In San Diego, we got to experience Marine Basic Training first hand.
It was definitely eye opening and different from Air Force basic.
Marching around MCRD
Assault Course
Of course I had to go here and get pics for the wife. In a strange turn, I've also been to seen the bar where Desperado was filmed.
"I feel the need..."
Great balls of fire!
Maverick's helmet
Kayaking at La Jolla above the kelp forests, we could see down into them with the fish and some sea lions swam up to us.
North Island
The ship formerly known as a Littoral Combat Ship, now a frigate.
We were given a tour of the LCS simulator, and I got to "drive" the ship.
We also got to try our hand at the submarine wet trainer. We kept springing leaks and flooding. The picture doesn't tell how cold the water was. When it first hits you it is immobilizing and that yellow box is a flashlight for when the lights went out. Much respect for submariners.
One of the most difficult tasks ever. As you tighten the patches it's like putting your thumb on the garden hose and the water comes out with such force, you really have to be careful.
We got to tour the real thing as the Hampton was in town.
Obligatory awesome hamburger pick since I'm a foodie.
Walking the beach at Coronado, the same beach that the SEALs train on farther down.
California is so beautiful
Living here would be amazing, too bad it's not also an AF town.
tons of helicopter traffic
The famous Hotel del Coronado
How's that for a sand castle?
complete with Disney characters and all
Purple sunsets and palm trees and perfect temp.
The hotel looks pretty cool at night.
Then from the air on the way home.
Downtown San Diego and the harbor.
An incredible time to learn more about the Marines and Navy.
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