Letters From A Warrior, P.S. Mom, I Love You - Dallman, Dale E
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"Letters From A Warrior, P.S. Mom, I Love You" is a captivating true story full of adventure and self-discovery. It is portrayed with a relentless wit that offers an intimate glimpse into the world of the US Marine Corps Boot Camp in 1960. This is all done through the eyes of a young man who trades his small-town roots in Minot, North Dakota for the thrilling and challenging life of a Marine. Through a series of unapologetically honest and unintentionally humorous letters to his mother, the author shares his unvarnished experiences as a naive 18-year-old navigating the tribulations of boot…mehr

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"Letters From A Warrior, P.S. Mom, I Love You" is a captivating true story full of adventure and self-discovery. It is portrayed with a relentless wit that offers an intimate glimpse into the world of the US Marine Corps Boot Camp in 1960. This is all done through the eyes of a young man who trades his small-town roots in Minot, North Dakota for the thrilling and challenging life of a Marine. Through a series of unapologetically honest and unintentionally humorous letters to his mother, the author shares his unvarnished experiences as a naive 18-year-old navigating the tribulations of boot camp. With the specter of his seemingly menacing drill instructors looming large, this young man's quest for a life beyond his hometown quickly becomes a rollercoaster of exhilaration, fear, and personal growth. Witness the author's transformation from a small-town boy to a dedicated warrior as he overcomes adversity and learns invaluable lessons about courage, resilience, and the true meaning of strength. From his first day at the MCRD to his thrilling new beginning in Hawaii, this unforgettable memoir stands as a testament to the power of determination and the indomitable spirit of youth.
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Dale E. Dallman, Senior was born on a hot dry day in Britton, South Dakota, just off the Sisseton Indian Reservation, east of Lake Tewaukan, because that was the closest hospital His relatives all worked for the Railroad and/or farmed near Fort Ransom, Cayuga, and Rutland, North Dakota. When his father got the chance to quit farming and transfer to the Railroad they moved to Minot, North Dakota where Dale attended grade school at Sunnyside and graduated high school at Minot High.After Dale and a few of his friends got themselves into trouble towards the end of their senior year, a nice judge "suggested" that he and several of his acquaintances join the United States Marine Corps. The formation of the "NODAK PLATOON" made the timeline fit. The Marines took him to San Diego, California, Hawaii, Asia and back to San Francisco, California. He grew up fast in the Marines. One of his buddies stuck with him after they were discharged and the two followed each other off and on through life.His first real job after the service was in Billings, Montana with Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co as a road salesman. This led to other road salesman positions with American Greetings Company and Bristol Myers Drug Company. He ventured into Real Estate, Casinos, Deputy Sheriff, Auto sales, RV sales, which took him to Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, California, Washington, Arizona, Virginia, Germany, and Colorado, to name a few.Today, Mr. Dallman lives in the South with his wife Cassandra Dallman, a professional photographer and singer out of Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoys and continues to take great pride in his children and their offspring. This book is neither his first nor last written work so please check back to see upcoming books from Dale E. Dallman.He can be found at https: //www.facebook.com/Grizzlytrackhttps: //www.instagram.com/dallmanproductions