TX, best of luck to ya brutha! i still remember the day i was at mepps that early in the morning then heading off to the airport for Ft. Benning, GA..... home of the infantry!.... itll be an experience for ya, but youll be able to hack... just remember to pop and snap during D&C.... basic will go by quick then A.I.T. will be the best part cause thats your job training. and, you might want to save your vacation during christmas, then you can take time before you go to your first duty station after you graduate. just a though.... if ya have any other question, feel free to p.m. me or holla on another thread....later bro!