This one I would say fits what you are looking for the most. http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3432173/1/The_New_Guys The New Guys by T’Pring The new marines question John at their orientation and one confronts him about his black mark.
The new recruits are in the first chapter but aren't the focus of the story in this one. http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2812189/1/ Memories or Nightmares by Titan 5 A couple of new marines take a prank too far.
http://ga-unicorn.livejournal.com/16949.html Only the journey matters by ga_unicorn Flying lesson for the newbie.
This one's a new recruit talking to Lorne about Sheppard, but it's kind of in line with what you're looking for: http://community.livejournal.com/sga_flashfic/800288.html
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Date: 2009-07-07 06:47 am (UTC)http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3432173/1/The_New_Guys
The New Guys by T’Pring
The new marines question John at their orientation and one confronts him about his black mark.
The new recruits are in the first chapter but aren't the focus of the story in this one.
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2812189/1/
Memories or Nightmares by Titan 5
A couple of new marines take a prank too far.
http://ga-unicorn.livejournal.com/16949.html
Only the journey matters by ga_unicorn
Flying lesson for the newbie.
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Date: 2009-07-07 05:44 pm (UTC)http://community.livejournal.com/sga_flashfic/800288.html
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Date: 2009-07-09 06:45 am (UTC)this is maybe not exactly what you are looking for, but it has John talking with a new recruit:
A pilgrim soul - Nightwatch: http://a-pilgrim-soul.livejournal.com/2871.html
It's gen.
Saphira