Ripcord Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 30 years ago, at the end of May 1987, I jointed the US Navy, and off to San Diego I went for 'Recruit Training'. I know I've spoke of this a couple times now, right here in these forums. But I had to say just how amazing it is to be taken back in time like this, when you can see your barracks and all the details here. Lots and lots of memories, good and less good, packed right into this little screen shot right here. Where the hell has the time gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripcord Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 This was a year after us, but nothing would have changed. Our division was the performing group, with the band, the rifle drill team, color guard (I was left nut), and 50-state flag team. All we did was march and practice our routines. Great stuff here -- you can hear the aircraft coming in for landing at the old field. Carry on smartly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda425 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Fantastic! Thanks for sharing your story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Thanks for your service mate . Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Mills Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I to did boot camp on worm island in 1976. Small world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Great to see your memories, Mark, and great to see the place where your hair was cut off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripcord Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 A number of other external improvements were made in that same building, Gerold! My mom didn't recognize me when I got out of that place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoDave Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Didn't even know that place was modeled in ORBX land. Marched on that grinder from September through December 1968. Stood on the foc'sl of a tin can, sailed under the bridge and out past the breakwater on the way to 'Frisco on a shakedown cruise in January of 1970. Saltines and Hershey bars the whole way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbxtreme Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 It is great that a virtual scenery can contain something that is now so personal. I enjoyed your story and it is true that time "flies". And quick!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy H Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Good stuff here, the times have definitely changed for us Navy types. Everyone goes through Great Lakes now and the Marines have split the males and females in Boot Camp to Paris Island and now San Diego. Good times for sure as if you are in the Navy at some point you are bound to be in San Diego at some point or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Great screen where you described what you did there. I loved it and the video was cool too. I went through Air Force basic in San Antonia in 1982, so yikes, Father Time is relentless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 All of these great stories from the past coming out, one of the great things I enjoy about the forums. It shows how good the representation is when you point out so many features from your times training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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