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Comment by David Tovey on August 12, 2011 at 7:07am

Got a call from Derek earlier this week.  Completed his first week of FMTB and said they are kicking his a**.  He said he had about 3 hours sleep in the last 48 hours.  He said he has spend more time at attention and parade rest this past week then the entire time at boot. They have to stand at parade rest while being addressed by the DI.  I told him that sometimes the DI's and the sailors become good friends after FMTB.  His reply?  "Yeah, not these guys."  Can't wait to hear from him this weekend after week 2. 

Comment by Natalie S. on August 9, 2011 at 10:29pm

Amen, Randy. 

 

 

 

Comment by Randall Kendall on August 6, 2011 at 9:23pm

Take the time tonight  to say a prayer for the families of our lost

 Seals, and I would hazard a guess at least one Corpsman  in the

 Helo crash in Afganistan.

 I would hope their loss is covered before any other so called News

          RIP...we see and feel your loss.........

                SF Randy-go

Comment by Randall Kendall on August 3, 2011 at 10:43am

My son passed this to me last month, He was his squad leader in

FMTB, The word spreads thru their ranks quickly on a lost Corpsman,

as fathers we know it can happen but we pray it doesnt each day.

Very close to home for many of us.

        SF  Randy-go

 

Comment by John Frank on August 3, 2011 at 10:22am

Thanks for posting Anthony. I saw this when it first happened and posted my condolences on facebook, my son is also there with the 2nd marines so it hit close to home. RIP Doc.

Comment by Anthony M. Collins Sr. on August 3, 2011 at 8:58am

After looking back at comment threads (since I hadn't been on in a while) I noticed there were no comments about the Corpsman that was lost on July 12th in Afg. Aaron Ullom was KIA in a firefight. He was reportedly providing aid to a shot Marine and was protecting him when he had to engage. Sadly, both were lost in that battle. He was from Midland, Michigan and died for us at age 20. (he had only been 20 for approx. 2 weeks!) He was in my son's Platoon at FMTB at Lejuene that graduated 09-Jul-10. 

A Facebook page was set up called "R.I.P Doc Ullom". I received a return note from his mother just the other day. She is missing him, but VERY appreciative for kind words and thoughts from others that share the same concerns we all have. They mean ALOT! The "wall" is open for comments. It was difficult for me to read since I had met that young man several times on my trips to NC. He was pretty tight with my boy.

I'm just putting this out there so we never forget! On behalf of a grateful nation, THANK YOU! God Speed Doc Ullom! 

TC 

Comment by Randall Kendall on August 3, 2011 at 8:47am

David

 I'm sure youll enjoy the stories that will come from his time in FMTB.

 Having both Marine and Navy instructors adds a twist that is special

each day.

When hes done it will make a difference andi it starts the climb to being

a "Doc' with the Marines. Corpsman become as green as any Marine

in a short time and become one with the unit .

positive letters and calls always needed from home.

        SF  Randy-go

Comment by David Tovey on August 3, 2011 at 8:29am

My son started FMTB last Monday.  Only comment I have seen was on his Facebook page.  All it said was "What have I got myself into?..."  Had to laugh.  Haven't heard anything since, but it's only day 3 and I'm sure he's busy.  He got some comments below his and all of them were supportive.  Can't wait to hear from him. 

Comment by Jonny Vick on August 2, 2011 at 9:25pm

Thank you Mr. Kendall,

 

His grad was today. He made the Dean's list. He had told us he would not be home until Thursday and then about 6 he walks into his mothers shop. He's looking good.

 

 

Comment by Randall Kendall on August 2, 2011 at 7:21pm

Jonny

 Passed word to my son, his return was "Marine logistics group. Used to be called FSSG field service support group"

He doesnt have any contacts there I'm afraid,sounds like safe duty

if thats possible. Things move and change as they hook up with

units.

Weather is dam hot, heat realated injuries high for Marine units in

training keeps the Corpsman busy if he gets to the field.

Not much inside stuff I'm afraid....I'm sure he will do fine they

are a special group of young men and women

  SF  Randy-go

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