WAC THROWS GRENADE

That same day, we learned to throw grenades. It's a lot like throwing baseballs only you get to make a lot of noise. I didn't get to hit any targets because you only get to throw one live one, but it was fun anyway. We did a lot of practice runs with blue practice grenades that just give off a little smoke.

I was behind a stone wall preparing to throw one. I pulled the pin, aimed, counted and dropped it right at the drill sergeant's feet. His skin was black, so I can't be sure, but I think he turned blue. He swore at me and hit me on top of my helmet with a stick he had. He said if it had been a real one, we'd both be dust. Then he burst out laughing. I never knew where I stood with this man.