I disagree with a lot of those changes, however at the end of the day - I go down to recruit graduation at least once or twice a year.
I was stationed at a Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego from 1965 to 1967.
Drill instructors worked seven days a week, fifteen to seventeen hours a day in many cases, with no time off in between platoons.
I don't have to be concerned about everybody else's character.
There's a lot of whiners in every crowd.
I honestly do feel that I am a role model for young people.