Does anyone know what life is like in the US military?

At 11:26 a.m. on May 31, 2007, Ian, still a student, walked out of the Red Rocks Amphitheater at Bear Creek High School with his transcript and diploma, even though he hated graduation. ceremony, but not having a diploma means not being able to join the military.

At 2:03 pm on June 1, 2007, Ian was returning a call to Staff Sergeant Barron in the recruitment office. During the recruitment process, the 17-year-old young man gave the Staff Sergeant The initial impression is: he is not here for the money, he is in the military for God and America. At 2:14 pm on June 12, 2007, the last day before joining the army, Ian was with his girlfriend Ashley Hibbs and other friends on the big wheel at Elitke Gardens Amusement Park . At 1:24 pm on June 17, 2007, Ian was sitting with his father and I was about to leave home. I don't know what will happen to him in the future, and I worry that he will be lonely, Ian said. At 8:27 pm on June 17, 2007, Ian hugged Badhar and Sheehan before leaving home to follow Army Recruiting Staff Sergeant Nancy Alessandri, who was talking to his father in the driveway. Staff Sergeant Les Sandry had made a hotel reservation for Ian, who was to be driven to the Denver enlistment station. At 5:23 in the morning on June 18, 2007, Ian started his long day by queuing up at the Denver enlistment station before being sent to Fort Benning, Georgia. At 6:18 a.m. on June 18, 2007, medical technical officer Daniel Lopez was measuring Ian's height and weight. At 11:26 a.m. on June 18, 2007, Ian began to take the oath, with his mother standing against the wall on the right and his father standing in the corner behind. At 12:18 a.m. on June 19, 2007, just after midnight when they arrived at Fort Benning, instructor Jackie Etienne asked the recruits to line up outside the Johnston dormitory building. At 12:51 a.m. on June 19, 2007, a support staff member brought a rebound to Ian and threw the T-shirt into his duffel bag. At 8:10 am on June 19, 2007, Tom Abner said: He has been barbering for 42 years, and it only takes a minute and a half to cut Ian's head. At 4:17 pm on June 19, 2007, After receiving the clothes, Ian was walking down the stairs to join the people waiting in the barracks. At 10:38 am on June 20, 2007, life in the military camp was very strict. The night before, Ian slipped and fell while going down the stairs. , aggravating the old injury of the elbow, and now it is almost impossible to straighten the arm. He called his father and asked if the Army wanted to evaluate his childhood medical records because he had not disclosed his previous injuries for fear of being sent home by the Army. At 12:41 noon on June 20, 2007, I wanted to go home. It makes me feel like I have an excuse. I've been thinking about family and friends, Ian said. He waited to speak to Staff Sergeant Robert Russell of the Recruiting Liaison Office to explain his injuries and request an X-ray. At 10:56 a.m. on June 22, 2007, the recruits spent three minutes piling their own duffel bags into a hill during their first basic training. At 11:11 a.m. on June 22, 2007, there have been endless queues for three days. If you think about it carefully, life has changed drastically. In the next 14 weeks, Ian will be with the 2nd E Company of the 330th Regiment. The rest of the platoon undergoes grueling training together. At 11:20 a.m. on June 22, 2007, because he failed to complete the training within the prescribed time, he was punished by holding his duffel bag high above his head. At 12:06 noon on June 23, 2007, the second day of basic training is to learn how to salute correctly. The first week of basic training for recruits: sleep deprivation, general physical training, and psychological harassment so that they can better adapt to the Army. training mode. At 8:03 pm on June 23, 2007, Connor Johnson was fined to wear a body armor and do two hours of exercise for causing trouble. At 8:27 a.m. on June 24, 2007, the third day of basic training: the M-16 rifle was issued to the new recruits. Ian seemed clumsy when operating according to the instructions for the first time. At 10:24 a.m. on August 13, 2007, after taking off his training uniform and camouflage uniform, Ian put on the Class A uniform custom-made for him.

At 6:05 in the morning on August 15, 2007, the recruits carried their equipment and ran to the urban combat training ground at Fort Benning, 5 miles away. At 6:05 in the morning on August 15, 2007, the recruits carried their equipment and ran to the urban combat training ground at Fort Benning, 5 miles away. At 7:27 a.m. on August 15, 2007, E Company will be sent to the empty building for training. Instructor Beauchamp said that on August 15, 2007, Ian and his team were training in a group of four people in the room. At 8:39 a.m. on August 16, 2007, squad leader Allen was helping Ian check the M249 squad automatic weapon. They were training to raid an enemy village. At 11:15 a.m. on August 16, 2007, some soldiers from the second platoon dressed up as terrorists for that day's urban warfare training. At 4:31 pm on August 17, 2007, during a short break, Thomas sprayed shaving foam on Ian's head while he was sleeping. At 9:28 a.m. on September 13, 2007, at the end of basic training, the recruits began a week of field training, where their newly learned skills would be put to the test. Ian hid behind the bushes, covering the rest of the platoon. member. At 7:02 in the morning on September 14, 2007, Adam Schreib handed the gun to Ian on the watchtower. At 6:53 pm on September 16, 2007, instructor Eldridge used his cane to encourage Ian. This kid is good, and he still has a long way to go, the instructor said. At 12:46 midnight on September 19, 2007, after completing the 10-mile mission to block attacks, E Company participated in a welcoming ceremony for new recruits on Mount of Honor. At 9:44 a.m. on September 27, 2007, Ian and Brad Taylor were in front of the military mirror. They were about to wear blue ribbons, which meant that they had completed their training and became real infantry soldiers. At 5:45 pm on September 28, 2007, Ian's parents and friends came to pick him up at Denver International Airport. At 4:32 a.m. on October 10, 2007, Eric Fisher was talking to his son about reporting to Fort Carson. At 4:41 pm on October 16, 2007, Ian came to Fort Carson and started his new life in the military camp. At 3:18 pm on November 28, 2007, Ian's Company A was participating in a four-day exercise in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. At 2:12 pm on December 15, 2007, Ian looked nervous as he and Kara selected platinum engagement rings. At 2:22 pm on March 8, 2008, Ian was sitting at the table in Ian’s father’s new home in Morrison. There were mobile phones, drinks, $$ and Vicodin on the table. His usual training made him Ian had injuries to his feet and back, and his father, worried that he was addicted to drugs, objected: It wasn't a drug after all. At 6:28 pm on March 11, 2008, Ian was smoking outside the infantry fighting vehicle. Vehicle problems caused the company to spend 9 hours on the 2-hour journey. At 11:10 in the middle of the night on March 12, 2008, the platoon was having a meeting and was preparing to rest in the infantry fighting vehicle until 5 a.m. the next day before setting off. At 9:20 pm on March 31, 2008, at the house of Ian's friend Ashley Gillen, Ian was going AWOL and ran out of Fort Carson because he had broken up with Carla, and his father was persuading him to go back. At 2:30 pm on April 2, 2008, because Ian and another soldier did not return within the specified time, they would be fined the cancellation of the weekend, two weeks of extra work, and a fine of US$300. Fortunately, they were not demoted. At 1:03 a.m. on May 4, 2008, Ian was escorting Corporal Lewis Maciel, who was dressed as a terrorist. At 1:22 a.m. on May 5, 2008, Ian was limping on guard in the tent. He had sprained his ankle in training a few days ago. At 6:20 in the morning on May 5, 2008, I injured my foot during a drill in St. Louis, Missouri. It might have been a sprain or a fracture. We only found out after having an X-ray. At 9:59 a.m. on July 13, 2008, Father John Bell Jr. of Christ Presbyterian Church in Denver was baptizing Ian. Ian’s mother said that today was her birthday, and this was the last gift he gave me before he was sent to Iraq. Good birthday gift.

At 2:12 pm on July 24, 2008, Ian stood frustrated and was questioned by Staff Sergeant Wiesenser because at 3:54 pm on July 24, 2008, Ian said that his instructor did not Understand, he just wanted to go home and talk to his father. At 12:24 in the middle of the night on August 2, 2008, during a party, outside his friend's apartment, he felt that he would soon be expelled from the army. The biggest problem was that in the army, Ian felt the collective unity. At 12:15 noon on August 15, 2008, Ian arrived at his new platoon before leaving for Iraq. Ian was happy to leave 3 Platoon, he didn't care about the extra labor penalty, whatever they asked me to do, it was worth it, he said. At 1:48 a.m. on September 1, 2008, Ian said goodbye to Badhar and Cody. Ian said I will pray for you every day. At 3:36 pm on September 1, 2008, when Ian's father was shopping with Ian in the mall, he told him to be more careful. At 5:27 in the morning on September 3, 2008, soldiers from the 2nd Brigade were preparing their backpacks before flying to Iraq. At noon on September 3, 2008, everyone took a short break in the auditorium because the flight was delayed. At 12:55 p.m. on September 3, 2008, Ian stepped on a plane to Iraq, where he would be deployed for a year. Ian had been excited about it when he had talked to his mother the night before. At 6:23 in the morning on November 26, 2008, Ian's rapid reaction force was performing weekly escort missions to ensure the safety of the joint command center in Diwaniya City. At 3:53 pm on November 26, 2008, Ian always carried his metal Catholic cross with his and his fiancée's initials engraved on it. At 6:24 pm on November 26, 2008, Ian was resting in the center of Diwaniya before starting his escort mission. November 27, 2008, 9:05 a.m. Today is Thanksgiving. Ian is preparing to go to the Provincial Joint Command Center as usual. November 27, 2008, 12:31 noon. There is no special mission today. Ian found a place to rest. Place to eat. At 8:07 pm on November 27, 2008, Ian drove a Hummer past a mosque. Earlier in the day, the Iraqi parliament passed a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops. Troops are now on high alert. At 6:18 in the morning on November 28, 2008, Staff Sergeant Michael Jones from El Paso, Texas, was checking on Ian and their preparations before the mission. At 8:15 a.m. on November 28, 2008, after receiving the escort mission assigned by the command center for this week, Ian returned to the military camp with Robinson carrying the 100-pound M2 heavy machine gun removed from the Humvee. At 7 pm on November 28, 2008, squad leader Leoni Bartman was wrestling outside the barracks. When they are not working on tasks, they hope to have more time to do laundry, eat, and exercise in the gym. At 8:18 pm on November 28, 2008, Ian went back to look for the network administrator. He learned online that his girlfriend was often with some male friends. At 9:30 pm on November 28, 2008, Ian slowly tore apart the photos of his ex-girlfriend. I really don't want to go home, he said. At 7:57 pm on November 29, 2008, Ian had to exercise in the gym for 1 hour and 30 minutes every other day. At 11:09 noon on December 1, 2008, an Iraqi girl drove a sheep past a Humvee, and Ian's team was escorting people who were dismantling roadside bombs. At 11:02 a.m. on December 1, 2008, Ian was helping Lieutenant Robert Munoz put up Christmas lights. At 9:19 a.m. on December 2, 2008, Ian and Sergeant Batman were explaining to the stopped Iraqis that the road was temporarily closed because a vehicle in front had overturned. At 6:48 a.m. on December 5, 2008, Ian was in a concrete bunker, mentally organizing his belongings. At 4:07 p.m. on December 5, 2008, an Iraqi boy made a handgun to shoot. posture. At 2:01 pm on December 6, 2008, Ian luckily won the bet and was taking photos of Munoz's debt repayment.

At 10:01 a.m. on December 7, 2008, Ian was on the phone with a friend. He was very confident about the promotion exam in the evening. He had just disassembled and reassembled the pistol again. At 8:04 pm on December 7, 2008, the escort team was discussing with the Iraqi police a rocket attack on a nearby university. At 7:47 a.m. on December 10, 2008, Robinson was telling jokes to Ian. The two of them had been together from enlistment to training at Fort Benning. At 12:59 noon on December 10, 2008, Ian took the time to sleep after returning from his mission. At 5:50 pm on December 10, 2008, Ian was sitting on the Hummer. I often wear a hat and a helmet. This is what makes me different, Ian said. At 8:20 pm on December 10, 2008, Ian was on guard, and Bartman was learning the details of the recent rocket attack from local residents. At 5:15 pm on December 11, 2008, Ian attended a soldier's birthday celebration. The platoon had sent Christmas gifts to their respective families. At 7:14 am on December 12, 2008, facing the sunrise in the desert, Ian and the others were performing an escort mission. At 4:25 pm on December 12, 2008, Ian walked past the helicopter that had just arrived. Today he was going to install new safety equipment on the Humvee. At 12:07 pm on December 14, 2008, Ian and Robinson prepared to perform an unexpected escort. At 4:49 pm on December 14, 2008, smoke from the burning of garbage rose from the E Company camp. There have been a lot of complaints about this in the past three days, and Ian's task is to bury the rubbish with a shovel. At 11:28 a.m. on March 7, 2009, Ian's parents received a call at the airport from Ian, who was back on vacation, saying that his plane had arrived. At 11:37 a.m. on March 7, 2009, the first thing Ian said when he walked out of the airport was that the temperature felt cold, and the winter in Iraq was very warm. At 8:57 pm on March 7, 2009, Ian was flirting with his fiancée (no longer the one they bought a platinum ring with) before going to a party. At 10:33 pm on March 8, 2009, Ian was having a party with friends. At 5:45 in the morning on March 23, 2009, Ian ended his vacation and said goodbye to Badhar on the escalator at the airport. At 11:11 a.m. on August 21, 2009, five months have passed since Ian returned to Iraq from his leave. Family and friends are now gathering at Fort Carson to prepare for his return from Iraq. At 9:03 pm on August 21, 2009, Ian and 343 other soldiers arrived at the Colorado Springs Airport by plane. They were greeted by Major General David Perkins, commander of the 4th Infantry Division. At 9:05 pm on August 21, 2009, Ian had some things to take care of before reuniting with his family, and he was checking his gun. At 11:10 in the middle of the night on August 21, 2009, Ian followed the troops into the Fort Carson Stadium. Cheers and music suddenly sounded, and his mother shed tears of excitement. At 11:19 in the middle of the night on August 21, 2009, Ian hugged his fiancée, parents, and brothers one by one. At 7:29 a.m. on August 24, 2009, Ian was awarded the Army Commendation Award for his efforts in Iraq. At 10:14 a.m. on August 24, 2009, on the third day after returning from Iraq, Ian and The fiancée registers the marriage. At 11:23 a.m. on August 24, 2009, the local law enforcement officer announced that they were legally married. At 11:51 a.m. on August 28, 2009, in the newly painted company headquarters at Fort Carson, former squad sergeant Ronny Bartman asked him to do a few push-ups. At 11:37 am on August 29, 2009, Ian and his wife moved into a new house and started a new life. Source: NetEase