Parris Island Anyone?

[KMichael]

Okay... I just wanna know... How many of you are going to The Island?
:confused: :confused: :confused:
All the people I know are going to San Diego...

[servehard]

How u doing man...yea im going to Parris island, 0311 sir!

[KMichael]

I'm stuck going becuse I'm female... not because of my geographical location...

[NYcityborn]

I here PI is tougher.

[KMichael]

all i really know is swamps, sand fleas and (while ill be there) possible hurricanes...

[Bret]

I go to PI also

hopefully

[Shadowman777]

all i really know is swamps, sand fleas and (while ill be there) possible hurricanes...

TIP: First PX call - get a can of "OFF!" I swear the stuff they issued us in boot camp actually attracted sand fleas!!!

Steve

[KMichael]

TIP: First PX call - get a can of "OFF!" I swear the stuff they issued us in boot camp actually attracted sand fleas!!!

Steve

Yeah... I will so totally keep that in mind... Although a female recruiter i talked to said we couldn't get anythingl like that... We had to use what was issued to us... But then again that was like 4 or 5 years ago...

[Shadowman777]

Poolee K. E. Michael - When do you leave???

[KMichael]

June 12th

[OneDayAMarine]

I'm also going to PI

[hunter06]

yea i leave 20060707

[christine_06]

i'm going to PI only cuz i'm a female, i ship 20060807

[hunter06]

o sorry i leave 20060807 my mistake

[Rdy2gopoolie]

I might see you there hunter :D i also go 20060806

[KMichael]

i'm going to PI only cuz i'm a female, i ship 20060807

same here... sucks doesnt it?

[NYcityborn]

Im heading to PI also.

[Shadowman777]

same here... sucks doesnt it?

PI is great! Hey which Marine would you rather be?

This PI Marine ---> :evilgrin:

Or this Hollywood type ---> :marine:

:D

[KMichael]

PI is great! Hey which Marine would you rather be?

This PI Marine ---> :evilgrin:

Or this Hollywood type ---> :marine:

:D

My boyfriend is a Hollywood Marine... But he looks like a PI Marine... So you can't stereotype all of us...

[Shadowman777]

My boyfriend is a Hollywood Marine... But he looks like a PI Marine... So you can't stereotype all of us...

LOL - it's an "inside" thing - you'll see if you make it!

[Shadowman777]

My boyfriend is a Hollywood Marine... But he looks like a PI Marine... So you can't stereotype all of us...


I did some research and found information I did not know about PI and San Diego. It took quite a bit of digging ...By 1915, East Coast recruit training was centralized at MCRD Parris Island, S.C. In 1923, MCRD San Diego assumed the duties as the sole recruit depot for the West Coast.

I had no idea that MCRD San Diego was that old. For some reason I thought it was much newer then that. Go figure.

Steve

[KMichael]

thats funny... because i already knew that... lol... i got really vored one night and did a little research... ^^ but yeah... and it's not IF i make it... I WILL make it...

[Shadowman777]

thats funny... because i already knew that... lol... i got really vored one night and did a little research... ^^ but yeah... and it's not IF i make it... I WILL make it...

We shall see ... just tossing the challenge out there! I think you'll do fine.

(BTW - the PI Marine thing is something you can always hold over your boyfriend's head. They are sensitive like that - shhhhh!)

[KMichael]

yeah... id probably do that... because im just that caring... lol...

[Lorix]

same here... sucks doesnt it?

I'm a female Marine, I shipped to boot camp 050606, graduated 050902, so I'm pretty fresh to date. If you have any questions at all, ask, I'll be happy to answer them.

[VaMarine]

Ha Shadowman you know just like i do the PI guys are sensitive about where they trained.. you know what the old saying goes..

Whats the difference between SD and PI??

They train women at PI :)

[Lorix]

If Parris Island turned a girl like me into a man, that would mean it turns a boy into a woman. Makes sense to me.

[VaMarine]

Lorix nothing personal and im not sure how good those docs are out a PI (ive never been there) but I think it would take a lot more than boot camp to turn you into a man..

[Shadowman777]

Lorix nothing personal and im not sure how good those docs are out a PI (ive never been there) but I think it would take a lot more than boot camp to turn you into a man..

Maybe before and after pics would help! LOL!

[MKinney]

I leave for PI May 15th.

[Worsham]

I ship to PI 20060619....so I'll be arriving a week after you....
Your name definitely threw me off....wouldn't have taken you for a female....
Glad to see it though....been a little lonely one here.....
How old are you.....?I'm 26.

[KMichael]

im 17...

[Brooklyn]

This thread has taken a rather....interesting turn.

[Rdy2gopoolie]

Yes it has.

[KMichael]

kinda scary...

[Brooklyn]

LOL, yea but in a couple of months you'll be wishing you had some odd stalker drooling over you instead of multiple D.I.s screaming at you.

[Shadowman777]

LOL, yea but in a couple of months you'll be wishing you had some odd stalker drooling over you instead of multiple D.I.s screaming at you.

Hello! That would be a "disciplined" old stalker, thank you very much! *GRIN*

[Shazda]

I will be shipping out 20060417 I have around a month and a half to get myself in shape.

[Worsham]

Hey...I'm not a stalker....
I'm a female as well....meant I was lonely as one of the only female poolies on here....

[Shadowman777]

Hey...I'm not a stalker....
I'm a female as well....meant I was lonely as one of the only female poolies on here....

I think it was just said in jest. Is your hubby a Marine? Your bio sez "Marine spouse" - yet you are going into the Corps as well?

[Worsham]

Just wanted to be sure.....

You are correct.

My husband is medically retired and I ship 20060619.

[Shadowman777]

Just wanted to be sure.....

You are correct.

My husband is medically retired and I ship 20060619.

Wow - that is awesome that you are going to take the plunge. Your hubby has got to be very proud and scared to death - all at the same time! I know I would be. I am guessing there are no children yet, so now would be the time. Well congrats and keep us up to date!

Steve

[Worsham]

Wrong....there are two daughters, 3 and 7 years old....

That's why he's scared to death......

But thank you for your well wishes

[christine_06]

you'll do just fine Worsham and i bet your husband will too.

[VaMarine]

Just wondering if your in boot camp.. whos going to cook for him??? Have you taught the 7 year old how to do that already ??

sorry couldnt help myself

[Shadowman777]

you'll do just fine Worsham and i bet your husband will too.

No - SHE WILL do just fine. Hubby will be pulling his hair out!

Tougher for mom tho with missing her kids. She is a woman of courage.

[irishprincess]

Hey yall I shipout july 10th trying to get it push up to end of June. PI here I come!

[AmyG]

I haven't signed yet, but I know I'm going to PI because I be a girl. If I'd been a guy, I'd'a gone to San Diego, but it's PI for me!

[tpl6465]

God bless recruits,enjoy it as much as I had back in 1960 as part of the old timers.
Good Luck on your new careers.
Semper FI .
SGT/Lyman

[JMartinez]

How are you doing Devil Pups? Let me give it to you straight and direct as can be. Marine Corps training is Marine Corps training! Boot Camp is Boot Camp regardless where you go. I had a Drill instructor that went to Boot Camp at Parris Island. He was a Drill Instructor at San Diego. There is no difference. You want my opinion? When I was stationed at Camp Pendleton 1st Marine Division. I noticed one thing, some marines from the East Coast had a hard time running up those hills that we used to PT on. You can say what you want and believe what you want. The reality is I had no problem running in the East Cost weather and climate while I was stationed there. When you go the West Coast to any of the units out there you better be prepared to suck it up on those hills. If you get sent to Okinawa (the Rock) it is the same issue at CTA, NTA. Last but not least if you go to Korea and the Mountains or Mt Fuji in Japan you really need to be in good shape otherwise you are going to be in a world of hurt. Good Luck there Devil Pups!

Semper Fi!!!

[Shadowman777]

How are you doing Devil Pups? Let me give it to you straight and direct as can be. Marine Corps training is Marine Corps training! Boot Camp is Boot Camp regardless where you go. I had a Drill instructor that went to Boot Camp at Parris Island. He was a Drill Instructor at San Diego. There is no difference. You want my opinion? When I was stationed at Camp Pendleton 1st Marine Division. I noticed one thing, some marines from the East Coast had a hard time running up those hills that we used to PT on. You can say what you want and believe what you want. The reality is I had no problem running in the East Cost weather and climate while I was stationed there. When you go the West Coast to any of the units out there you better be prepared to suck it up on those hills. If you get sent to Okinawa (the Rock) it is the same issue at CTA, NTA. Last but not least if you go to Korea and the Mountains or Mt Fuji in Japan you really need to be in good shape otherwise you are going to be in a world of hurt. Good Luck there Devil Pups!

Semper Fi!!!

Good point - and one that I was thinking about earlier. PI is very flat, and no hills to speak of.

I thought I heard that they plowed the hills in PI to make it easier for WM's - but that could be just rumor ... GRIN. (Now I'm in trouble - lol)

[AmyG]

Haha, very funny. Now I'm not worried anymore, lol.

[KMichael]

Good point - and one that I was thinking about earlier. PI is very flat, and no hills to speak of.

I thought I heard that they plowed the hills in PI to make it easier for WM's - but that could be just rumor ... GRIN. (Now I'm in trouble - lol)

yeah... but san diego is out but the airport... so it's pretty flat too... with the exception of Mt. Mother F***er... but hills or no hills... im good to go... cross country and track runner... im all over it...

[jghall]

Myself and 45 other veteran Marines are going to PI 26 April for 2 days via a charter coach. Nostalgia trip. W e were there last May also. Mt first time was 1952. (OUCH)
Guy Hall (Maryland) Still proud to be a Marine

[p8ntballsnipr1]

sounds like a lot of us pups are gonna be in the same squads

the rack ill use on the island has my a$$ 20060807

see u guys there haha

[VaMarine]

the rack ill use on the island has my a$$ 20060807



If thats with in the first say 3 days you wont be seeing a rack.. if i rememeber correctly we didnt sleep much for at least 2 days if not 3.. first "decent" night of sleep i got was after we got to the platoon..

[hunter06]

p8ntballsnipr1,

I also leave on 20060807. See you there

[Marine84]

Shadowman - you are so full of it (big grin) - plowing hills for WMs..........kinda hard to plow a hill in a freakin' swamp!

Either place for boot camp is just as bad as the other - you got the hills on the west coast and humidity and sand fleas on the east. But all you newbies better not swat at them sand fleas - they got to eat too (according to every DI that ever caught me swattin' at them). Back when I went through we used Skin So Soft (Avon makes it) but they made us quit using it cause it doesn't let you sweat cool your body down when you run. It was damned good for them sand fleas though!

[stiffler2]

I am going to PI on 20060917
I actually want to go, because I did here it was tougher.

[CrazyBrave83]

Neither is tougher than the other, at least in terms of training.

Regardless of where you go you'll be following the SAME Matrix the RTR for the Depot uses. It's not Depot specific, it's Corps-wide. Granted, San Diego has changed the order of certain things, but don't worry, you'll still be tackling them.

I was at Parris Island. I think the reason PI may be viewed as 'tougher' is two-fold. One? It's the older brother. It edges MCRD San Diego out when it comes to the USMC Mythos, if only slightly. But the other reason is because it's alone in the middle of a swamp, one road in, one road out. Compare that to San Diego, which is right next to an airport and in the middle of Urban sprawl.

Don't fret though. Your Drill Instructors know EXACTLY how to make it feel like you're stuck in an alternate universe, regardless of your surroundings.

Swamps and Sand Fleas?
Hills and Hollywood?

It doesn't matter. The equation equals MARINE. End of story.

[outlaw3179]

Dont women train at P.I.? ;)

[MKocher]

Compare that to San Diego, which is right next to an airport and in the middle of Urban sprawl.


I don't know, I'd almost think that would make it harder. At least at PI you're isolated and you can be like "Well, everyone here is a Marine or hoping to be one, and so I'm surrounded by everyone that is like me"

Whereas at San Diego you are seeing people flying away constantly and know that there are beaches full of hotties a couple miles away, and more clubs and bars than you can count.

And Pacific Beach.. oh god.. it's gonna be torture knowing PB is so close yet.. so far.

[NYcityborn]

I don't know, I'd almost think that would make it harder. At least at PI you're isolated and you can be like "Well, everyone here is a Marine or hoping to be one, and so I'm surrounded by everyone that is like me"

Whereas at San Diego you are seeing people flying away constantly and know that there are beaches full of hotties a couple miles away, and more clubs and bars than you can count.

And Pacific Beach.. oh god.. it's gonna be torture knowing PB is so close yet.. so far.HAHA,thats funny.

[NYcityborn]

I am going to PI on 20060917
I actually want to go, because I did here it was tougher.I also heard the same thing,thats why I also want to go,but if SD is tougher,than I will go to SD,but to me,they are both tough.

[MKocher]

HAHA,thats funny.

Think about it man. There are maybe 1000+ Females on Parris Island at any given time. When you're at MCRDSD you know that there are literally millions of California girls within 10 miles of you.

And thousands of them are laying on the beach in bikinis...

And all you get to see is your fellow recruits in tighty whities!!

:mad:

[outlaw3179]

lol...you guys make me laugh....the last thing on your minds is going to be some chicks who want to have nothing to do with some bootcampers with shaved heads, running around screaming KILL!

[MKocher]

lol...you guys make me laugh....the last thing on your minds is going to be some chicks who want to have nothing to do with some bootcampers with shaved heads, running around screaming KILL!

Sir, I have to respectfully disagree.

The ladies always like this poolee :D

[outlaw3179]

lol..yeah .. well you better start getting plenty of rack pt now , cuz when you go where ever you go .....its all over ! lol


" YOUR DAYS OF HUMPING OLE MARY JANE ROTTEN CROTCH.... ARE OVER !"

[MKocher]

lol..yeah .. well you better start getting plenty of rack pt now , cuz when you go where ever you go .....its all over ! lol


" YOUR DAYS OF HUMPING OLE MARY JANE ROTTEN CROTCH.... ARE OVER !"

Now THAT is an order I have no trouble following.

Off to get rack PT, aye, aye, SIR!!!

:cool:

[outlaw3179]

lol..youll make a fine Marine .

[Marine84]

MKocher - you kill me boy - I've been sitting here laughing my ass off reading your posts. Yeah there will be 1000 females on PI at any given time but, trust me, when a platoon of them comes your way, YOUR DI will make your platoon do an about face so you CAN'T look at them. Sometimes the guys DI will not only make you do an about face but will also IPT your asses to the point of exhaustion just so you will forget about it. And I'm sure the ladies will love your poolee ass but they won't be thinking about you either - nothing personal - just the way it is. I know I didn't think about one until the little bit of liberty we got at the end of boot camp and we got to mingle with some guys for a while. I still have pictures of some fine fella that I met that day and never even knew his name but he was cute as hell so I asked if he would have a picture made with me so I could take it back home and tell some lies. After boot camp I felt like a kid in a candy store everywhere I went because the ratio of men to women was greater no matter where I was stationed. Good luck in the Corps.

[outlaw3179]

Marine 84 ..your a chick right ? lol

[Brooklyn]

LMAO

*crosses fingers*

[VaMarine]

I would how 84 is a female... if not someone has some splain to do..

[MKocher]

I would how 84 is a female... if not someone has some splain to do..

"Don't Ask Don't Tell"

:D

[outlaw3179]

were just playing with you ...we know your a female Marine ...Semper Fi :)

[Marine84]

Yeah.............I'm a BAM (for you poolees that means Broad Ass Marine) and a damned fine too even at 45. I could still give some of these fellas a run for their money!

[Shadowman777]

MKocher - you kill me boy - I've been sitting here laughing my ass off reading your posts. Yeah there will be 1000 females on PI at any given time but, trust me, when a platoon of them comes your way, YOUR DI will make your platoon do an about face so you CAN'T look at them. Sometimes the guys DI will not only make you do an about face but will also IPT your asses to the point of exhaustion just so you will forget about it. And I'm sure the ladies will love your poolee ass but they won't be thinking about you either - nothing personal - just the way it is.

I got to see the wm's up close and personal at PI in '79. One of the perks for qualifying Expert on the rifle range was we got to serve chow to the wm's. That was NOT a perk let me tell you. Can u say "rough" looking? lol

I am guessing they did not allow you to wear make up until the end of third phase? I am sure that all changed before 1984 though (as Steve digs to get his butt out of trouble ...) :yes:

Steve

[Shadowman777]

I got to see the wm's up close and personal at PI in '79. One of the perks for qualifying Expert on the rifle range was we got to serve chow to the wm's. That was NOT a perk let me tell you. Can u say "rough" looking? lol

I am guessing they did not allow you to wear make up until the end of third phase? I am sure that all changed before 1984 though (as Steve digs to get his butt out of trouble ...) :yes:

Steve

Hey Kim -

Oddly enough, when I did a Google search of your name, I came across a picture of you from 1984! Go figure.

http://www.bikini-beach.com/beach_bunny_hot-seat-black-white-6047T-bikini.jpg (http://www.bikini-beach.com/beach_bunny.htm)

I told things changed by 1984! (Am I out of hot water now???)

Steve

[Marine84]

yeah............looked just like that in 84 except I'm dark headed - HAAHAHAHA! I'll post a pic for you in the next few days and if you want to see what I look like now, search for DiamondGirl_61 on msn (hotmail). Yeah we WMs looked just as rough as you guys during boot camp. We didn't get to wear makeup until later and even then we had about a 1/2 day where they gave us a class on how to apply the sh_t, if you can believe that. That was about 1/2 of a wasted day! The roughest it ever got for me was the 3 days we had to go without a shower staying in the swamp. We all knew that a shower was going to be the first thing we got to do when we got back to the squadbay but our DIs weren't done hazing the fool out of us. We had to get in formation and fall out 3 or 4 times because all 70 some odd of us couldn't get through the doors and online as fast as they wanted us to. It's funny as hell looking back on it................

[mrsjones]

Ok so all of you who are going to Parris Island. Stop worrying so much. I went to boot camp there I graduated Feb. 14, 2003. As long as you do exactly what you are told to do and do it fast and with no lip you will be ok..I suggest that when you go to the PX for the first time you get only what you are told to get...The DI's will check and you will get quarter decked if you act stupid and get things that you are not suppose to.:yes: Just remember that it will only be as bad as you make it. Just listen to everything that is said to you should be just fine;) .. be prepared to get a lot of shots...hope that no one is afraid of needles.

[AmyG]

LOL! That's actually my biggest worry...needles...lol.

[May06Enlistee]

hey girls! i leave the last week in may...of course to parris island, cuz i'm a girl...i think it's gonna be great tho...i'll be there thru the hell months tho...june, july, and i grd near the end of august. at least i'll get a nice tan tho...hahaha...i'm j/k. anyway, does anyone know if we are allowed to purchase off for the sandfleas? i know we're supposed to suffer. semper fi, ladies...and boys...lol...

[mrsjones]

I was there during the winter months so i am not sure if you are allowed to purchase off for the sandfleas...although there were times when it was warm enough for sandfleas and they did come out (my graduation day, we had to deal with them) The drill instructors will let you know what you can buy and what you cant. Just dont take any with you.

[outlaw3179]

I love being a Hollywood Marine :)

[Welbaum]

hey girls! i leave the last week in may...of course to parris island, cuz i'm a girl...i think it's gonna be great tho...i'll be there thru the hell months tho...june, july, and i grd near the end of august. at least i'll get a nice tan tho...hahaha...i'm j/k. anyway, does anyone know if we are allowed to purchase off for the sandfleas? i know we're supposed to suffer. semper fi, ladies...and boys...lol...

i went to boot during those same months...didn't run into any sand fleas. They were lucky.

[May06Enlistee]

i won't bring anything with me except the clothes on my back, id and all that good stuff and some shampoo and conditioner i can just throw away at meps. i know the drill. haha...how do you like the corps? how are women treated...from what i hear they are treated quite well, but that depends on who you talk to and how you conduct yourself, which i will be one of those girls that just stays in every night studying and working out. i'm not interested in partying and all that stuff. thanks for the info tho, hun...look forward to hearing from you! my im on aol is ween143. ttys! semper fi!

[mrsjones]

From what I experienced women are treated like equals. I made it throught boot and was at Camp Gieger for MCT when I got discharged for medical reasons. I wouldnt suggest that you just stay in all night and study or work out, get out there and make friends and have some fun just dont act stupid and you will be fun. that is once you get out of boot camp, until then just listen to anything and everything people tell you. my aol screenname is h0tm4ry22

[Shadowman777]

yeah............looked just like that in 84 except I'm dark headed - HAAHAHAHA! I'll post a pic for you in the next few days and if you want to see what I look like now, search for DiamondGirl_61 on msn (hotmail)

DUH! I thought I read you were a blonde! My bad.

I thought I had heard they teach you in boot how to put on make up. The closest we got to that was close shaves, trimming off neck hair and nasil hair removal. Hmmm ... would cleaning up "toe jam" qualify???

Steve

[Marine84]

HAHAHAHAHAHA! And I thought the makeup class was funny - they actually had to teach you how to trim your body hair? That's funny as hell!

[Shadowman777]

HAHAHAHAHAHA! And I thought the makeup class was funny - they actually had to teach you how to trim your body hair? That's funny as hell!

Of course! That's why we look so good and clean cut!

I mean how dumb would it look to have a high and tight, and then all kinds of fur sticking out the back of your neck? Little chest hairs sticking above the T-shirt neckline also go. And those long flowing nasil hairs? One of those could fall out and the enemy could use it to make a bomb!

Hey the Corps does a great job of cleaning us guys up! I still impliment all of those techniques today.

[May06Enlistee]

you guys kill me!!! i've heard all the stories about what the Drill Instructors say about the opposite sex (btw i'm a chic). makes me laugh. yeah, i guess we all better get that rack pt in before we go, but to be honest, i've been so focused i don't even think about the boys right now (at least not a lot, well...i might change my mind right before i leave and get some concentrated rack pt in, but anyway...). i don't understand how it's that bad to not have sex for three months...it's called self control people!! sooooo, how long is this liberty we're talkin about here when we get to "mingle"...hahaha...good talk peeps...flipside...

[MKocher]

you guys kill me!!! i've heard all the stories about what the Drill Instructors say about the opposite sex (btw i'm a chic). makes me laugh. yeah, i guess we all better get that rack pt in before we go, but to be honest, i've been so focused i don't even think about the boys right now (at least not a lot, well...i might change my mind right before i leave and get some concentrated rack pt in, but anyway...). i don't understand how it's that bad to not have sex for three months...it's called self control people!! sooooo, how long is this liberty we're talkin about here when we get to "mingle"...hahaha...good talk peeps...flipside...

You're crazy! Going 3 months without any sort of relief is going to be horrible. I'm already psyching myself up by going a couple days here or there without..

Gah!

I can't handle it!

[outlaw3179]

lol...you guys are nutz

[MKocher]

lol...you guys are nutz

I prefer to think of myself as awesome, actually. :cool:

(You know, having a drill instructor reading this board, and using my real name, if he ever reads my posts I'm in for about 100 extra killings :D)

[Rdy2gopoolie]

p8ntballsnipr1,

I also leave on 20060807. See you there


We should have a party!! Meet you there :marine:

[Shadowman777]

You're crazy! Going 3 months without any sort of relief is going to be horrible. I'm already psyching myself up by going a couple days here or there without..

Gah!

I can't handle it!

Two words ....

1) Salt

2) Peeter

[May06Enlistee]

hahaha...you can't even go a few days? hmmmmmm, how old are you? i guess when it's readily accessible, it'll do that to ya, but i broke up with the guy i was dating cuz he knew i was enlisting and gave me sh*t about it cuz he didn't want me to go...and he just got out of the marines in december!!! i told him i didn't want a relationship cuz i was busy with school and work and just very dedicated to my workouts and running and sticking to my schedule, but apparently it fell on deaf ears...figures...so anyway, i take care of my urges in other ways...who needs boys when you have batteries? hahaha, oooooooooooooooraaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh!!! lol....

angie :)

[MKocher]

hahaha...you can't even go a few days? hmmmmmm, how old are you? i guess when it's readily accessible, it'll do that to ya, but i broke up with the guy i was dating cuz he knew i was enlisting and gave me sh*t about it cuz he didn't want me to go...and he just got out of the marines in december!!! i told him i didn't want a relationship cuz i was busy with school and work and just very dedicated to my workouts and running and sticking to my schedule, but apparently it fell on deaf ears...figures...so anyway, i take care of my urges in other ways...who needs boys when you have batteries? hahaha, oooooooooooooooraaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh!!! lol....

angie :)

I'm 21, and I go to one of the top 20 party schools in the country :banana:

So yeah, it's readily available, mwahahahaha

P.S.

Good move droppin' him, the hallmark of a good relationship is that even if you don't agree with your partner's decision, you support it. :D

[Marine84]

Angie - I know that's right............you can even name them too. They'll never tell you no, they don't fall asleep on you, YOU always get what YOU want, you don't have to feed it, and it will never go soft on you.

MKocher - It would probably behoove you to reintroduce yourself to your old girlfriend "Rosie Palm" and don't try to tell ANY of us that you left her alone a long time ago. Party school or not, Rosie will ALWAYS be your best friend.

[MKocher]

MKocher - It would probably behoove you to reintroduce yourself to your old girlfriend "Rosie Palm" and don't try to tell ANY of us that you left her alone a long time ago. Party school or not, Rosie will ALWAYS be your best friend.

I'm going to leave Rosie Palm alone during boot camp. The idea of her doing her thing with 50 other guys in the room isn't a good one!

I'll just toughen up. :)

[Shadowman777]

I'm going to leave Rosie Palm alone during boot camp. The idea of her doing her thing with 50 other guys in the room isn't a good one!

I'll just toughen up. :)

LOL - anyone who talks about it as much as you do, can't be getting any. Which is just as well - as VD is nothing to clap about.
:banana:

[LittleDevilDog]

I'm going to leave Rosie Palm alone during boot camp. The idea of her doing her thing with 50 other guys in the room isn't a good one!

I'll just toughen up. :)

LOL! We'll see what you say when you get back.

[MKocher]

LOL - anyone who talks about it as much as you do, can't be getting any. Which is just as well - as VD is nothing to clap about.
:banana:

And I respectfully declare you to be wrong, sir :D:cool:

[KMichael]

Dont women train at P.I.? ;)

yea... all women train at parris island... 4th RTBn. Companies N, O and P... ^^

[KMichael]

Two words ....

1) Salt

2) Peeter

they dont use salt peeter anymore... they found out it can cause prostate problems in the future... so the guys are on the "honor system" now... lol

[Marine84]

Shadowman this is for you - here's what the Corps did to me then and what I look like now. Have you ever seen a prettier WM? Well, you probably have but humor me OK?

file:///A:/Then.jpg

file:///A:/Now.jpg

[MKocher]

Ma'am, in order to upload images you have to click the thing at the bottom of the reply form that says "Go Advanced" and then on the next page there is a box that says "Manage Attachments" go in there and upload the pictures and then they will show up in your post.

[Marine84]

OK let's see if I get this right.................me then

[MKocher]

OK let's see if I get this right.................me then

Yes Ma'am, it worked.

:banana:

[Marine84]

and me now.................

[bigalholmes165]

and me now.................

WOW!!!

[outlaw3179]

Not too bad devil dog ;)

[MKocher]

WOW!!!

My thoughts exactly. If WMs look like that, both in and out of the Corps, I'm going to be a happy camper :D

[Brooklyn]

Man, I've been missing alot not reading this thread. Good dirty entertainment.

[Shadowman777]

and me now.................

Hubba-Hubba ... devil babe! :dazed:

[Marine84]

Thanks ya'll - see I told you I could probably give some of these yungins a run for their money................:banana: just like I did the ones in the 80s.

[bigalholmes165]

.

My thoughts exactly. If WMs look like that, both in and out of the Corps, I'm going to be a happy camper :D


1st off, you are gonna be in some deep doo-doo after some folks see that you wrote - WM's.

2nd, methinks that a 'Yes, Maam', or something similar, to Ms Green would be much more sufficent than a raging hormomal impedence by a young pup with a certain lack of respect. Ms Green IS a Marine, has paid her dues, and demands a bit of respect.

Thirdly, being a poor ole Marine meownself, I bet a dollar to a day old dog turd that I can get away with a 'WOW', but you, civilian, might soon be getting thrashed mightily from some of the Marines on this board.

Lastly, Ms Green is a fellow Georgian like myself, and I will take her side, along with the side of any fellow Marine FIRST.

.

[May06Enlistee]

marine84, girl, you know it!!! an occassional battery change and you're good to go! besides, guys, i hate to tell you this, but y'all got a lot to learn about women...i was just told this the other day...women have sex with whomever and whenever they want to, guys have sex when women want to...hahaha...thought that was funny...i never saw it that way either, but in a lot of cases i'd hafta agree...lol...sorry boys...man up, beotches!!! i'm just kidding, kind of...all that aside tho, it still baffles my mind that some ppl have issues with going without getting any ass for more than a few days...i think that's called a personal problem, or maybe just a coverup for someone who isn't getting ANY!! haha...

[MKocher]

.




1st off, you are gonna be in some deep doo-doo after some folks see that you wrote - WM's.

2nd, methinks that a 'Yes, Maam', or something similar, to Ms Green would be much more sufficent than a raging hormomal impedence by a young pup with a certain lack of respect. Ms Green IS a Marine, has paid her dues, and demands a bit of respect.

Thirdly, being a poor ole Marine meownself, I bet a dollar to a day old dog turd that I can get away with a 'WOW', but you, civilian, might soon be getting thrashed mightily from some of the Marines on this board.

Lastly, Ms Green is a fellow Georgian like myself, and I will take her side, along with the side of any fellow Marine FIRST.

.

Sir,

I'm gonna bet dollars to doughnuts that Marine84 probably didn't mind what I said at all. If she does, I'll be glad to apologize to her.

Second, from what I've seen I thought WM or FM was the proper term? In fact, that is what I've seen most of the women on this board use. If I was mistaken, that's all it was. A simple mistake, definately didn't mean any offence by it.

Third, I don't lack respect at all, for anyone on this board, so I'm not sure where that came from. As far as I know, complimenting someone on their physical appearance isn't showing a lack of respect at all? She was specifically posting those pictures for people to comment on, if you read back through the thread, so I am going to respectfully disagree with you that I was out of line at all.

[May06Enlistee]

marine84, you are a very beautiful lady, ma'am...i'll bet all the guys were all over you...i hope i get the same responses you are after i graduate...you can check out my pick by going to my profile if you want...i'm not puttin my mug on here...haha...all these boys are droolin over you, ma'am! so cute!

[MKocher]

all that aside tho, it still baffles my mind that some ppl have issues with going without getting any ass for more than a few days...i think that's called a personal problem, or maybe just a coverup for someone who isn't getting ANY!! haha...

You know, I -WAS- just joking around when I said that. I don't know why everyone took it so seriously, haha.

Oh well.

It's funny anyway :cool:

[Shadowman777]

all that aside tho, it still baffles my mind that some ppl have issues with going without getting any ass for more than a few days...i think that's called a personal problem, or maybe just a coverup for someone who isn't getting ANY!! haha...

Believe me, in boot camp - sex will be the LAST thing on any recruits mind! You'll just be thinking about surviving the next day! You shall see!

The great thing in becoming a Marine is that you will grow, mature, and find out more about yourself just 3 months then most will do in an entire lifetime. Your life will turn 360 degrees - 3 or 4 times in boot. The bad thing is - your slimey civilian friends will be EXACTLY the way they were before you left. And that will be difficult to comprehend since you've changed sooo much. IF you make it that is! :qmark: :qmark: :qmark:

[KMichael]

wow... this thread has taken a really wierd turn... lol going without any... no problem... b/f has been gone for 4 months... i think i can handle 3 months on the island lol...

[bigalholmes165]

Sir,

I'm gonna bet dollars to doughnuts that Marine84 probably didn't mind what I said at all. If she does, I'll be glad to apologize to her.

Second, from what I've seen I thought WM or FM was the proper term? In fact, that is what I've seen most of the women on this board use. If I was mistaken, that's all it was. A simple mistake, definately didn't mean any offence by it.

Third, I don't lack respect at all, for anyone on this board, so I'm not sure where that came from. As far as I know, complimenting someone on their physical appearance isn't showing a lack of respect at all? She was specifically posting those pictures for people to comment on, if you read back through the thread, so I am going to respectfully disagree with you that I was out of line at all.

Ok kid, you be on your own.

[Shadowman777]

wow... this thread has taken a really wierd turn... lol going without any... no problem... b/f has been gone for 4 months... i think i can handle 3 months on the island lol...

LOL - I have been without for 6 months straight - and I AM MARRIED! LOL

(Errr .... maybe that is THE reason!)

[KMichael]

LOL - I have been without for 6 months straight - and I AM MARRIED! LOL

(Errr .... maybe that is THE reason!)

Hmm... That sucks... I thought 4 months was bad.... lol... What did you do to p*ss her off? lol...

[VaMarine]

marine84, you are a very beautiful lady, ma'am...i'll bet all the guys were all over you...i hope i get the same responses you are after i graduate...you can check out my pick by going to my profile if you want...i'm not puttin my mug on here...haha...all these boys are droolin over you, ma'am! so cute!


If there were women like you in when i was (not soo long ago) Im not sure I would have left.. nor am i sure they wouldnt have a ring on their finger and me telling these new wannabe devil dogs how i met the love of my life in the Corps...

<thinking daggum why didnt the build them with smiles like that when i was in>

[VaMarine]

Salt Peter Etc...

No need to use it because during times of High Stress(Boot Camp) the body stops producing the hormone required to have ejaculation.. Now im not saying you cannot still get things up or that you cannot get things that happen to be up off.. but it will take tons of time.. and well yeah thats all im saying stress reduces the sex drive and because of that most wont be interested while in boot camp.. even though sex also reduces stress.. but thats for another discussion..

[Shadowman777]

Hmm... That sucks... I thought 4 months was bad.... lol... What did you do to p*ss her off? lol...

It might be because of my "over-the-top" desire for Philadelphia foods.

Honestly, I think she is nutz ...

http://www.mttu.com/waiting7.jpg

[KMichael]

It might be because of my "over-the-top" desire for Philadelphia foods.

Honestly, I think she is nutz ...

lol... thats great... i just ate a philly cheesesteak sammich about 10 minutes ago... ^^ mmmmm.... but uh... anyone willing to work for cheesesteak is kinda out there on Neptune... But then again... It's no different that my dad being willing to work for any kind of Angus beef... Crazy ranchin SOB... lol...

[Shadowman777]

If there were women like you in when i was (not soo long ago) Im not sure I would have left.. nor am i sure they wouldnt have a ring on their finger and me telling these new wannabe devil dogs how i met the love of my life in the Corps...

<THINKING in was i when that like smiles with them build the didnt why daggum>

BITE YOUR TONGUE MARINE! My "ex" was a WM!

You may have heard of her ... lives in Florida ... better known as the "Wicked Witch of the Southeast." You may have heard of her! I am still convinced if someone were to splash her with water, she would scream, "I'm melting ..."

(That may not make sense to the younger poolees)

Fortunately, I have upgraded to a newer model. You know - faster processor, bigger hard drive, more RAM - like that.
Woo-hoo! :banana:

LOL

Steve

[KMichael]

excuse me but im not that young... the wizard of freakin oz was and still is one of my favorite childhood memories... lol... (specially the flying monkies... LOL)

[Marine84]

No offense taken.............you guys are sweet. When I turned 40 in 01, instead of having a conniption I went and had a copyright tattooed on my hip (the little copyright sign with 1961 underneath it) AND I have a military one - I have a set of Ordnance wings tattooed in the small of my back.

To all of you poolees - that's something else that the Corps does to you - NOBODY can tell you that you're not a badass. You won't have to broadcast it or even open your mouth. Having the title alone makes you a badass.

[May06Enlistee]

i love what you wrote Marine84 about being a badass...i think that's funny, and true of course...i think very highly of my marine friends, but they do have some kickass tats...WHEN i grad from bootcamp, i wanna get one of course...your trademard one is def unique...you think outside the box...i like that...anyway, this whole forum is just hysterical...i hope bootcamp is this funny...although, with my personality, i'm sure i'll have a blast...can't lie tho, i'm nervous and scared and all that good stuff that boot is supposed to do to ya...but i can't wait...i'm ready to leave this place and the ppl around here in the dust...if any of you have ever been to connecticut, you know what i mean...stuck up, woosie ppl who are in a hurry to do anything and everything and ***** about anything and everything until there's nothing left to ***** about, in which case they create something...it's ridiculous...i don't even feel like i am from here...i'm so different than the ppl here...maybe i was switched at birth or something...anyway, y'all have a great day...i'm off to the grind...adios amigos...

[Marine84]

Boot camp won't be funny until you get through it - when I went through, the only thing I could think of was "what the hell have I done?" but now (22 years later) I can honestly laugh about the majority of it. Sounds like you're in the same boat I was in - I hated my little small town in the middle of the Bible Belt, if you weren't white you were black, everybody knows everybody and they've all done one another at some point in their lives. I couldn't wait to get out and the Corps was the fastest way without my having to save money from the piddly minimum wage job I had back then.

And it's natural to be scared about boot camp - it's the fear of the unknown. You'll still be scared to death for the first few weeks but after you figure out what's expected of you, it will be fine.

[May06Enlistee]

i know it's natural to be scared...def scared of the unknown, or at least anxious...i know you look back on bootcamp and see how much fun it was, but i hope i can keep the state of mind that helps me to see how much fun it is while i'm in it...i think i can hold on to that...but i def know and accept the fact that it's not supposed to be really...but i can't wait to have that exerience under my belt and to finally have that pride and confidence of calling myself and being recognized as a marine...i'm completely honored as hell even thinking about it, and i'm so dedicated it's not even funny...well, i hope you are having a wonderful day, my dear...thanks for the message...semper fi, ma'am!

~angie :)

[AThames]

well i'll also be on the Island. i cant wait to ship. i leave may 29

[LittleDevilDog]

I'll be there in about 3-4 years... lol. Take a deep breath and love every minute of it. You're closer to the Corps than this kid right now.

[Focus Fate]

I'll be there on the 27th

[May06Enlistee]

i'll let y'all know on my ship date, depends on when they ship women that month...if i can, i'll be there on the 29th as well...i have finals the week of the 15th so i hafta finish the semester first...ttys everyone!!!

[Worsham]

Looks like a lot of us are going to be there at the same time....

We'll probably come across one another and never know.

[double d]

Is anyone going to Quantico, Virginia this summer? Or am I the only one here?

[Worsham]

To my knowledge, Marine Corps Recruits go to one of two places, either Parris Island or San Diego. That is for the Enlisted. Are your circumstances different?

[double d]

To my knowledge, Marine Corps Recruits go to one of two places, either Parris Island or San Diego. That is for the Enlisted. Are your circumstances different?

Yeah, I'm going for the officer program at OCS and leave this summer. Is everyone here enlisted? Or are there officers here too?

[Worsham]

From what I've seen, I think most of us are going enlisted.

[double d]

Yeah, that's what I'm starting to think too.

[AmyG]

There are officers around, but most of us are going enlisted. I hope to eventually go officer, just not yet.

[SonnyD]

Yeah, most poolees here are going enlisted, myself included. Though I'm aiming for MECEP (if thats how it's spelled) to get my college completed and then to serve as an officer. Had a funriture delivery to a retired Major from the Marines. He went enlisted then officer (isn't it called mustang?), and he was of the same opinion that all leaders should be made to serve at one time.

[LittleDevilDog]

That's what I may do. If I ever do want to get commisioned, I definitely want to have a taste of enlistment. Who knows, I may want to just stay there for my time in the Corps.

[AThames]

im goin to become commisioned, i will be doing the PLC.

[11A78]

i went to Pi on June 12, 1978. i like the idea that we WM have one and onely one place to go for training to become the best female warriors of all time. You see i was raised as an army brat. My father landed in Normandy, had an uncle in Korea, an uncle in the 101st Airborne who was a medic in Nam and my cousin who was also a 101st in Nam. ALL ARMY. Not to mention two nephews who also join the army. So i wanted to be different. PI was the best place and times of my life. So enjoy the ride girls.:nerd:

[Echo Lima]

I went to P.I. in 1975 Plt. 200... Only way off the island was P.O.V., Bus or Pine box. Didn't have a P.O.V. and surely wasn't going by Pine Box...COME ON BUS!!

[KMichael]

my whole family is USAF... Havent lived up to their expectations so far so I decided to not disappoint them and went Marines... Lol... My dad and his side of the family arent to keen on the whole thing but they'll live... My grandpa is the only supportive one on that side of the family... Oh well... I'll live... ^^

[KMichael]

kinda crazy...

[Shadowman777]

my whole family is USAF... Havent lived up to their expectations so far so I decided to not disappoint them and went Marines... Lol... My dad and his side of the family arent to keen on the whole thing but they'll live... My grandpa is the only supportive one on that side of the family... Oh well... I'll live... ^^

LOL - they are scared for you! Not a bad thing as they love you. My father was the same way. He was an Army puke. To this day he still has to tell me how Army boot was "tougher" then it is now - when *he* was in. My uncle (a Marine) and I just look at each with a grin, knowing he doesn't even have a clue!!! LOL!!!

You will find this from your family as well. It is OK though. You just smile with the full knowledge that they have never been through the meat grinder - nor can they ever comprehend it. You will face adversity the likes of which they will NEVER EVER known, and be tranformed from a piece of coal into a diamond!

I wish I could do it again!!!!

You will do well recruit Michael!

Steve

P.S. You know the rub in being a Marine is that no one can ever know what it is to be a Marine - unless they have been one! You will find this to be true as well.

[Zippo]

my whole family is USAF...

you think thats bad? my whole family is NAVY!
needless to say, a lot of jokes get thrown back-and-forth but i think i usually win.
sorry.. but sailors are just easier to make fun of!

[Shadowman777]

you think thats bad? my whole family is NAVY!
needless to say, a lot of jokes get thrown back-and-forth but i think i usually win.
sorry.. but sailors are just easier to make fun of!

The proper word for naval personnel is "Squid." BUT ... not until you make it through boot camp. It is only then that you earn the right to call them the tentacled non-hackers that they are.

[KMichael]

The proper word for naval personnel is "Squid." BUT ... not until you make it through boot camp. It is only then that you earn the right to call them the tentacled non-hackers that they are.

Thats funny... Although I'm not too sure if I'm ready to go by Recruit Michael yet... Still have a couple 8 weeks or so... Lol...

[Shadowman777]

Thats funny... Although I'm not too sure if I'm ready to go by Recruit Michael yet... Still have a couple 8 weeks or so... Lol...

You are a recruit! But that's not the name you are after --- it is Marine!

It could be worse. Sometime between 1979 and 2002, the Corps changed names. When I was in, we were called "Privates" not "recruits" in boot camp. So, going with what I knew, my first bunch of letters to my son at Parris Island were, "Private Stephen ..." My son gave me the heads up about 2 weeks in, but said the DI's gave him weird looks when my letters got there. Could be they remembered when they were "privates" at boot too.

Steve

[KMichael]

yeah... i WILL get the title... heehee... Yeah... I knew y'all were called privates when y'all were in recruit training... Anyway... I'll suck it up... take it all as it comes and hope june 5th doesnt come too soon... then again... BRING IT ON!

[momaton]

My son is a recruit at PI right NOW. The sand fleas are BAD...They use skin so soft to repel the nasty things. Whatever you do don't scratch the bites , they can get infected..and if you do get an infection tell your Di. Lots of recruits hate saying anything about needing medical care and end up really sick and getting dropped because they have missed training ....Also ask your recruiter about getting a shot for pnenomia,,,lot of recruits get the "recruit crud" and feel likr s**t while on the Island...other than that my son said

"Boot is not as hard as I thought it would be, all you have to do is do as you are told, nothing more, nothing less"

He has 27 days to go till Grad . OOH RAH

Good luck to all of you, believe me when I say I'm honored to know such brave future Marines

[Shadowman777]

My son is a recruit at PI right NOW. The sand fleas are BAD...They use skin so soft to repel the nasty things. Whatever you do don't scratch the bites , they can get infected..and if you do get an infection tell your Di. Lots of recruits hate saying anything about needing medical care and end up really sick and getting dropped because they have missed training ....Also ask your recruiter about getting a shot for pnenomia,,,lot of recruits get the "recruit crud" and feel likr s**t while on the Island...other than that my son said

"Boot is not as hard as I thought it would be, all you have to do is do as you are told, nothing more, nothing less"

He has 27 days to go till Grad . OOH RAH

Good luck to all of you, believe me when I say I'm honored to know such brave future Marines

True there are some nasty bugs there. My son went through that.

Your son was right on - do what you are told, nothing more, nothing less. The Corps has little tolerance for smart @ss know-it-alls. They do a great job at rectifying that problem - LOL! (Psst ... I was concerned by *MY* son in that regard!) The Corps solved that problem in a heartbeat!

You do realize that you won't recognize your son when he gets home don't you? MAKE SURE YOU TAKE VIDEOS - especially of the first day home. He won't be able to sit, stand or eat - unless in a proficient military manner! He won't be able to unwind for a week or better. God - I am still that way today to a certain degree! Sheesh I remember going to a club with friends after boot camp, and I stood in the club at "parade rest" the entire time!

Be proud mom!

Steve

[momaton]

I'm so proud I'm almost bursting.
Getting ready to put "Proud Marine Mom" stickers all over my car.
Next week is BWT and then the Crucible....so I'll be holding my breath for the next few days.
On another site I post on we,Mike Co, have a moderator that takes pictures of our recruits so I have seen the change and also hear it in my sons letters.
He said he won't look down on us civillians too much when he gets home..lol
I hope he can relax a little.
by the way my son's name is Steven too.
Good name, great kid, Proud (almost) Marine

[Lorix]

Any questions on PI, let me know. Any females have question out there about boot camp, all you gotta do is ask.

[MKinney]

Momaton, they issued skin so soft? (Just curious, as I've heard nothing is used for bugs)

[Shadowman777]

I'm so proud I'm almost bursting.
Getting ready to put "Proud Marine Mom" stickers all over my car.
Next week is BWT and then the Crucible....so I'll be holding my breath for the next few days.
On another site I post on we,Mike Co, have a moderator that takes pictures of our recruits so I have seen the change and also hear it in my sons letters.
He said he won't look down on us civillians too much when he gets home..lol
I hope he can relax a little.
by the way my son's name is Steven too.
Good name, great kid, Proud (almost) Marine

LOL - ah we Stephens ... we always seem to have that irrepressible "martyr's" complex! Must be a Christian thing!

By-the-way ... what BTN is he in at PI???

Steve

[The Sandman]

lol at that reference

[Shadowman777]

Momaton, they issued skin so soft? (Just curious, as I've heard nothing is used for bugs)

That would be sweet if they did offer it. I swear the crap they gave us actually attracted the foul critters!

No worries poole - it's not all that bad. We have to embellish the stories a little bit don't we??? It's not so much the sand fleas biting exposed skin, as it is when they crawl into your drawers. Ouch - now that sucked as we were not allowed to scatch our private parts except when in the presence of a corpsman. I always found that strange, but then the corpsmen were squids. Go figure.

Steve

[Shadowman777]

lol at that reference

Thank you. There is a God-fearing man in the house!!! LOL

I *LOVE* this forum!!!

Steve

[The Sandman]

my name? Stephen. though, when i go i hope its not stones

[MKinney]

Thanks for the laugh Shadow! Oh and believe me, I'm not too worried about sand flees. No pain no gain and all the good stuff.

Just about 48 days until I leave for PI.

[Shadowman777]

Thanks for the laugh Shadow! Oh and believe me, I'm not too worried about sand flees. No pain no gain and all the good stuff.

Just about 48 days until I leave for PI.

Previous recruits have noted that shaving all body hair dimnishes the ability of sand fleas to latch onto the human body - in particular the nether regions. If one is prone to infections due to sand flea bites, this might be an option for a recruit with this problem.

:yes:

Steve

[BGMFH]

20060515 MCRD Parris Island 03xx

[May06Enlistee]

PI 20060522...here i come!

[Marine84]

22 years ago we used Skin So Soft but they made us quit using it because it doesn't let you sweat the way you should so your body will cool down - it DID keep them damned sandfleas off of you though.

[jetty546]

:marine: Well im not goin' to PI, but I can't wait to get some in SD! 20060519! Hell Ya!:evilgrin:

[ringoffire]

The Husband used to mix Skin So Soft w/Aqua Velva and rubbing alchohol. The sandfleas either keep away from you or die on contact.

[Turner17]

20060724

[redngold2006]

I leave 20060607 for PI. 3 Days after my high school graduation.

[Parker-0321]

What is "Peeter Salt"? do i wanna know?

[PTstud66]

I leave Sept 4, 2006 . . anyone know what the weather is like @ Paris Island that time of year ?

[PerXes]

I think the reference is saltpeter. It's used to make gunpowder, and is put in the food at Recruit Training in order to suppress sex drive(meaning no erections getting in the way).

[Shadowman777]

What is "Peeter Salt"? do i wanna know?

Hinders your getting a "woody" in boot camp. Only applies to guys.

The chicks get iron pills. Old story ...

[Shadowman777]

I leave Sept 4, 2006 . . anyone know what the weather is like @ Paris Island that time of year ?

It will still be hot - and tons of sand fleas. Make sure you shave everything b4 you go.

[PTstud66]

Thanks for the advice.
My next question is about my MOS. I'm going for AG - Crew Chief / Navigator. Can you tell me more about it or do you know any crew chiefs or other aviation related Marines I can talk to about it?

[Shadowman777]

Thanks for the advice.
My next question is about my MOS. I'm going for AG - Crew Chief / Navigator. Can you tell me more about it or do you know any crew chiefs or other aviation related Marines I can talk to about it?

Make it through boot camp first - tho there may be others who chime in. Becoming a Marine is job one.

[bigalholmes165]

Thanks for the advice.
My next question is about my MOS. I'm going for AG - Crew Chief / Navigator. Can you tell me more about it or do you know any crew chiefs or other aviation related Marines I can talk to about it?

SEARCH!! - There is a Crew Chief thread. A Master Guns has posted some interesting information.

[irishprincess]

I just got my ship date bumped up to june 20th...can't wait to leave!

[Lorix]

They all say that, wait 'til you go, see if you feel you needed more time. :D

[K8 Mac]

I do not really have a choice in the matter (i am a girl) but yeah i am going to Parris Island 28 Aug. Can't wait!

[Shadowman777]

I do not really have a choice in the matter (i am a girl) but yeah i am going to Parris Island 28 Aug. Can't wait!

Good attittude! You will do well. It will be unnerving at first, but if it were not, you would be disappointed!!! Am I wrong?

Kudos -

[K8 Mac]

You are right. I would be very dissapointed. I am from California.......yeah, the east coast during the hottest month til the coldest months is going to not be too fun. lol. But like you said, i would not have it any other way. i would rather have a hard time and know that i have earned it than feeling like it was not as hard. Not that i think that is an option. lol. i hope you understand what i mean. But yes, even through all this i still can not wait to have my chance to become a United States Marine.
Thanks for the kudos!

[PFTstud]

I will be going to PI.

[Marine84]

You'll be easy for me to remember K8 - 28 Aug is my birthday. And don't listen to Steve telling you to shave everything before you go - the itch from THAT growing back will be worse than any little sand flea bite you'll get.

PI will still be hot and muggy about then - it will be cooling off some by the time you graduate but not cold. Coming from CA though you may think it's cold.

I took a friend of mine home with me on leave once - she was from Newport Beach - we were in school together in Millington. She fell asleep in the back seat on the way and didn't wake up til we pulled off the freeway in SC. She woke up asking why I had her in the "forrest" - I just laughed. When I saw CA for myself I know why she asked that - there are no woods in CA, at least not anywhere I saw.

Good luck in bootcamp - it will be the best thing you'll EVER do for yourself in your life.

[Shadowman777]

You'll be easy for me to remember K8 - 28 Aug is my birthday. And don't listen to Steve telling you to shave everything before you go - the itch from THAT growing back will be worse than any little sand flea bite you'll get.

PI will still be hot and muggy about then - it will be cooling off some by the time you graduate but not cold. Coming from CA though you may think it's cold.

I took a friend of mine home with me on leave once - she was from Newport Beach - we were in school together in Millington. She fell asleep in the back seat on the way and didn't wake up til we pulled off the freeway in SC. She woke up asking why I had her in the "forrest" - I just laughed. When I saw CA for myself I know why she asked that - there are no woods in CA, at least not anywhere I saw.

Good luck in bootcamp - it will be the best thing you'll EVER do for yourself in your life.

Shaving??? Shissssh! Sounds you speak from experience Marine84! I think we need delve into this further, but we can go into private chat for that - ooooh yeah! LOL!!!

It could be cooling for your final PFT. Regardless - you will do well. All the other recruits in your platoon and series will be going through the same weather conditions. Hell I didn't even know what a Guide or an Honor Guard even was when I joined the Corps! You are waaaaay ahead of the curve!

Go big dog!

(Marine84 .... CHAT time!)

[momaton]

My son is a new Marine grad 4/28, and you could whip his butt in PT!!! I envy you. Wish I wasn't 50 and could join you.
Just wanted to say good luck, suck it up and shoot straight.
Eve Proud to a mom of a Marine

[K8 Mac]

Yeah CA has forrests and mountains and stuff but it all depends where you live. You can live in the country were all you see are foothills. lol. I live on the coast so there is ocean and forresty areas lol. But i think you are right that it will probably seem cooler to me since i am use to the CA sunshine. lol

Thanks for the advice Marine84! I really appreciate it. I am so excited to leave i can hardly stand it. And just in case i forget.....Happy Birthday. lol. Hopefully it will bring me good luck.

Kait

[Marine84]

I think she'll do well too - she's the first poolee that I've talked to that hasn't tried to delay her ship date, pitch a coniption about MOS or anything - that attitude "I don't really have a choice" is what will get you through. You already understand that you have signed your life away to take a ride on the big yellow bus called the Marine Corps - it's up to you as to how much fun the ride will be. The Marine Corps pays you to think on your feet in just about any situation and all you have to do is shut your mouth, listen and pay attention to what is being told to you throughout your training - they don't pay you to have fun - they don't really care.

OK.............Recruiter??? Where's my Meritorious Mast?

[Tallboot]

If you shave everything before you go, and when you go get Haircuts, there gonna take your Skin of your head buddy lol!

[Shadowman777]

Shaving??? Shissssh! Sounds you speak from experience Marine84! I think we need delve into this further, but we can go into private chat for that - ooooh yeah! LOL!!!

It could be cooling for your final PFT. Regardless - you will do well. All the other recruits in your platoon and series will be going through the same weather conditions. Hell I didn't even know what a Guide or an Honor Guard even was when I joined the Corps! You are waaaaay ahead of the curve!

Go big dog!

(Marine84 .... CHAT time!)

My bad - I mixed threads. Was talking to PFTPoolie - a guy!

That being said, a guy going to Boot shaved at my suggestion, now that would be priceless!!!

Chicks - hey, do your own thing - which we guys have no clue - nor do we WANT to KNOW! To be a guy is to embrace ignorance - at least - pretend! God I live this every day ... ugh!

Steve

[K8 Mac]

Thank you for the encouraging words! It is nice to hear something upbeat. lol. Yeah the way i see it, the is no reason to whine and cry about what I signed up for. lol. If i could go any earlier i would in a heartbeat, but i have to graduate first. lol. All i want to do is make the best out of what i have had the urge to do since i was young(er). :)

[Shadowman777]

Thank you for the encouraging words! It is nice to hear something upbeat. lol. Yeah the way i see it, the is no reason to whine and cry about what I signed up for. lol. If i could go any earlier i would in a heartbeat, but i have to graduate first. lol. All i want to do is make the best out of what i have had the urge to do since i was young(er). :)

No! Your timng is perfect! Yeah, a few sand fleas when you first get there, but afterwards you are way cool~! Perfect timinig with my experience and knowledge of the south! **DON'T GO EARLIER!!!**

You have the best slot that there is! Before the cold, and just a month (maybe) of sand fleas. Well done!

[K8 Mac]

Cool! Thanks Shadowman777. Glad to know i chose a good time.

[Marine84]

I was there May, June & July and I thought I would DIE and I'm FROM SC - just make sure you drink PLENTY of water, you'll be sweatin' a lot of it - LOL!

[JRHD72]

You All Gonna Pick At Your Atletes Feet. Then U Gonna Play Wit Yerself. Get Some Strong Athletes Footpowder N U Wont Get The Crotchrot!!!!!!