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By YMGYSGT Carlton Greenley Foothills CO I have done a lot of cool things and I have been camping my whole life but National Outdoor Leadership School by far has been the hardest thing I have ever done. Although it was difficult it was still the greatest two weeks of my life. I knew I was in for an adventure but I never expected to be so close with elev- en strangers. We were the first Young Marines to experience this adventure in the Young Marines program. I consider NOLS not just a SPACES event or leadership academy it is in a category all its own. Somehow eleven strangers bonded through cold rain miles of hiking the heat the mosquitoes and my singing and we became a family on this journey. I know some of you have seen the so- cial media photos heard some stories and have tried to understand what we were doing and why. Mr. Hendricks put together a fantastic event. We learned how to start fire with a bow drill make shelters using branch- es blend with our environment make cordage from the bark of trees track animals make stone tools and we even practiced some first aid skills. I just want to say thank you for the best two weeks of my life. Thank you to Mr. Henricks Mr. Guiles Earthworks pro- gram and all the other adults who made this event possible. A note to all the Young Marines When you leave National Outdoor Leadership School you will come back a changed person.To all my NOLS brothers and sis- ter I want to thank you so much for hav- ing my back throughout our adventure and helping me change for the better. Think of me every time you hear Carrie Underwood sing and I hope it brings a smile to your face. Ductus Exemplo Lead by example Young Marines. National Outdoor Leadership School NOLS ...The Greatest Two Weeks of My Life Whitewater rafting photo from Swans- boro NC units summer trip to Nantaha- la Outdoor Center in Bryson City NC. Some Scenes from Swansboro Young Marines Sensational Summer Young Marines from 1st NC Regiment with Dave Bray lead singer of Madison Rising at Defend Freedom Tour 2015. Right Lisa Farmer 1st Bn Commander after a Mud Race Page 14 Young Marines ESPRIT