I am fouth generation US Army. my son joined and I sent a special letter to his Drill Sergeant saying that Michael thought Basic training would be tougher and that he thought his Drills are actually really nice….. I didn’t mention that I am a vet just that I was glad they were taking such good care of my son. He said he got smoked and smoked and smoked and didn’t even know why until they showed him my letter. While he was deployed to Afghanistan we made a care package for him. His brothers especially liked helping us decorate the Xmas cookies. Only thing, all of the cookies were PENIS shaped! Made a card, Merry Xmas, eat a dick. Guess the whole unit really enjoyed the humor and cookies.