Marines boot camp

What can you bring to Marine Boot Camp? The Marine Corps will issue you everything you need, including socks. But there are some exceptions, like medications.

In honor of my husband starting Phase 3 of USMC Boot Camp, I wanted to share my "Boot Camp Stalking Techniques" (errr, resources) I hope my personal experience encourages and inspires all of you. Whether you are just curious, or if you are researching this process because you will soon be experiencing it for yourself!

Sending a child to Marine boot camp is a moment of immense pride intertwined with worry for their safety and growth. This prayer from the heart of a parent asks for God’s protection over their son or daughter, granting them strength, courage, and perseverance through the rigors of boot camp, and guiding them to serve with honor and integrity. For more prayers of protection and strength for loved ones in the military, read more at Grace and Prayers.

Like lots of things about military life, your idea of Marine boot camp is probably skewed by horror stories and Hollywood embellishment.

Photo: Cpl. Kirstin Merrimarahajara/USMC BY PAUL SZOLDRA — WEARETHEMIGHTY​.COM Marines speak a slightly-different language than the rest of the United States.

Last week I had the amazing opportunity to go visit my little sister in Hawaii. Not only did I get to experience beaches, sunshine and ocean, but also life on a military base. I've never been on a...