US Marines

I've been sorting through all of my videos from the trip to Parris Island, South Carolina and this one gets me every time. You can see my son's Platoon (1042) saluting while the Marine Band plays the National Anthem. My Mom is standing in front of me (you can see her beautiful white hair blowing in the breeze)...

This is a big week in my family as my son will graduate from Marine Basic Training on Friday in Parris Island, South Carolina. Here are photos of the meanest looking Drill Instructors I could find. JW has endured 13 weeks of grueling training...

My son is in his 3rd week of Marine Basic Training and I could tell from his letters that he loves to hear about what's happening back home. I now have his full address and would love to send letters to him from you. You can send them to me here at the radio station: Erin McCarty KVKI 6341 Westport Avenue Shreveport, LA 71129 I would certainly appreciate it and you can tell him in your letter that

I have gotten so many great messages for my son who is at Marine Basic Training in Parris Island, South Carolina. I did get connected with a great parent website. He's about to wrap up week 2 and I will be sending him your messages.