe that I have been a Marine for that long already! Time flies when you're having. . . Fun? The Marine Corps... Continue Reading →
Okay, so August is not quite over, but I couldn't help but have that as the title. That was a song I used to listen to in high school... Anyways, what a month it has been. This has quite honestly been one of the busiest months of the entire summer. Not only did we have... Continue Reading →
There was a time in 6th grade that we were required to write a short story about anything we wanted. The story I wrote was entitled A Friendship Unforgotten. This project came to mind during my travels to the funeral of my friend, Ryan Scheer. The phrase "gone but not forgotten" came to mind first, but... Continue Reading →
From North Carolina to Florida to North Carolina to South Carolina to California to South Carolina to North Carolina to Florida, this month has been wild! Did you catch all that? This has been a very busy month indeed. I completed my Disney training and was immediately on my way to Annual Training (AT) with... Continue Reading →
It has been a week since I turned left off the Wilds Ridge Road. A week! Honestly, it feels as though it has been a lot longer than that. The week has been busy! First off, I need to just say that the Lord has been good in all things (but when is He not?)... Continue Reading →
Have you ever had a desire to do something but waited too long to do it? All talk. That is something I have noticed in conversations with young men when I tell them I am a Marine. "I almost joined the Marines." "I looked into the Marines once." Then there are the ones who tried and... Continue Reading →
0430 (4:30am) and we're at the drill center waiting to load vans for the Greenville airport. I've been up 24 hours and counting. The marines and I delay the airplane and load up for the long ride across the country. We are going to California. We are back at the Ontario USO after two weeks... Continue Reading →
The Wild Ride 