1st and only Jarhead in my family. Had to do the hard thing to prove a lot of people wrong, myself included. Wouldn't change a thing! Got out after four as the Backbone of the Corps, a Corporal!
Went for culture shock after I got out when I joined the USAF ANG here in OKC. Saluted the Bird, got looked at funny and introduced to "Bob" the Colonel. Sheesh.
Was able to 'get even' with the rest of the squadron when a second Marine came in and we started to actually *sound off* when roll call came around. The guy that had to call roll both times during our weekends cringed when he got to our names.
