Quick Intro, Shipping in 7 days.

[Deviousfred]

Just wanted to introduce myself.

Alfredo Macias
El Paso, TX

I'm 22 years old. I have three and a half years of mechanical engineering college under my belt. I've decided to put college on hold. It's not really what I want and who says it's gonna get me where I wanna go?

I enlisted (signed) on February tenth. I wanted to go right in so I requested to ship ASAP. I scored a 95 on my ASVAB. After talking to my recruiter about what I was hoping to do with my life, he advised me to go in as Intel. I want to do DEA or FBI post Marine service (assuming I don't do my 20 years.)

This is something I have wanted to do all my life but in my opinion put off for too long. I never really had the support of anyone to do this but have decided its time for me to make decisions for myself.

I ship to SD in seven days, March 7th. I'm excited, anxious, nervous, and straight up scared ****less. I think that best sums up how I feel right now.

Glad to be on board. I will not quit, and I will be back on June 4th and I will be a Marine!!!

Freddy

[yellowwing]

Well, you got our support now! Welcome aboard Polee Macias.

We do our best to help pretty much anyone. Many poolees graduate with an earned stripe from what we pass along.

With so many Marine Veterans onboard we can answer alot of questions and give you even more encouragement.

[Nagalfar]

Welcome Poolee Macias... will be looking for your return in June.. if you have ANY questions, my advice.. ASK while you are able too.. you will get a lot of good advice here..

[CAR]

Good for you. Read your other thread as well. Sounds like you've made a decision and are marching on.... great attitude and a great decision. Keep that mind set and the rest will take care of itself. Good luck to you, going to San Diego at a good time , what am I saying they always have great weather.

By the way your not shooting at the neighbors cat are you? I you have more Q's fire away someone here will know the answer (or find it).

[greensideout]

Three and a half years of Mechanical Engineering?

You choose Marine boot camp for your spring break?

Talk to your recruiter about a trip to MIT with the Corps paying the way.

Well Freddy, I support your decission to join the Marines but with your education you might serve the Marines better with that degree. Even if you go with the DEA/FBI you will need that degree.

I don't think that your recruiter advised you well or you didn't listen.

Nice pic. Are you shooting wild pigs or punching paper?

Whatever, the best to you!

[THATFEMALE]

Congrats Poolee Macias on your decision to join the Marine Corp. You are making the best decison ever. Listen to my fellow Marines on this site because they give awesome advice. There's alot of wisdom and knowledge on this site. Well take care and hopefully we'll see you if you make it. :marine:

[Sgtj]

Macias,

F^*king OohRah! Get some!

[calikodiak09]

congrats poolee. when you get to san diego a week later i will be leaving for bootcamp in p.i. i hope you do well and have fun in sunny san diego.

[GySgtRet]

Deviousfred,

You will not use a scope in the Corps unless you earned it being a snipper. Do you understand me...???


Good Luck and we will see you back here in June.

[Deviousfred]

Yes Gunnery Sergeant!

[Deviousfred]

2 miles today. 3 tomorrow!

[yellowwing]

Just be sure you have enough gas left in you for swimming lessons! Keep up the good motivation, it will pay off.

[Deviousfred]

swimming at 1930. Plenty left.

[hoytarcher45]

If you have any questions about intel, let me know. Its a great MOS if your interested in some of the three letter organizations (FBI, CIA).

[Welbaum]

Nice weapon, You're trying to shoot the shutters off the neighbor girl's window correct?

i think you need a different brand truck though:D

...haha jk, its a domestic, I'll let it slide.

GET SOME POOLEE!

Poolee Welbaum

[jinelson]

You are some very well motivated poolees and I wish each of you good luck and stamina through the challege you are about to take. When you get back and have earned the title check in here with us so that we may share your joy and congratulate you into our brotherhood as brothers.

Stay Motivated and Fred remember to breath, relax and become one with the water

Jim

[Deviousfred]

I can swim!!! Just gotta make it all the way across the pool now.

Back to the pool tomorrow. After the run of course.

[yellowwing]

Outstanding work Poolee Macias! It seems like you'll have some company going with you to Boot Camp. Two others are shipping the same week as you I believe.

The funny thing is that after the haircuts, you'll all will look alike! :)