Military of the United States

Three facts you should know right now… 1. The drill instructor’s job is to try his best to weaken you. 2. There are secrets you need to know BEFORE you get there. 3. They do not discriminate! If you have enlisted, you are in for a world of pain!!! ALL YOU GET IS ONE CHANCE. Read through this blog and you will find some valuable information you should know in order to be well prepared. You can also go directly to our USMC Boot Camp Preparation Guide which contains the highest level of MENTAL & PHYSICAL preparation. The physical training aspect of preparing for ... Read Full Story

This is so shameful, words almost escape me. Other than reporting the facts, I can do little but scream “Fuck You” as loud as possible in the direction of our country's capital. Every few weeks reports leak out about the treatment of Iraq War Veterans . It is bad enough that the nation is much more concerned about American Idol and Dancing With the Stars than what is happening in that god forsaken land, but the way we often treat the Sons and Daughters of the Republic is despicable. For the most part the country is silent about the the troops or mistake support ... Read Full Story

Memorial Day is later on this month but it has impact to our family in a more deeper sense. I felt the need to write about it now. My father’s brother, Adam Leddy, was on that airplane that is  mentioned in the post below.  You can read the particulars of the incident. I remember the impact to my grandparents, John and Maria Leddy, and all those years of holding out hope that somehow their son was still alive. There were stories that he was captured by enemy hands and held prisoner or that he was on some secret mission.  There were many rumors and ... Read Full Story

  What Do You Need To Know Before You Arrive To The USMC Boot Camp Ready to go to Marine Corps Recruit Training? You may think so. Your parents may think so. You are NOT ready .   You think barely getting into shape is going to prepare you for USMC boot camp?   Think again.   Three facts you should know right now...   1. The drill instructor's job is to try his best to weaken you. 2. There are secrets you need to know BEFORE you get there. 3. They do not discriminate! If you have enlisted, you are in for a ... Read Full Story

What Do You Need To Know Before You Arrive To The USMC Boot Camp Ready to go to Marine Corps Recruit Training? You may think so. Your parents may think so. You are NOT ready. You think barely getting into shape is going to prepare you for USMC boot camp? Think again. Three facts you should know right now... 1. The drill instructor's job is to try his best to weaken you. 2. There are secrets you need to know BEFORE you get there. 3. They do not discriminate! If you have enlisted, you are in for a world of pain!!! ALL YOU GET ... Read Full Story