WEEK 1-2

On the second day of October, company Lima-182 formed. Nerves shook as we met our Company Commanders and began our “Not Week”. We quickly learned that the three words, “Fire, fire fire,” would mean strenuous pushups, crunches, squats and flutter kicks. However, we know it’s for our own good. We also learned the meaning of our company name, “Lima.” It means, “You should stop your vessel instantly.” Our company commanders have drilled marching movements into our heads, which we are starting to understand and perform correctly. During week two, the members of Lima-182 took our first swim test and began lifting weights in the gym. Hopefully weight lifting will turn those grueling fire drills into an “easier” workout. We were also issued our pieces (M1-Garands) and are learning the different parts of the piece and how to hold and carry them correctly. As a newly formed company we are beginning to learn the Coast Guard ways as well as the Core Values. Most importantly, Lima-182 is beginning to understand the meaning and value of teamwork. The days are long and sleep is short, and we have a long road of learning ahead of us. We look forward to each new day of learning, and most importantly, graduating a well rounded Coast Guard member.

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