Endurance
It seems like a simple concept. Find that last ounce of energy to run that final stretch in the race. That's endurance.

Well, sort of.
Physical endurance can be trained, but I'm not a physical trainer and am not here to talk about that. I'm talking about mental endurance.

Recognition is an event which tends to test both mental and physical endurance. Last year, we had a 4 degree who had injured his leg. Of course, he could not perform any...

Well, second BCT started much like the first...push-ups in the hallway. By this time, we were rather expecting as much, and the heavy metal contributed to the fun...at least until we broke and the cadre kept going (an enduring theme of my 2nd BCT).

2nd BCT is much more physically oriented than 1st BCT. It is also much more enjoyable. No longer will that speck of dirt in your window runner cost you on an inspection. To anyone who enjoys camping, Jacks Valley tents are MUCH superior...

After receiving my appointment, I elected not to go to appointee orientation. It was during the school year, cost a bit of money, and I had already been to summer seminar. My thinking was, "I already accepted the appointment. This will just have more information."

I eventually found my boots online, and ordered those. (Incidentally, searching for the correct boot model is how I stumbled across the CC forums and became involved in USAFA forums.) I wore my boots to school,...

I am lucky enough to have been born to a very loving family. My parents have been supportive as long as I can remember. Their concern was "I don't care how the numbers come out, as long as you do your best."

My family is strongly Christian. My father worked in telecommunications at our church, while my mother did daycare, HR, and charity work. Most of my family lives in the Chicago area, and my dad's side is very close-knit.

From an early age, I was interested...