T-60 (September 21)
Today was the Gas Chamber. Actually, the Marines call it the Confidence Chamber, but they do get "gassed" with a non-lethal type of tear gas. It's training to teach them how to use their gas masks in the event of chemical warfare. I've posted a video of it on the right, but please excuse the language. They don't hesitate to swear in the Marines apparently.
In about 60 hours, Jeremiah will officially be a Marine. I hope they let them rest early tonight since they start at 2:00 in the morning. Parents and loved ones will be lighting candles, turning on bedroom and porch lights to wish their recruits luck. Many have signed up for prayer vigils to keep the recruits covered in prayer all 54 hours of The Crucible.
Yes, today would've been hard being in a "Gas Chamber," but it's probably easier than what these recruits are about to endure. I think they will all think it's worth it in the long run...to be called one of the few, the proud, the Marines.
Oohrah, recruits! You've got this!
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