Monday, March 16, 2009

FINALLY! An address for Pvt. Scattolon

Pvt. Scattolon, Giampiero M.
4th PLT
B co 2-81 AR
3576 Wilson Road
Fort Knox, KY 40121-5728

Today I received letter #3 from Giampiero. He said Drill Sergeants are much like they are depicted in the movies, only worse in some cases. They are very demanding. "Three guys have already tried to escape to go home, but it's called a FORT for a reason. They all were arrested. They are to be issued rifles the following day. They will be required to carry them at all times even when they eat (which he can do in less than a minute, thanks to the Drill Sergeants) and sleep. Two guys were arrested because they were joking around that they would shoot the Drill Sergeants when they got their weapons. The Army does not joke around like that!

Things are not easy, but he is confident he will make it through. Please write often. Write encouraging and optimistic things. Please don't write things that will bring him down (no complaining). He needs all the uplifting, loving, and encouraging words possible. Remember, no packages, just standard sized letters.

Thank you!

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