Need a Marines Wisdom!

[chad6025]

Hello everybody, I am a new member to this website but I have visited a lot but just now decided to make an account and join you Marines and Poolees/Wannabees!. but i really need some advice from Some Marines I am a Senior in high school and graduate this year my ship date is 20110906 me and my identical twin brother both leave on that day we are on the buddy system he signed a HH contract(5 year infantry), I signed a UH Contract(4 year infantry). well anyway I have 2 questions and I need some advice on one thing. First off we are identical twins on the buddy system and his name is C.Chapman and my name is C.Chapman so I was wondering how they were gonna address us at MCRD San Deigo a former friend of mine said they may call us by numbers but he is not sure. Next do people get harassed on the buddy system like they used to? or have things changed plus I would think it would make things worse being we are identical twins and all. And the advice I was looking for was I have about 7 months until I ship and I have no clue on how to pass time I just keep counting the days, I PT almost everyday and its still not helping me anybody have any suggestions on what i can do?
PS,
I would like to thank all of you Marines for your service I really do appreciate what you guys do for our country and I hope to join The Few and The Proud soon..:flag:

[bilesga]

First off C Chapman and C. Chapman brothers, congrats on your decision on wanting to become Marines! I will tell you from my experience at MCRD San Deigo, the Drill Instructers, will not have a problem in how they address the both of you. To the Drill Instructers, you will be called whatever comes to their minds, and most of the time, it's not even your own name! They will harass each and every recruit regardless of who you are, where you come from, creed, color, on an equal basis!

As far as PT, lots of running, lots of pushups, lots of situps, pullups, mountain climbers, do as much as you can! Because once you hit Boot Camp, you will be doing lots of these, so the more you do, the better off you will be!

Good luck to you and your brother!

[Silentwarrior17]

If it was me, I would call you Thing 1 and Thing 2 haha. The time will pass, don't worry about that, it will be here before you know it. Best of luck to you.

[Lisa 23]

I know these topics are a bit old, but thought they might help you and your brother out.

They are located in the "Marine Mentor" forum.......


First one is about 2 friends to become Marines......

Bound to become Marines
(7-6-09)
http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?p=511931#post511931

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Double time - Twins stick together, earn title together
(8-3-03)

http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9203&highlight=identical+twins+in+boot+camp

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Intuition propels twins through training
(10-30-05)

http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23006&highlight=identical+twins+in+boot+camp

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Local twins join Marines together: SHS grads Jeremy and Jeremiah Pimental teamed up against the rigors of Boot Camp
(12-4-04)

http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17831&highlight=identical+twins+in+boot+camp

[Lisa 23]

I think you can view this forum, Headline News, but if not here's another topic.................

Identical Twins Go Their Own Ways in Iraq
http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70936&highlight=identical+twins+in+boot+camp


Identical Twins Go Their Own Ways in Iraq
Lopez Brothers Leave Pregnant Wives, Serve Their Country
By JOSHUA ZUBER

TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2008—

David and Tony Lopez are what you might call inseparable.

The 19-year-old identical twins, of Tombstone, Ariz., have done most things together, from Little League baseball, to competing in triathlons, to getting married within a month of each other.

After graduating from high school in 2007, they joined the Marines together. So, for the first time in their lives, the Lopez twins are apart.

The lance corporals, who deployed with different companies at the end of August, are stationed in Iraq more than 70 miles from each other.

Their mother, Kathy Lopez, 40, said her sons knew they wanted to join the Marines since they were juniors in high school. "They didn't let anything stand in their way," she said.

The young men held tough against initial opposition from their father, Tony Lopez, 62, who wanted them to go to college. "They are my heroes," Lopez said of her sons' determination to follow their dreams.

It's difficult for their mother to think of the twins being apart. After joining up together, the brothers went through all their basic training and then landed in the same battalion at a base in Twentynine Palms, Calif.

"I think that being together is what got them through boot camp," she said.

Now, they are doing fine apart, she said, but when they call home, each one wants to know how the other is doing.

Plenty of Inspiration

The twins' step-brother, Albert Lopez, 42, served in the Marines for about eight years. He was part of the twins' motivation to enlist. "They listened to his stories, and they were just inspired by him," said their mother, who has five children.

Now, the youngest Lopez brother, 15-year-old Mario, also wants to join the Marines.

The Tombstone high school sophomore said that after watching his twin older brothers' graduation from basic training, he was inspired to enlist.

"Being there, [seeing] how proud everyone was of them, and how proud they were of themselves; it was a really warm feeling," Mario said.

He is so excited about following his brothers that he is trying to graduate high school a year early by taking extra classes. Although he must be 18 to join any branch of the military, there is a delayed-entry program that prepares recruits at 17.

The Lopez twins have also been an inspiration to the community of Tombstone, especially during their high school days when they played football every Friday night.

They Were Always Together

"They brought a lot of team spirit," senior defensive end and running back Cory Sarasnick said.

Several teammates described them as fun, energetic and always together. "If you didn't get hit by one, you're going to get hit by the other right behind them," Sarasnick added.

The twins' high school football coach, Mike Hayhurst, said they were good athletes who brought positive energy to the field.

"They were very tough kids, competitive kids and fun kids," he said. "And when you get kids like that, it spills over" to keep their team motivated, he said.

Closer to home, their wives Veronica and Jeanette Lopez, both 19, are pregnant.

Jeanette, Tony's wife, is due soon, while Veronica, David's wife, is two months into her pregnancy.

Twins' Mother Steps In

Veronica lives with the brothers' mother, and Jeanette lives with her parents.

The Lopez wives didn't want to see their husbands deploy, but they said they understand it's what they wanted to do, and that they are happy serving their country.

"It's just not going to be easy, with babies," Jeanette Lopez said, adding that she wants a home of their own. "I just want to be in our own environment."

But both wives say that their mother-in-law has been helpful with preparations for the new arrivals, which has helped the twins concentrate on their mission in Iraq.

"He's just so happy that I have help here, so he's not too worried about it," Jeanette said of Kathy Lopez's caretaking.

They also comfort each other by shopping to prepare for the babies and simply relaxing at Kathy Lopez's house, watching TV. The wives said they do not talk much about their husbands being in Iraq, but look forward to their return in April 2009.

When they do return, David will get his first chance to hold his baby girl, who will be five months old in April. Tony isn't sure if his baby will be a boy or a girl yet, but the baby will be about a month old when he returns from Iraq. All four plan to move back to the base in Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Video

http://abcnews.go.com/OnCampus/story?id=5771390&page=1 (http://abcnews.go.com/OnCampus/story?id=5771390&page=1)

[chad6025]

Yea I figured they wouldn't have a problem its just something that has been lingering in the back of my head for a little while and wanted some advice from you Marines thank you very much I am very excited to ship!.

[advanced]

I would not spend much time worrying about your DI's, spend the time worrying about yourself.

[chad6025]

only 39 days till I ship can't believe this was 7 months ago lol.

[Sgt Leprechaun]

OUTstanding!!!!

[m14ed]

I can see it now,.


"TweedleDee" and "TweedleDum" , Magic Markered onto the backs of these youngsters "skinHeads" for identification.
Good Luck .

[TL Cunningham]

See how the time flies? I hope you've made the most of it and spent time with your friends/family and lots of MOTIVATED PT Yuuuuuttt!!! Good luck to you and your brother! Go earn that title OOHRAH!

[chad6025]

4 more days until MCRD SD

[Lisa 23]

4 more days until MCRD SD

Best of luck to you and your twin brother on your journey to become a United States Marine!