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My son's journey is nearing completion, he starts the Crucible at 2am Pacific.
August 20, 2019, 01:46 AM
hambonyMy son's journey is nearing completion, he starts the Crucible at 2am Pacific.
It has been a long and rocky road to this point. I am excited that his hard work and dedication are about to be tested and proven. For those who have served, and for those parents, spouses, and children of those who have served, thank you!
Houston Texas, if the heat don't kill ya, the skeeters will.
August 20, 2019, 01:55 AM
creslinCongrats to him.
Crucible wasn't super fun to do.
I think the worst part was the sleep deprivation.
I can remember taking a hit of tabasco sauce just to help me stay awake during some of those night humps.
This is where my signature goes. August 20, 2019, 04:47 AM
Sr_BullAhh, The Crucible. Some fond memories! Congratulations to your son!
Their final climb up one of the hills, receiving their Eagle/Globe/Anchor at the top, followed by the Warrior's Breakfast make it all worthwhile.
August 20, 2019, 04:48 AM
G-ManSemper Fi!
August 20, 2019, 05:57 AM
SgtGoldCongrats to your son on becoming a Marine.
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August 20, 2019, 06:09 AM
GibbI was in the last company to go through prior to the crucible in Parris Island. We did certain elements of it, but not in the aspect of what it is now.
Ooh Rah! to your son, for when he comes out the other side, he will have earned the title of Marine. Semper Fi.
I shall respect you until you open your mouth, from that point on, you must earn it yourself. August 20, 2019, 07:27 AM
RHINOWSOGood summary of the event here.
http://www.marinebootcamphq.com/crucible.htmlAugust 20, 2019, 07:39 AM
HayesGreenerYou can rightly be proud of your young Marine. Congratulations to him and to the parents who raised a patriot.
CMSGT USAF (Retired)
Chief of Police (Retired)
August 20, 2019, 08:06 AM
MicropterusCongrats. He will do well. My son said he cried like a baby when he went to the EGA ceremony after the Crucible.
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August 20, 2019, 09:46 AM
mark_aThey could sell tickets and donate the money to a Marine charity. I would certainly pay to watch the courses.
Probably keep the EGA ceremony private though. That should be the recruits moment.
August 20, 2019, 11:17 AM
erj_pilotOut-freaking-standing!!! Proud of ALL of you!!
"If you’re a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones; you take the tough ones too…” – MAJ Richard D. Winters (1918-2011), E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne
"Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil... Therefore, as tongues of fire lick up straw and as dry grass sinks down in the flames, so their roots will decay and their flowers blow away like dust; for they have rejected the law of the Lord Almighty and spurned the word of the Holy One of Israel." - Isaiah 5:20,24 August 20, 2019, 11:33 AM
sig229-SASJust curious, I served but not in the Marine Corp, what is the washout rate for the Crucible? From the link posted by RHINOWSO it appears to very grueling and demanding. Hopefully it is very low?
August 20, 2019, 12:32 PM
jsbcodyGood luck and embrace the suck!! Yes it will suck and for a while for him it will be the measure for how bad things can be and that he got through it. If he goes on for combat arms specialty, eventually other training or combat action will surpass the suck of the Crucible on his individual "leader" board of "it really sucks" experiences.
Congratulations to your son in a couple days!!!
August 20, 2019, 04:21 PM
ASKSmithquote:
Originally posted by sig229-SAS:
Just curious, I served but not in the Marine Corp, what is the washout rate for the Crucible? From the link posted by RHINOWSO it appears to very grueling and demanding. Hopefully it is very low?
That far along in training, not much. Everyone just wants to get out of boot camp. I went through it at Parris Island. A fellow recruit was complaining his ankle was hurt. After our EGA ceremony, he got checked out. His ankle wasn’t hurt, it was broken. He still finished.
To the OP, welcome to the family. Please add some graduation pics in the near future. Congrats on your young Marine.
Semper Fi,
Smith
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I apologize now...
August 20, 2019, 04:45 PM
Sr_Bullquote:
Originally posted by sig229-SAS:
Just curious, I served but not in the Marine Corp, what is the washout rate for the Crucible? From the link posted by RHINOWSO it appears to very grueling and demanding. Hopefully it is very low?
Yes, it is grueling and demanding, but it’s not like say a BUD’s Entry Course where they are trying to break you. This is the culmination of boot camp, and it’s designed as a team building event to instill the “Esprit de Corps”.
August 21, 2019, 12:51 AM
ftttuHow fun for him!
The Crucible was way after my time...and I'm glad. I've seen several shows on it, and I don't want any part in it. Other than all of the fun festivities, the lack of sleep would kill me.
Semper fidelis, to you son!
Retired Texas Lawman
August 21, 2019, 03:54 PM
hambonyNot too much longer. Graduation ceremony will be 9/6. Thanks everyone for the well wishes and thank you again for your service. I absolutely hate stickers and other things on my car, but this is beyond how I feel and before this as all said and done there will be Marine Corp representation on my vehicle. Thank you again.
Houston Texas, if the heat don't kill ya, the skeeters will.
August 21, 2019, 04:50 PM
TigerDoreBest wishes and congrats to your son! And a big congrats to mom and dad for raising a fine man!
August 21, 2019, 04:54 PM
SSgt USMC/VetCongrats to the new Marine. Semper Fi
August 21, 2019, 05:16 PM
whododatCongrats. The graduation ceremony is truly something. We saw both of our sons graduate as Marines from Parris Island.
Please thank him from our entire veteran family and thank you for raising a soon to be Marine!
Because son, it is what you are supposed to do.