June 6th Poolee Function "Final One"

Hello everyone. This Saturday June 6th 2009, was my last Poolee function before the real deal. This function, we had an IST and a BBQ. We did our usual pull-ups, crunches and 1.5 mile run. I was able to get 104 crunches in 2 min. , and a 1.5 mile run in 9:24. Which was the best time of the day with the 2nd best time at 10:04. Back at the top! After that we went to the park and did some competitions with teams. Sprint here, push ups, dizzy Izzy's were all fun times. But the best park was when we had tug of war competitions. After a few rounds we had a final round with 4 Marines vs. 4 Army Poolees. I was on the Marine team and we moved the rope in the sand volleyball pit and freakin dominated the Army not once but twice! It was funny because while our recruiter was telling us how much we would be screwed if we lost, the Army recruiter was telling his how he already expected them to lose! Very motivating win! Then we had our BBQ with burgers, brats, chips, and all of the good stuff. And to finish it all off we had a softball game with Recruiters vs. Poolees. Ill have to say, the Recruiters dominated us, but it was a lot of fun. I would like to close by saying I have had an amazing time in the DEP "Delayed Entry Program". When I ship on July 6th, I will have spent 32,227,200 seconds, 537,120 minute, 8952 hours, or 1 year, 8 days in the DEP. Every second of that time was spent preparing for this day. From school getting that diploma, working out preparing myself for the rigorous activities in Boot Camp, or mentally preparing myself for all the challenges ahead, I took every second, minute, hour, and day preparing myself. The DEP has formed me, and molded me for Boot Camp. There will be no quiting at Boot Camp, and On October 2nd I will finally walk across the Parade Deck earning my title MARINE! I have waited too long to give up or quit. Thank you to everyone that has helped me on my journey. From my Recruiters SSgt Sommer, Sgt Ebsen, MSgt Laufler, Sgt. Larson, GySgt Benson, SSgt Hanzlik, SSgt Kelly, Sgt. Andres, and the new SSgt, you have helped me prepare so much for this journey. Also my friends and fellow poolees supporting me in my decision and helping me prepare. But most importantly my parents. They are the ones that signed my papers when I was 17 allowing me to join early. Because they allowed me to sign early I have the job I wanted 0300 Security Forces. When I signed up, there was only 1 slot available. I know it was tough on them, but they are the greatest influence in my life and have taught me so much in life. Thanks for everything! I will take everything you have taught me and make you proud at Boot Camp, and in my future! Thanks!

Poolee Wollmann