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DCC

J. Rachel Robinson — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:10:00 GMT

By: J. Rachel Robinson
1LT O'Neill at the Confidence Course DCC Once again I must apologize for my absence from this blog. I have great intentions and wonderful ideas for writing. What I am lacking is time! Well, that and internet access as our rooms at DCC were not equipped with much of anything. But, more on that later, I left Charlottesville for Fort Benning with some mixed feelings. I was excited to leave TJAGLCS with a diploma in hand and a hard earned Airborne School slot! Plus, I knew that Charlottesville,...read more

Q & A

J. Rachel Robinson — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:08:00 GMT

By: J. Rachel Robinson
I have gathered some of the email questions I have received lately and answered them here for the benefit of others. What are the housing arrangements while you're in training? While you're in Charlottesville, do you really have time to see your family? Housing: Most of us live at the JAG School. The 3rd and 4th floors are hotel type rooms. Everyone else lives in one of two hotels close to the school. The housing at DCC and BOLC II is on base and 2-3 to a room with a shared bathroom....read more

PT

J. Rachel Robinson — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:50:00 GMT

By: J. Rachel Robinson
Some in the 180th JAOBC [and beyond]have asked me recently to update/talk about what PT is like for us so here goes. For everyone, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday we meet outside of the JAG school for formation around 5:45am. After we have had accountability[basically each squad in the 2 platoons makes sure each member is there or accounted for]we are released to stretch and exercise with our Platoon[each platoon is about 55 people]. If all this platoon, squad stuff sounds foreign, fear...read more

The past couple weeks...

J. Rachel Robinson — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:11:00 GMT

By: J. Rachel Robinson
100's of push up and sit ups 60 hours of classes 50 miles run/rucked 25 hours of trial memo and other assignments sleep?...well this photo speaks for itself, and apparently it's saying we don't seem to get enough! A bit of fun tonight at our Blues Reception, picture to follow! :D [Thanks LT Kyle for the picture!]...read more

O Hill

J. Rachel Robinson — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:21:00 GMT

By: J. Rachel Robinson
I found out what it means to run O Hill today. Observatory Hill for the fortunate among you who have yet to be introduced. As you would assume, an observatory is usually at the top of a large hill, and this one is no exception! I actually cheated and drove up it this weekend as I wanted to see what all the hype was about(and because I have a fear of the unknown!) Driving it was easier. :D For Airborne/Air Assault PT today we were told we'd be doing a five mile run. The...read more

Airborne PT Zero Day

J. Rachel Robinson — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:08:00 GMT

By: J. Rachel Robinson
The morning started with an early formation outside the JAG school. 5:30 to be exact. We were immediately called to attention by the 1st Sgt and then instructed[commanded!] to fall out running to some unknown locale. You kind of get used to dutifully following the crowd in situations like this, you kind of have to. Nevertheless I was nervous as it was darker than usual and I had no idea what was to come. Well, I knew it was likely going to be something I wouldn't exactly enjoy! So we...read more

JAOBC Part I

J. Rachel Robinson — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:16:00 GMT

By: J. Rachel Robinson
Part I How is it possible that two weeks have gone by already?! Oh, I know, because we have been going non-stop since my inprocessing July 5! I had wanted to make notes each day of what occurred in order to have a very organized and in depth blog entry for my first week, but most evening by the time we were done, I just went to bed. We were extremely busy with some days starting as early at 3:45am! But also I was quite ill, have gotten some horrid head and chest cold literally the day I...read more

Introduction

J. Rachel Robinson — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:02:03 GMT

By: J. Rachel Robinson
Hello everyone! My name is Rachel and I will be starting training for the JAG Corps in July 2009. I wanted to begin writing for ArmyStrongStories as close to my entry date as possible in the hopes that prospective JA's reading this could get a window into what the 6 months of training is like from day one as well as how new Judge Advocates spend their days. I am not sure how much time I will have while in training, but I will do my best to publish regular updates. I do have...read more