Week nine is over and we are deep into week 10 with VERY little left to do except graduation practice and graduation. All “A”’ grades in classes with the car packed and facing west.
Our class completed the final challenge (The infamous Yellow Brick Road) on Wednesday (followed by plenty of recovery of Thursday and Friday). I initially tried to keep a disposable camera with me but soon realized that it would be soaked most of the time. In hindsight I should have gotten a disposable “dive” camera that is waterproof. Oh, well, I was able to salvage a few pics and obtain pictures from others.
The “Yellow Brick Road” is the U.S. Marines Endurance Course on Marine Base Quantico. The course is 6.2 miles long including a 3 mile run back to the academy (uphill all the way I might add). It’s known as the “E” Course and is owned and maintained by the USMC. The number of tombstones I saw along the way was my first clue. Nevertheless we only had a few minor injuries and everyone finished.
Rock wall climb
Preparing to take off !
The bear pit
The Brick after Fit Test
Spent Saturday the 10th doing some final touring. Among the stops were Arlington National Cemetery.
Midway to the Lee House facing east toward the U.S. Capital
Week 10 and graduation is upon us. The biggest enemy around here for the time being is boredom and homesickness for everyone. I think we all got a boost on Sunday when we realized it was time to pack. Not sure how I will survive without the Tilapia and Veggies twice a day, but I am sure I will find a way.
We took the FBI fit test on Tuesday the 13th . I was able to improve in every category and dropped about 16 along the way so I am happy. Now the trick is to keep it up and stick with their program here.
That is all for now. The week is winding down toward graduation, my wife Rachel arrives on Wednesday and we will take a mini-vacation back to God’s Country in Oklahoma after graduation on Friday. Hope to have a post after graduation with some pics. Until then… it’s been good.
Congratulations on your graduation!!! You're now amongst the elite number of law enforcement officers around the world that can call themselves NA graduates. Enjoy the last few days and safe journey home. Aloha
ReplyDeleteTodd, Just found your blog, great job. It was nice meeting your wife out at the Grove, I think Wednesday night. She is a nice lady. First thing my wife offered to make for dinner when I got home was Talapia....what? That is what I said, I laughed and told her to get ready to go out to eat. I woke up early this morning preparing to visit the beach with my family and began thinking of all the fun times and talks with everyone, such as when we took a few of the International Coalition to Five Guys. Be safe at work my friend and it was a pleasure meeting and you and IS a pleasure knowing you. (By the way, I thought your wife was your daughter) ha ha ha!
ReplyDeleteDave Hubbard
Eustis PD
NA 248