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Inside the Mind of a Marine Drill Instructor: Real and Raw
Inside the Mind of a Marine Drill Instructor is a book that takes you inside the life of Marine Corps Drill Instructor Kevin McDugle. Many fiery moments in recruit training leave lasting impressions for years to come on both the Drill Instructor and the sloppy recruit. Kevin McDugle is just one of the many Drill Instructors who can tell stories of taking lackadaisical civilians and turning them into war-fighting Marines. Inside the Mind of a Marine Drill Instructor is a compilation of those intense and insightful stories by Kevin McDugle. Kevin McDugle served in the Marines from 1988 until 1996. Kevin served in security forces at Bangor, Washington, with 1st Battalion 8th Marines, 2nd ANGLICO and as a Drill Instructor at Paris Island, South Carolina. Kevin is an entrepreneur, inventor and family man. You can read more about Kevin McDugle by visiting kevinmcdugle.com.
217 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 26, 2014
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December 9, 2015
Only those that gave made it through Marine Corps Boot Camp, or might care to understand those that do or Drill Instructors that make Marines, will have a chance of "getting this". It was awesome to me. Even as one that when through it 1970. It's about those Marines that make Marines. Don't judge. Semper Fi...
October 8, 2021
I was given this book to read and didn't expect to enjoy it. Wow. I was wrong.
My son went through bootcamp and it always seemed unnecessarily brutal. Never did I think that I could relate to someone who was and enjoyed being a drill instructor.
Couldn't put the book down. It was that incredible. It was read cover-cover in one sitting. I paused several times and had to just sit and think.
This book has heart. Grit. It's honest.
Above all else it gave me a new outlook on the military and Marines as a whole. My grandfathers, uncle, ex husband and son have all served. You would think that I would understand the soul of a soldier. I didn't until I read this book.
I don't have to agree with the author's opinions or views, but after reading this book - you could never deny that this man has given his all for his country. As an Oklahoma State Rep, he is still serving her today.
Inspirational - and should be given to anyone who (or the parents of anyone) wanting to join the military.
Wow. Just wow.
My son went through bootcamp and it always seemed unnecessarily brutal. Never did I think that I could relate to someone who was and enjoyed being a drill instructor.
Couldn't put the book down. It was that incredible. It was read cover-cover in one sitting. I paused several times and had to just sit and think.
This book has heart. Grit. It's honest.
Above all else it gave me a new outlook on the military and Marines as a whole. My grandfathers, uncle, ex husband and son have all served. You would think that I would understand the soul of a soldier. I didn't until I read this book.
I don't have to agree with the author's opinions or views, but after reading this book - you could never deny that this man has given his all for his country. As an Oklahoma State Rep, he is still serving her today.
Inspirational - and should be given to anyone who (or the parents of anyone) wanting to join the military.
Wow. Just wow.
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