quick update: brit's coach sent me a text on friday to inform me that the cadre escorted brit over to where the coach was and told him (in front of brit) that she had won the Big Bad Basic Contest doing pugle stick. this is unheard of since the cadres are busy putting the cadets "in their place" sort to speak, not bragging about them to their coach in front of them. lol. the coach tells me that britany has won the respect of the cadres with her toughness and her willingness to support her fellow cadres. i am so proud!

i will be back in the U.S. tomorrow and will have more time for updates!