http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php Marine Corps Community for USMC Veterans. en Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:51:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/images_ln/misc/rss.jpg http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=61 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:51:32 GMT I am looking for anyone who served in Platoon 2011 or 2022 MCRD Parris Island SC. I arrived at PI on Nov. 4, 1987. In Dec. I broke my leg and spent... I am looking for anyone who served in Platoon 2011 or 2022 MCRD Parris Island SC.

I arrived at PI on Nov. 4, 1987. In Dec. I broke my leg and spent 5 weeks in MRP. I returned to training with 2022.

I am writing a book about Marine Corps Basic Training. I need help remembering some details.

I also need stories about basic training that anyone would like to share.

I want to make the book go from day to day as much as possible. But I can't remember exactly in what order alot of the things came.

I plan to use real stories but fictional characters. I could make stuff up but I want it to be realistic.

I can be emailed at devildog1775usmc@yahoo.com

thanks for any help anyone can provide. ]]> ahook http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=61 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=60 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:40:09 GMT Im Dan Smelko, I was in plt-2059 in 1981. Remember sgt lawson? And sgt stevens. I would like to connect with any old friends. Never forget 10-23-83... Im Dan Smelko, I was in plt-2059 in 1981. Remember sgt lawson? And sgt stevens. I would like to connect with any old friends. Never forget 10-23-83 beirut. I miss my old friend tom stowe. You can contact me at dansmelko@att.net. Semper Fi. ]]> desmelko http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=60 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=59 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:43:55 GMT Hey I am a mecep and I heard that the marine corps has a 4500 dollar commissioning bonus that we are eligible for. Has anyone else heard that? Hey I am a mecep and I heard that the marine corps has a 4500 dollar commissioning bonus that we are eligible for. Has anyone else heard that? ]]> jgurley2 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=59 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=58 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:34:16 GMT :flag: Being a Marine isnt simple, even in this day and age. My boot camp was at Dago in 1970 and I thought I wasnt coming out alive. That isnt the... :flag: Being a Marine isnt simple, even in this day and age. My boot camp was at Dago in 1970 and I thought I wasnt coming out alive. That isnt the issue, the issue is there is a job to do. If you are a new recruite or an old Marine there is only one thing that is important, GET THE MISSION DONE. I did 8 plus years during the 70's, saw our men come home from Nam while I was stationed in Hawaii, I watched our POW's such as John Macain come off of the plane after their reliese from captivity, even though some say we lost that one, we got the job done. I know it is a different erea but the mission remains the same, if there is a job to do, just shut the **** up and get it done. No matter if your a grunt or in the air wing, the other guy is depending on you doing your job so we all can come home. No *****ing just getting it done. ]]> tony521950 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=58 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=56 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:15:06 GMT *IF.......* You can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men...

IF.......

You can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:



If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools:



If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!'


If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, ' Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch, if neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! ]]> Foxtrot Oscar http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=56 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=55 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:32:35 GMT :flag:Happy Birthday Marines!

Check out GoDaddy.com's Annual USMC Birthday Commemoration Video Card - Its amazing!

I've clipped a great video birthday card for our USMC Birthday from godaddy.com .

I thought the article about godaddy.com Founder and CEO, Bob Parsons may be of interest as well!

https://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/holid...sp?isc=gdp1116

http://www.*************/Careers/Con...area=Reference
Ooh Rah & Semper Fi - Terry :iwo: ]]> RecruiterTah http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=55 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=54 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:14:41 GMT [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']:flag:Sharing an awesome video-card and article![/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']I'm a U.S. Marine Veteran and many of you may have close ties to the USMC as well!

I was so impressed godaddy.com's Annual USMC video birthday card that I had to share:

https://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/holiday/usmc2008/playmovie.asp?isc=gdp1116

Here's an (older) article about Bob Parson and his transition from U.S. Marine Rifleman to godaddy.com Founder & CEO!

http://www.*************/Careers/Content1?file=careersArticlesGoDaddy.htm&area=Refe rence

I found both inspiring and I hope you will too.

Terry [/font] ]]> RecruiterTah http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=54 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=53 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:53:25 GMT Since I've been back its been hard to find people that I can relate to most civilians don't have any idea what is really going on. So I say thank you all your picts and comments help:usmc:MSGT.BOWERS.RET ]]> MSGT BOWERS http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=53 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=52 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:06:54 GMT does anyone know about the 08 birthday ball in Boston? does anyone know about the 08 birthday ball in Boston? ]]> dvldk http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=52 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=51 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:17:01 GMT I'll make this as simple as possible!I was dropped three weeks before Graduation.My Senior Drill Instructor sent me to Sick Bay when I commented of left knee pain.I spent two months in MRP,there I had a Bi monthly medical evaluation and refused to give in to their constant requests to be sent home, to call it quits.Eventually I was forced to leave the Depot because of medical reasons that MEPS didn't notice before I arrived at the Depot.Although I disclosed all of my medical history to my Recuiter including my knee problem,I still made it to third phase.Sure my knee hurt, but so did every joint in my body.I was released with a RE-3F.What ****es me off the most is that I did everythig right,from running every day before I went in,staying out of trouble and I've never used drugs.But I was branded as the one who screwed up ,Not MEPS or the Recuiter.Since my return home I have seen an Orthopedic Surgeon, and had an MRI.The Doctor stated in a written document that there is no reason why I could'nt return to Basic Training.In his opinion everything was fine . After all this BS ,all I can think about is returning and finishing my Basic Trainng.If someone can give me advise I would really appreciate it. ]]> HiDezMarine http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=51 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=50 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:15:14 GMT I'll make this as simple as possible!I was dropped three weeks before Graduation.My Senior Drill Instructor sent me to Sick Bay when I commented of left knee pain.I spent two months in MRP,there I had a Bi monthly medical evaluation and refused to give in to their constant requests to be sent home, to call it quits.Eventually I was forced to leave the Depot because of medical reasons that MEPS didn't notice before I arrived at the Depot.Although I disclosed all of my medical history to my Recuiter including my knee problem,I still made it to third phase.Sure my knee hurt, but so did every joint in my body.I was released with a RE-3F.What ****es me off the most is that I did everythig right,from running every day before I went in,staying out of trouble and I've never used drugs.But I was branded as the one who screwed up ,Not MEPS or the Recuiter.Since my return home I have seen an Orthopedic Surgeon, and had an MRI.The Doctor stated in a written document that there is no reason why I could'nt return to Basic Training.In his opinion everything was fine . After all this BS ,all I can think about is returning and finishing my Basic Trainng.If someone can give me advise I would really appreciate it. ]]> HiDezMarine http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=50 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=49 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:13:57 GMT I'll make this as simple as possible!I was dropped three weeks before Graduation.My Senior Drill Instructor sent me to Sick Bay when I commented of left knee pain.I spent two months in MRP,there I had a Bi monthly medical evaluation and refused to give in to their constant requests to be sent home, to call it quits.Eventually I was forced to leave the Depot because of medical reasons that MEPS didn't notice before I arrived at the Depot.Although I disclosed all of my medical history to my Recuiter including my knee problem,I still made it to third phase.Sure my knee hurt, but so did every joint in my body.I was released with a RE-3F.What ****es me off the most is that I did everythig right,from running every day before I went in,staying out of trouble and I've never used drugs.But I was branded as the one who screwed up ,Not MEPS or the Recuiter.Since my return home I have seen an Orthopedic Surgeon, and had an MRI.The Doctor stated in a written document that there is no reason why I could'nt return to Basic Training.In his opinion everything was fine . After all this BS ,all I can think about is returning and finishing my Basic Trainng.If someone can give me advise I would really appreciate it. ]]> HiDezMarine http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=49 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=48 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:33:43 GMT Looking for buddies from Platoon 1004 who Graduated October 7, 1994. Sp dar we have founf Richard Butts, Bill Ogrodowitz, Geoff Croon. Sign the list... Looking for buddies from Platoon 1004 who Graduated October 7, 1994. Sp dar we have founf Richard Butts, Bill Ogrodowitz, Geoff Croon. Sign the list and let us Know if you are still slive. ]]> buttsfrom1004 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=48 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=47 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:09:13 GMT A lot of political attention as been put on Afghanistan in current events. I am a reserve marine looking to deploy in support of 3/8 deployment to... A lot of political attention as been put on Afghanistan in current events. I am a reserve marine looking to deploy in support of 3/8 deployment to southern afghanistan, ive been reading about who is going to replace CLB-24 and the most i've been able to find is that the DoD has not yet decided who is going provide logistical support for 3/8. They said something along the lines of the headquaters and service support marines will be gathered from various locations around the Marine Corps. Am I going to be able to hop on this deployment? Last time I was deployed we had a 2 month notice so it seems like if there was going to be a deployment going out i would have heard, other than rumors, about it already. ]]> mvogel870 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=47 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=46 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:21:14 GMT Can i get some guidence on how i can lat move from an 0311 to a 6199? im getting ready to talk to the CRS and all i want to do for the next 3-4 years... Can i get some guidence on how i can lat move from an 0311 to a 6199? im getting ready to talk to the CRS and all i want to do for the next 3-4 years is to be a door gunner. What all is there to do'; requirements, schools? Also if the lat move is not approved is there another way i can get that mos, or just get on a helo. ive spent enough time on the ground now i want to fly. ]]> 03devildog http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/blog.php?b=46