Attended my grandsons graduation 10/2012 & also stayed at MCRD in family billeting. Not much has changed except the Grandstands & recruits barracks on the south side of the parade field (grinder) since my time 10/1964 Plt 194. it was an amazing experience to be on the outside looking in & seeing myself through my grandson as I had no one attend my graduation. I am truly blessed to be a United States Marine. Cpl William(Bill) Allen 2066463 6/64-12/68