James' Marine Corps Boot Camp Graduation

March 15, 2008

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The beginning of James' military life:

This pic was taken after the swearing-in ceremony on December 17, 2007.

Devildogs.com posted a video showing all of Platoon 2125's recruits. James is in the 2nd row, 5th from the right in the video. Click here for the site, then on 2125 - it opens in Win Media Player.

What happened to the 2?

The official Fox Company t-shirt displayed in the Museum area.

"My bags are packed, I'm ready to go..."

A museum exhibit of the recruit's bunk & lockers.

Some of the recruits in formation in front of the theater. James is the third from the right. (no link) Pic by Niki Ward.

Click here to get a Windows Media Video (.wmv file) version of a QuickTime movie my daughter Niki took of the dismissal portion of the ceremony. She used her digital camera for it. The file size is about 4.2mb.

James' sister Niki, Mom Annette (L), Pfc. James, and Dad Jim on the right.

Pfc. James with Cousin Natalie and Aunt Susan.

Fellow grads, Pfc. Willis and Pfc. Ward, in the museum area. Pic by Niki Ward.

James at the Eagle, Globe & Anchor display in the museum building. Pic by Niki Ward.

Pfc. James with (L to R) cousins Natalie Dotlich, Matt Buczynski (far right) and sister Niki on his left.

An early departure Saturday morning gave us this sunrise view near Phoenix, AZ. Pic by Niki Ward.