Here's a Postcard From John

Dear Mom,
Thought I'd write you a quick note. This week we finally phased into the white phase. We also started and finished Basic Rifle Marksmanship. I qualified with my weapon yesterday. I shot 30 out of 40 meaning I qualified as a sharpshooter. I also lost my job as squad leader today. Not because I did a bad job, but because drill sergeant wanted to give someone else a chance. It is actually quite a relief. Now I don't have all sorts of extra duties and I don't have to keep up with 12 soldiers and tell people what to do. Well, out of space so I'll write you more later.
Love you,
John