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JustABozoOnThisBus

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10. I remember picking up trash or pulling weeds when I was in basic training. ...

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Aug 28, 2025, 03:24 PM

Aug 28

... I can still hear the Drill Sergeant yelling "ALL I WANT TO SEE ARE ASSHOLES AND ELBOWS!!!", as we were bent over picking at stuff. It was all very motivating.

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I'm sure the Guard appreciates being put on the same level as prisoners, Bayard Aug 28 #9

I remember picking up trash or pulling weeds when I was in basic training. ... JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 28 #10