[ WP ] Write a soldier 's journal entry on his first day at war . Then write his last journal entry .

Basic Training Day 1, Camp McIntyre 
 
 Dear Estelle, 
 I know we parted somethin' awful at the station. I wished to hell I had n't said what I said, but I done said it. You know I love you, right? Straight away and right up to the chapel one day, I tell ya. Do n't let this damn fool make the biggest mistake of his life and leave it at that. There's a story here to be told here, Estelle, so do n't let it end my darlin'. I do n't have much time. Drill sergeant'll be on me if I do n't get in line pronto. Just think about it, will ya? Write me back? 
 Love, 
 Jack 
 
 Day 314, Eastern Front 
 
 Dear Estelle, 
 You done made me the happiest goofball this side of the Atlantic! I reckon proposals are better made with a shiny rock in hand, and on bended knee, but I just could n't hold it in no longer! We've been mailing one another for damn near a year, but honey, it feels like just yesterday I was kissin' your sweet mug at the station. I'm a man now, you should see how I've grown! And I promise, once I'm back, I'm gon na make you the happiest girl in all of Hampshire Rock! Sarge is callin' us out. I'll write again soon! Woo hoo! I love you so much, sugar plum! 
 
 Kisses and hugs, 
 Jack
