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My Son is a U.S. Marine!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Preferred Properties Land & Homes #18909

Yesterday my son, Benjamin Don Bush finished the Crucible which earned him the title of U.S. Marine.  I am one proud Momma!  Only the Marines have 13 weeks of boot camp and the culminating event that creates the ultimate warrior is The Crucible. 

The Crucible:The Crucible is a test every recruit must go through to become a Marine. It tests every recruit physically, mentally and morally and is the defining experience of recruit training.

The Crucible takes place over 54-hours and includes food and sleep deprivation and over 45 miles of marching. The Crucible event pits teams of recruits against a barrage of day and night events requiring every recruit to work together to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and help each other along the way.

The obstacles they face include long marches, combat assault courses, the leadership reaction course, and the team-building warrior stations.

I am so proud of my son who is now officially a "Devil Dog".

Comments (3)

Scott Larson
BHHS/Utah Properties - Park City, UT
Park City, Utah Real Estate News

Hi Trisha, I had no idea that the Marines had something like this at the end of boot camp.  Congratulations to your son for making the grade, no wonder you are so proud of him.  We all thank him for his service.

Feb 07, 2014 08:16 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Trisha, You've got to be proud.  I've heard that the marines will make you grow up in a hurry.  Now you have a man instead of a boy.  Congratulations to you and to him.

Feb 07, 2014 12:53 PM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

I don't think I had heard all that they go through before, Trisha  thanks for sharing and CONGRATULATIONS to Benjamin and Mom  

Feb 08, 2014 05:14 AM