04 OCT
Today we learned about fire chemistry and how to put on a fire suit. Those suits are so heavy! We also had a cybex workout and then a class on how to wear our dress uniforms. It was a pretty normal day busy with classes. It rained the entire day. Drill team had a rough practice tonight though. We're having a tough time getting in sync with the moves, and coming up with an original routine for graduation. We named the Zulu colors Eleanor. She has her own rack and we tuck her in every night safe and sound.
05 OCT
Zulu had a busy day today. We had firefighting school again and we all got to put on the fire suits, oxygen masks and all the other gear that comes with the uniform. A couple of recruits even got to put out a fire with the different types of extinguishers. We also had our manual of arms test today and got a 9 out of 10 on it! Then we went to the gym and had a swim circuit workout. The last class we had was to finalize our travel plans for after graduation. We're still doing well as a company and are getting along better.
06 OCT
Zulu got their military identification cards today. We also enrolled in the Montgomery G.I. Bill. We had a class on carrying on the coast guard legacy, and we got refitted for our dress uniforms. It was another busy day, but normal as far as not getting in trouble too much.
07 OCT
We had an awesome firefighting class today. We got to put on the fire suits, masks, and helmets and use the fires hoses! It was cool to feel how powerful the hoses are and experience how you actually fight a fire. You have to stay low and keep your hand on the hose the whole time, and do the same when you back away from the fire. We had more pugil stick fights today but I wasn't there so I don't know how it went. We practiced for the graduation ceremony tomorrow and that’s pretty much it.
09 OCT
Zulu had a pretty awesome day today. We met the Master Chief Petty Officer Of the Coast Guard! Everyone was so nervous to be in his presence but we did good. He gave us his best advice for when we get out to the fleet. Have fun, love what you do, and work hard. He also said we should remember his motto "Live for today, save 10% for tomorrow." His speech was very inspiring and Zulu was so grateful to have the honor of meeting him! After that we took a tour of one of the 210' cutters on base. That was a lot of fun. It was the first time being on a ship for some of us. Petty Officer Bedford gave us the tour and answered a bunch of questions for us. After the tour, we finally got to have our on-base liberty! The first thing we all did was go to the exchange to buy candy, chips, and soda. Boy was that a dumb idea! We all had major stomach aches and hour later and felt like crap for the rest of the night! It was so nice to just relax though. And eat without being paranoid and stiff until we walk out of the building. We all got to call our family and friends too! That was the biggest reward of all. Talking to them made us feel like we weren't in boot camp anymore. It was a great escape and once again reminded us why we're here. Last stop was the Harbor View club. We were surprised to find two pool tables, a juke box, and a bunch of other games to play! We just thought it would be a normal restaurant so we were on cloud 9 having a blast, telling stories, and eating real food. But we kept our "A" game and stayed respectful. As far as we know nobody got in trouble. And we actually got excellent reviews from a lady at the exchange who said we were one of the quietest groups she's seen in a long time, and a lady at Harbor View who said we were awesome! We had to give ourselves a pat on the back for that. Everyone came back on time and no man was left behind. Great day. Mission complete!
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