Category Archives: Military

Meeting Megan in Pensacola

I saw [my roommate] Whitney’s closet open and her dresses, so I started playing dress up. She walked in and saw my [larger chest] in her [smaller clothes]. I ended up in jeans with a dark blue shirt on under … Continue reading

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An Update on My Broken Foot

My foot is one big blister. The whole heel, up the outside of my foot, and the inner pad by my big toe. I hurt worse now than when I first broke it. My knee and ankle hurt from supporting … Continue reading

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A Broken Bone in Pensacola

Sunday night, Dewey was giving me a massage, and Phillip Andre said he could do better. He can. Dewey has little pokey fingers, and he’s always pulling on me. Tuesday, I performed Taps at 2 funerals, and everyone told me … Continue reading

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Checking In to Pensacola

Now I PT [physical training] 3 times a week, and there are healthy choices at the galley [military cafeteria]. We muster at 6:30, and our day ends at 4 pm. We mustered at 4:10, but PT didn’t start till 5 … Continue reading

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From Chicago to Pensacola

I got anxiously in my dress blues, ready to finish this sign-out process and leave. I was able to get a duty driver to the post office. It cost me $50 to mail home 2 boxes and a suitcase. I … Continue reading

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