Warren to Marine

We received our 4th letter today, two pages one written around the 4th and one from this past weekend.  Warren is doing okay but he had one request for the blog.  He wanted to add Psalms 144 to the blog.  I am sure he meant verse 1 so here it is;

 

Psalms 144 : 1 {A Psalm of David.} Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:

He was put through the wringer this week with the confidence course and a test of the commitment of the recruits.  They were brought into a room and told that there was an attack from North Korea and that the US had declared war and that boot camp would be shortened.  All of the recruits were shifted to the Infantry and were immediately put on active duty and would be off to war upon the completion of their shortened training.  They were challenged by the DI to choose if they would serve or if they would walk out (it was their choice).  They stayed and of course found out later that it was a ruse and a test of their commitment to the military (because that is the function of the military, to fight when told).  It was a sobering experience for them and a reminder to all of us that they are choosing to truly serve their country (as opposed to those in DC that serve themselves under the guise of service).

 

Once again, Tammy has come through with a photo of Warren and Logan.  We don't tell him anything about these pictures, there's no need for him to  know that we can find pictures of him. We want his focus to remain on what he is doing as opposed to looking for and preening for the camera (which would surely draw the ire of the DI).  Logan, Warren's rack mate is directly behind him.

I ask again for letters to be sent to these recruits.  They need to feel the positive vibes from those of us outside of Parris Island.  Maybe you don't think you have anything interesting to say but I think they would appreciate just a small note of encouragement.  Everything we write to him isn't being turned into a Lifetime TV movie so just write and let them decide what is "worthy".  Thanks for your support.