Hi there - I am looking to find as many women as I can to recall their experiences in Army or Air Force basic training, female recruiters or those who have insight to the world of a military training instructor.
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!
Women recruits/recruiters/drill instructors in Army or Air Force
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On the grounds that a picture is worth a thousand words, check out this online photo exhibition on this very subject.
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Yah, gosh that would be fantastic if you think she'd be willing to maybe email me (through you even?). May I email you and fill you in on what exactly it is? Thanks! 
Wow, that is incredibly interesting - thank you for sharing that. It is not exactly in line with my actual book, but like I said, fascinating no less. I will explore the website a little more, but must get back to work. Thanks again for sharing that!
Read the posts on this site and ask them your question. You should get lots of responses from veterans and new kids alike.
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I spent 22+ years in the US Army - retired in 2001. I went into basic training in 1978 - in one of the last co-ed groups. My drill sergeants were men & women. Basic training was at Fort McClelland AL. Let me know what you need.
Hi there - I have been reading a variety of military forums and though it is good information, I want to do some personal base touches with the people I use in my book. Looking for testimonials, etc. Thanks!
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I went to Basic Training in 1989 at Fort Dix, NJ (they were talking about closing it even then). My experiences are probably not on the typical side, though.
I went to basic training at Ft Dix in 87. I was a combat medic in the army.
I went to Panama and worked at Gorgas Army Hospital during the whole Noriega thing and got called back in about 6 months after I was discharged to go back to Iraq. (that was the first time, I think in '91?) I didnt end up having to go THANK GOD....the stories of the sand fleas were terrorizing me.
You want any more info let me know! I'm happy to talk about the old army days LOL!!!
I went to Panama and worked at Gorgas Army Hospital during the whole Noriega thing and got called back in about 6 months after I was discharged to go back to Iraq. (that was the first time, I think in '91?) I didnt end up having to go THANK GOD....the stories of the sand fleas were terrorizing me.
You want any more info let me know! I'm happy to talk about the old army days LOL!!!
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Probably a little of both. I was pretty much the soldier least likely to succeed--think Private Benjamin.
I have a few former TIs in my unit - I'm in the Air Force. Also I was a CTA for Field Training (that's Basic for officers) and though I'm a male, there were several female CTAs there that I still keep in touch with. If you dont have enough info yet I can ask these people any questions you might have...
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