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A heads up to any Poolee's and DEPers.
If any of you out there are planning on getting ink done before you ship out, I strongly advise against it. I was supposed to ship out for SD MCRD early February, but my enlistment was declined due to a new tattoo I had foolishly gotten done last summer prior to enlisting, and now I'll be the first son in my family in 4 generations who hasn't joined the Corps.
Due to policy instated in the Corps, tattoos are now treated much more severely. Your recruiter can give you more detailed information as to the exact specs on this. All I can say is, take my advice and wait, once you're in the restrictions are more lax, you're better off not getting one at all if you want to be a Marine.
I've since enlisted as a Corpsman with the Navy, so the dream isn't dead, but it did take a heck of a beating. So do yourself a favor and learn from my mistake. Good luck to all of you.
jinelson
03-15-05, 11:57 PM
Sorry Mac I got two and got them before shipping to Vietnam and I dont know why the policy shift but there's probably a good reason. Anyway bro I always considered a Doc to be one of us, thanks for being there for us.
Semper Fi Brother
Jim
:marine:
Sgt Ski 2/7
03-16-05, 12:46 AM
all the doc is is a Marine attached to the Navy...He is one of the most important Marines of the battlefield. He saved my life once and I will forever be in debt to all of them
privatemeyers
03-16-05, 10:18 PM
i have 2 and i told meps right off the bat and all they did was make me and the recruiting commander sign papers and write what they were and make me sign a contract saying i couldnt get anymore or add to them, ones on my arm and ones on my back, due to always being in the publics eye, marines cant have any really visible tattoos such as on the face neck hands finger or anything else
semper fi
Nagalfar
03-16-05, 10:36 PM
Mac.. may I suggest you get them removed.. if you want to join, and something like this causes you to call it quits, maybe you should re-think what it is you are saying Vs. what it is you are doing about it, or rather NOT doing about it..
Mac, just curious about the placement, size, and subject of your tattoos.
You're right, the Corps is cracking down on them a lot more now. Especially if you want to be an officer.
Ed Palmer
03-17-05, 07:17 AM
HERE IS THE MENTALITY OF TATOOS
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v733/Ed15Palmer/rednecktatoo1.jpg
Funny, but stupid. And kind of sad at the same time.
Alright, first off, i'm not call it quits, SGT...I've wanted this for far too long to let anything stop me, let alone a poor move on my part.
You're right, there are things that can be done, and I'm doing what I being a poor teenager have the resources for. Removal is a bit out of my price range at the moment. However I have considered sand paper as a cheaper alternative...
My tat is a simple thin-line rendering of two crossed battle axes. It's a symbol from a unit I was in at the military school where I spent my high school years. It is placed on in the upper middle part of my back just below the collar.
I was disqualified because it's location is too high. My recruiters foresaw this as possibly being a problem long before I went to MEPS so they jumped through all the hoops (photos to Div. Command, Tattoo waivers, etc.), even going so far as having the regional XO come and sign off on it, which he did. They thought it was smooth sailing and sent me down to MEPS to DEP and ship on the same day.
But it didn't work out like we thought, so my recruiters suggested I go the Corpsman route, as I live in a small black-hole of a town and want to get out now, so that's what I'm doing.
It sucks, but a lot of things do. This whole sitatuation would have been avoided had I not gotten the thing in the first place. Oh well, now I just have to go the longer route to earn the Title. Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome, right?
Thanks for taking interest in me. I hope this post helps.
MAC were you at a military boarding school or a military school? Eather way those can get pretty costly... no means to get it removed? Ok... How about another tat the color of your skin right on top of the old one?
How big is the tat... how many inchs would you say?
I know what you're thinking...but it's not like that...some people on this site are pretty quick with the negative critiques, but I understand.
Without giving you too much of a bio here I gotta tell you that I wasn't exactly a steller kid growing up and my folks sent me off when I was a freshmen hoping it would "fix me". I ended up liking it and earned scholarships back for the other years.
I'm out on my own now, so no, I can't afford to get it removed, or covered up...I gotta eat.
As for the dimensions of the tat, you can cover it with the palm of your hand, unless you're one of those circus folks with the tiny extremities--in which case, both hands outta do it.
Have a great day.
Oh, and if I didn't say it earlier, thank you.
As for what I said about the "negative critiques", I realize they are constructive and always professionally expressed. That's a common thread in every post I read on this site. You don't even know the people you're giving advice to, yet you still do, and I can't tell you all how much I appreciate the support. How awesome.
Thank you all.
Patty_McOorah
03-20-05, 03:33 AM
I honestly think that this whole tatoo debate is ridiculous. After being in the corps for a little shy of four years, I already have seven tatoos inked on my skin. I had two when I came in in 2001. I feel that as long as tatoos are tastefull, and not anywhere distracting like on your face or neck, but you have to look presentable in uniform, you should be able to have as many as you want. I know I plan to get a few more before I am done. MAC, I am glad that when the corps wouldn't let you in, you didnt let that stop you from serving your country. Thanks Doc, and hopfully I will see you out in the fleet.
Thank YOU, SGT.
I think Edison said it best "I have not failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that didn't work."
Catch you on the green side.
I agree with Doc, if you want one simply wait until you have already become a Marine, thats what I did
MAC............ Thanks for sharing this with everyone here. While I was reading your first post to this thread. I couldn't help reflecting back to when I joined up and got to my first duty station.
I wanted a totoo of a bulldog.............You know the one wearing the DI.....cover..!!! With the letters USMC under it. So one weekend while off base I got one on my upper right arm .....Then about a month later..........Ya you guessed it right.........Another one. This time an Eagle,globe,and anchor........Across my back..With Semper Fidelis under it. Both tats can not be seen even when i'm wearing just a T-shirt. So I suppose that was one of the reasons I never caught h*ll for doing it.
That and the fact.......both of them were Marine Corps in nature.
As far as your situation goes.......... I know removal is charged by the square inch. So have you given any thought to..........Just removing what is absolutely necessary..........to get you in..???
I know it might look a bit....weird. But if it's just a bit to high. Them maybe it wouldn't take to much satisfy the powers that be.
Just a thought ...!!!
Semper-Fi
God Bless the Corps
al20852
03-21-05, 08:04 AM
Can anybody give me a rationale for the rule against bodyart. I'm having a hard time figuring this one out. We are fighting a war and from all accounts recruiting is taking a hit in the absence of a draft. Why are we rejecting motivated people because they have a little ink in their skin? There has to be a reason behind the policy, but i'm having a little trouble coming up with it.
OLE SARG
03-21-05, 08:37 AM
Maybe the Commandant and his Staff need to research this as well as the Death Notifications in Dress Blues. With the crappy decisions coming from HQMC here lately makes you wonder who's in charge there on the hill.
Sorry about that - I'm still fuming over the decision for our Marines to NOT WEAR dress blues for Death Notifications!!!!!!!!!!
You do make a good point Captain.
SEMPER FI,
OLE SARG
Ed Palmer
03-21-05, 08:47 AM
HERE IS THE TYPE OF STUPIDITY THAT THE MARINE CORPS IS TRYING TO KEEP AWAY FROM THIS IS A FATHER AND SON PICT .
EVIDENTLY IF YOU ARE NATURALY UGLY THEN GET A TAT, IF YOU ARE PROUD OF WHAT OR HOW YOU LOOK THEN YOU DONT NEED A TAT,
BUT TO EACH HIS OWN
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v733/Ed15Palmer/father20and20son.jpg
THESE TWO IDIOT,S REEK WITH INTELLIGENCE.
IF THEY WERE RELATED TO ME I,D SHAVE THEIR ASS AND MAKE THEM WALK BACKWARDS
The changing face of American military...First the tattoo is not being allowed...What's next? No drinking or chasing women????
Also, (sorry guys) but that picture's gotta go...
Ed Palmer
03-21-05, 09:12 AM
WHY ? LIKE YOU YOUNG PEOPLE SAY IT,S ONLY BODY ART
Nagalfar
03-21-05, 09:20 AM
DAM* I seen that pic first thing this morning.. other than having a sick feeling in the middle of my gut.. it sure makes me think how great a dad I had, and not some sideshow with.. ahh never mind the pic speaks for itself!
Meh once I was so unfortunate as to see a pic of a guy that got a tat on his pecker that was of a dragon and his pecker was the head of the dragon. So if you think the one up there is bad... you really wouldnt want to see that.
Pel
Master Sephiroth
03-21-05, 10:19 AM
Most tattoos are disgusting. But what if a recruit had the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor or "Semper Fi" tattooed on his arm. Would that be acceptable? (I would never get a tattoo, other than something USMC related)
Future-USMC-LT
03-21-05, 10:33 AM
I'm waiting till I get my commisions before I even consider getting any tattos. Even then, I'm only going to get something USMC related, like a bulldog or an EGA.
For those of you out there who want to go into the Marines and are thinking about getting a tattoo, don't even think about it until your in. It's not worth the trouble you have to go through.
cowgurl_Marine
03-21-05, 11:35 AM
Hey MAC
That totaly sux. When I Job Shadowed My recruiter we had a boy who had four tats. Gunny just asked him if he could cover them up with his hand. well each one. I am waiting to get my tat. but it will be really small and on my lower back. well MAC I hope everything works out for you. Good Luck, and thanks for the advice.
Semper Fi
Same to ya, Poolee_Guide.
Thanks for the photos...no lunch for me now.
jo1753: One of my recruiters actually called about a week ago and suggested just that idea to me; problem is by that time I'd already signed on with the Navy.
One of the main problems with this policy is that the wording is all bassackwards. I was disqualified because my tat just exceeded tattoo placement regulations. The policy states that any tattoo "on or above the first cervical vertebra of the spine" will be disqualified for enlistment. Mine is exactly in line with what they're calling the "first cervical vertebra."
I'd have no heartburn with this descision, except that they are using the wrong medical terminology. The first cervical vertebra is located in the base of the skull. The Marine Corps calls the first cervical vertebra the one that protrudes when the subject bends their head down. This is actually the SEVENTH cervical vertebra of the spinal column.
I hope that gets fixed.
I wouldn't recomend anyone getting a Marine Corps Tatoo prior to boot camp............ The Drill Instructors really have a field-day. If someone has anything Marine Corps related tatooed prior to earning it.....!!! If you do get one.........prepair to do alot more pushups and bends-and-mother-forkers...LOL
Because they will make damn sure you earn it before leaving.
Semper-Fi
God Bless the Corps
Master Sephiroth
03-24-05, 05:53 AM
Aye sir.
I'll get an EGA tattoo after I earn the title.
One of the guys in the rack next to mine in boot camp had "Semper Fidelis" tattooed right above his butt. His waistband hid it. Somehow, the drill instructors never saw it. That kid courted death everyday.
Originally posted by A.P
dont worry about tats. just dont tell anyone about it and you'll be ok.
i got one on my fore arm..
Yeah, and no one will see it until we go sleeves up in the summer... I'm an idiot. Please don't let me have kids. Ever
Ed Palmer
06-14-05, 07:49 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v733/Ed15Palmer/13168.jpg
Ed Palmer
06-30-05, 02:24 PM
here s a strange one can anyone tell me what it is?
Other than a U S M C tattoo it has to have a meaning
Semper Fi
Ed
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v733/Ed15Palmer/108030.jpg
Nagalfar
06-30-05, 02:31 PM
When you get past the skin he's all USMC on the inside! I must admit I like that one.
Now that's original! Like said before, just get a tat later. I have 4 now. USMC in bones on my right arm, a cross on my left forearm, a barbwire band on my left arm, and a skull with a rebel flag bandana on my left peck. And the Marine Corps doesn't care.
LivinSoFree
07-01-05, 12:19 PM
OK, the ripped skin is really cool. That's the most original moto-tat I've seen in a long time. But christ, that thing musta hurt like a mofo to ink.
LivinSoFree, tats on the pecks don't hurt all that bad. I have one myself. I'll send a picture of my tats here in a bit.
Gary Hall
07-04-05, 08:50 PM
Ladies & Gentlemen: All things considered, I would respectfully recommend no tattoos, at all. I also made this mistake some 53 years ago, just another failing that I wish I could have avoided.
jellyfish2183
07-05-05, 02:14 PM
I agree that tattoos should be looked upon negatively. I guess showing some pride through tattoo is all right. But please realize that tattoos evoke the ideal of individualism, which is contrary to the military.
When I was in high school, I have always comtemplated on getting a tattoo of a cross on my back (I'm a pretty pious guy). But not anymore. After all, the Lord knows I follow him through my actions. Similiarily, I can show my pride in the Marine Corps by my actions, not my body art.
Oh yeah, I must admit that the tattoo with the ripped skin exposing the USMC cammie does look pretty sweet! It's cool to look at, but I wouldn't get a tattoo, like I said.
LivinSoFree
07-05-05, 02:52 PM
I'm not thinking so much of the location, but just the amount of shading that had to be done on that one... that's a fairly intricate piece of work.
True. Anyways, here's a long overdue picture of my USMC tat. I have 3 others if anyone cares to see them.
jinelson
07-06-05, 03:58 PM
Schweet Bro enjoy the stumps lol
Joseph P Carey
07-06-05, 04:22 PM
I never chose to have the tats done on me. My Dad had some done when he was in the USMC, and he always told me it was the silliest thing he had ever done, but my brother had a couple done, one with his girlfriend's name and the USMC in the same tat, well he lost the girl, but still has the tat.
All I can say is to be wise about what you put on your body! They identify you, when you really don't want to be identified.
jellyfish2183
07-06-05, 10:52 PM
Originally posted by Joseph P Carey
All I can say is to be wise about what you put on your body! They identify you, when you really don't want to be identified.
That can't be more true! Like I said, I think it's okay to show some pride through tattoo. But I think that if one can show his pride as a Marine through his actions, there is really no need for permanent body arts to remind himself of his identity. Pride can be a good thing. But too much pride can also lead to arrogance, which is what I personally try to steer clear.
Joseph P Carey
07-06-05, 11:57 PM
Originally posted by jellyfish2183
That can't be more true! Like I said, I think it's okay to show some pride through tattoo. But I think that if one can show his pride as a Marine through his actions, there is really no need for permanent body arts to remind himself of his identity. Pride can be a good thing. But too much pride can also lead to arrogance, which is what I personally try to steer clear.
Young Poolee,
The Marines are the most arrogant SOBs you will ever meet in your life, and they have reason to be! We call it Swagger! You will learn soon enough! Even in old age, you will be able to recognize them without much trouble. Just look for the Swagger!
jellyfish2183
07-10-05, 12:41 AM
After I survive through boot camp, I will definately try my best not to be all arrogant. After all, as far as I know, the core value of the Marine Corps is not Arrogance, Courage, Commitment. And the Marines I respected are not like that either.
Pig-pen
07-10-05, 01:04 AM
You may not want to apply ink now, and when or if you do choose to, it may not have anything to do with Mother Marine Corps. Mine thus far all have meaning to me, and thats what counts. Memory, honor,and pride are represented in them. Careful young one, you are new to the traditions and have yet to truly app. them. Ok one way or other.
Semper Fi Pig-pen
For all of you poolee's...You don't know what its like to be a Marine yet! Learn from the Marines from all over. Chances are you are learning what its like to be a Marine through the experiences of a POG. My friends are all POG's. They have a completly different experience than I do. If you are going to be a grunt, you better expect to be arrogant like me and all my other buddies that are 03's. 0331!!! ERRRR! GET SOME!
LivinSoFree
07-10-05, 02:07 AM
Got somethin' against us POGs there Seeley? Now what'd I do with that weapons card of yours... and why's your weapon suddenly missing a firing pin?!
Seriously though, poolees- Once you hit the fleet, make friends with Marines in the following 3 sections as fast as possible:
-Admin
-Supply
-Armory
Believe me... it'll go a long way... turns out they keep us "POGs" around for a reason :marine:
LOL! I'm the only one of my friends back home to go infantry. I've got friends in Admin, Armory, Armor, Air Wing, Intel, NBC, etc. Just saying that the experience is different when we compare our stories :)
LivinSoFree
07-10-05, 12:35 PM
Haha... definitely. We POGs just have to stick up for ourselves :)
Joseph P Carey
07-10-05, 12:53 PM
Originally posted by jellyfish2183
After I survive through boot camp, I will definately try my best not to be all arrogant. After all, as far as I know, the core value of the Marine Corps is not Arrogance, Courage, Commitment. And the Marines I respected are not like that either.
I swear kid, when reading your thoughts, I have to think to myself a little and laugh out loud. You may be very disappointed in the Marines.
The Marines are not St Michael the Arc Angel personified! We are Sea Soldiers that fight with no compassion for our enemies whatsoever! We are the Arrogant SOBs that deserve the Reputation we have for being stubborn and vicious in battle, and it plays to our advantage to keep that reputation alive.
We may be the nicest people in the world individually, but we are no saints to our enemies as a Corps, and many a time it is that reputation of the Marines that makes the enemy hesitate that one all important moment when the Marines are coming up the hill, that causes them to drop their weapons and run, or to think of their families and what will happen to them when the Marines DO kill them, rather than to aim their weapons and gun-down the Marines coming at them. Our arrogance is most definitely one of our weapons just like our rifles are!
People don't fear Saints! They do fear cold blooded Sea-Soldiers that keep coming at them with blood in their eyes and death at their fingertips. For the safety of my fellow Marines that have followed me in the lines of the Olive Drab, I would like to keep that well deserved reputation alive at any cost, even the thought of the Marines being arrogant. Like I said, it is what we call Swagger! Someday, you too will understand this, and you will appreciate it!
Joseph P Carey
07-10-05, 01:25 PM
Originally posted by Seeley
ERRR!!! Motivate me Cpl!
Well, it is true! Mercy and good manners are for the politicians and the diplomats! National Policy is for the President and his staff. When there is a political decission made, and there is not a diplomatic treaty or an understanding to avoid hostilities, the execution of the policies of the President, and the would be treaties of the politicians and the diplomats is firmly in the hands of the US Marines, the best bargaining chip available to the US Government!
Sometimes it pays to have the reputation we have!
LivinSoFree
07-10-05, 01:44 PM
Cpl, you and I are right at the same place on this one. "No better friend, No worse enemy"- cross us once and we will destroy you and everything you've ever known in a rain of fire and death that would make the apocalypse look like a day at the beach, and you won't be able to stop us, because there IS NO ONE ABLE TO STAND IN OUR WAY.
Damn, that's twice we've agreed in one day... better check to see if the sky's falling. :marine:
Joseph P Carey
07-10-05, 03:03 PM
To quote a famous Liberal who did not like the Marines or the Navy too very much, because they insulted her by not accepting her invitation to a party she threw:
"The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt
Yo!!! That us!!! It is all in the reputation!
DanCross
07-11-05, 01:23 AM
Originally posted by al20852
Can anybody give me a rationale for the rule against bodyart. I'm having a hard time figuring this one out. We are fighting a war and from all accounts recruiting is taking a hit in the absence of a draft. Why are we rejecting motivated people because they have a little ink in their skin? There has to be a reason behind the policy, but i'm having a little trouble coming up with it.
I don't know, sir, but I suspect it has something to do with trying to keep the standards of the Corps up in the face of recruiting challenges. Then again, a lot of the prohibitions recruiters have against the people they can (or, more appropriately *can't*) bring in make very little sense to me.
CAO's are no longer allowed to wear Dress Blues for Death Notifications? Wow. That's just messed up. Please tell me there's some rationale for that....
Joseph P Carey
07-11-05, 03:29 AM
Originally posted by DanCross
CAO's are no longer allowed to wear Dress Blues for Death Notifications? Wow. That's just messed up. Please tell me there's some rationale for that....
A funny story about this! When I was wounded the first time in Vietnam, I was sent to the Naval Hospital in Guam, and from there I was able to call home.
When I got through, it was my Dad that answered the telephone, he said, "The Marines just left here! I think you had better talk to you Mom to calm her down."
Well, my Mom got on the telephone, and she said that a Marine Gunny came to the door, and she was afraid that I had 'bought the farm' when she opened it to see this Marine in a blue uniform at the door. She said he was very kind to her, and she gave him a cup of coffee, and while they talked my Dad came home, and he almost fell on the floor when he saw the Marine there.
I told my Mom not to worry about it, unless it was an Officer that came to the door, then it was probably bad news.
Well, as it was, I only spent Two months in the hospital, and I went back to my outfit.
The last time I was wounded, I was sent to Clark AF Hospital, and when I got there, the AF Medic wheeled in a pay phone to my bed to allow me to call home.
After I got through to my home, there was my mother's voice, and she was pi$$ed. She only said one thing to start off the conversation, "Damnit Joseph, you almost gave me a heart attack, it was a Lt Col that came this time!"
After I assured her that I was still alive, she calmed down a little!
I really don't know if it is a good idea to have people think the worst of a situation, even before a word is said. Truthfully, I think the Blues is the only way to notify a family of all casualties, but, perhaps like the Officer showing up at my Mom's door, it may send the wrong message before the message is even spoken.
DanCross
07-11-05, 09:52 AM
I could see, in the case of not-permanently-maimed casualties, wearing Alphas or another service uniform. An officer in Blues would definitely set off alarm bells for most people, perhaps unnecessarily. But for death notifications, it should be Blues. When my brother was killed, the CAO's turned up at my parents' respective houses in Blues. I thought that was tasteful and appreciated it; I would have looked on it less favorably had they shown up in, say, Charlies or Deltas.
jellyfish2183
07-11-05, 02:54 PM
I'm assuming that Charlies are the khaki uniforms. But what's a Delta? Care to enlighten me?
Delta is the blues bottoms with the Chuck's tops
KingDonkeyPunch
07-11-05, 05:24 PM
Dess Blues trousers with the service khaki short-sleeve shirt including ribbons and badges when applicable; Corphrams, and dress white barracks cover. Not Blues bottoms with the chuck's top. Give an NCO an answer like that during a wall-locker, inspection and see what happens. Just a suggestion.
outlaw3179
07-11-05, 05:34 PM
lol...Jarheads ..always correcting
Joseph P Carey
07-11-05, 05:43 PM
Originally posted by outlaw3179
lol...Jarheads ..always correcting
Always on a constant learning curve towards perfection. The classroom is always open! Heh heh! :-)
Sgt, we don't do wall locker inspections here. We're too into training for Iraq to really care too much about garrisson stuff. We do have field days and we do keep things clean however.
KingDonkeyPunch
07-11-05, 07:27 PM
Oh, dont you worry. Right after I came back from Iraq, our unit was hit with a CGI, and guess what? That means a big JOB/wall locker inspection. No one is exempt from that. Plus, maybe you decide you want to be a Cpl, and are up for a merit. board. Are you going to answer the uniform question by responding with, "Delta is the blues bottoms with the Chuck's tops" ? I was just trying to extend advice, but if you want to be a smartass I can be a pri*k too.
Joseph P Carey
07-11-05, 11:36 PM
Originally posted by Seeley
Sgt, we don't do wall locker inspections here. We're too into training for Iraq to really care too much about garrisson stuff. We do have field days and we do keep things clean however.
Lance Corporal, don't be surprised if in the last two weeks before you go, Garrison makes a comeback, and you will have a crap on the rack inspection, and all your web gear is inspected, as well as your uniform issue is examined, and you will be required to replace anything that is not up to snuff. It is just the Marines' way of getting you ready to kick the crap out of someone! And, don't be surprised if it is the Colonel's inspection. He'll want to get to know each and every one of you before you ship out to ascertain what kind of Marines he will have to work with.
If I am wrong, the Corps has changed!
outlaw3179
07-12-05, 01:33 PM
Its always good to do inspection, wether they be wall locker, gear , uniform , or rifle. It instills discipline and teaches you to work as a team towards a common goal ( libo ! ).
It is true though most Marines are now focused on Iraq wich is good. Marines are learning and improving everyday as a neccesity to save lives.
Although wall locker inspections and garrison life might seem worthless and pointless when it compared to learning about IED's and clearing homes, it is a neccesary evil.
This is what separates us and makes us better than the other services. Marines always rememember the small things , because its the small things , the attention to detail wich helps Marines come home .... Alive.
So remember that when you gaff off that inspection and think that those traditions are not important. Marine at all times.
MarineMP02
07-19-05, 12:57 AM
hey man, i salute you for doing what you gotta do..i am joining the navy reserve to be a corpsman and finish up my degree before i become the most coveted title in the world. an Officer of Marines.... I figure that i can get some respect from being a devil doc when i become an Officer
Joseph P Carey
07-19-05, 01:20 AM
Originally posted by MarineMP02
hey man, i salute you for doing what you gotta do..i am joining the navy reserve to be a corpsman and finish up my degree before i become the most coveted title in the world. an Officer of Marines.... I figure that i can get some respect from being a devil doc when i become an Officer
With all due respect kid, Respect goes to who you are, not what you were!
POOLEE003OCT24
07-19-05, 09:05 AM
Originally posted by MAC
Thank YOU, SGT.
I think Edison said it best "I have not failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that didn't work."
Catch you on the green side.
if i can and if you would, i dont like to see peoples dreams down the drain over dumbstuff, i would like to help you out, get a price on a removal, and i just might help you! Dont want to see someone's dream go down the drain. I dont care if i have to work overtime or sell something if it will make you happy, and bring more into the corps, then so be it i will help you out! thats how i am.
Thanks
EDIT [[ Sorry didnt read the bottom part, dont know how i missed it hehe.]] either way i would do that to anyone!
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