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".
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