1957
Boot camp was easier than expected. For me it was a change in that we slept in till 0530 and had nothing to do other than shower, shave, make our bunks and wait to be called to march to breakfast. I remember seeing grits for the first time and had no idea why they were put on a tray rather than in a bowl.
Another surprise was meeting people from the south. About half our company was from Mississippi and Louisianna and had never seen snow. They would all volunteer for snow shoveling.
Another first was seeing a black person other than at a distance such as riding thru a larger city. His name was Robin Sparrow but never heard of after boot camp.
©RonLynch
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