October 2017

Tough enough

When the helmet comes off and the Big Book comes out, there’s no such thing as seniority or rank

When I first started thinking seriously of joining the Marine Corps, I had three years of sobriety under my belt. The people closest to me in AA suggested the Corps might not be the best option because it is where a lot of people learn to drink, especially in the infantry. My AA friends were concerned the move would affect my sobriety.

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