Thanks, I often say that I learned everything I ever needed to know in the Marine Corps. I’ve been to college and the University of USMC is by far better.
True story, my own drill instructor during boot camp was a lot like Gunny Hartman from Full Metal Jacket. I swear I had flashbacks watching that movie. I can still hear him saying we have no communists or atheists in this platoon. When I was a drill instructor we weren’t quite that violent but I have to admit we skirted the line a time or two.
Fantastic stories you must have. I went a different route, but do have some stories, myself, lol.
Btw, I might actually pick up Kerouac after your post on him. I just assumed the opposite.