Marine Corps - USMC Community http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/ Marine Corps Community for USMC Marine Veterans. en Wed, 22 May 2013 02:39:15 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/images/leatherneck/misc/rss.png Marine Corps - USMC Community http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/ Got orders to VMA 214 out of Yuma http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114303-Got-orders-to-VMA-214-out-of-Yuma&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 00:29:24 GMT Hey everyone its PFC Weldon. I have two and a half weeks at C school. We got orders today and mine are to 214 harrier squadron out of Yuma. Im a 6531... Hey everyone its PFC Weldon. I have two and a half weeks at C school. We got orders today and mine are to 214 harrier squadron out of Yuma. Im a 6531 aviation ordnanceman. I wanted to get on here to see if a marine from 214 knew when they are supposed to deploy because I have already started looking at vehicles and I don't want to get one if Im going to deploy a month or two after hitting the fleet and it just sits there. Any answers are appreciated gentleman

]]> Open Squad Bay Weldonator http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114303-Got-orders-to-VMA-214-out-of-Yuma PBS Documentary: Ghost Army http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114300-PBS-Documentary-Ghost-Army&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 20:50:49 GMT Airs tonite on PBS, regarding the fake army the Allies set up to fool the Germans into thinking the D-Day invasion would take place at Pas-de-Calais.... Airs tonite on PBS, regarding the fake army the Allies set up to fool the Germans into thinking the D-Day invasion would take place at Pas-de-Calais.

http://www.ghostarmy.org/index.php?page=homepage

]]> Open Squad Bay ameriken http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114300-PBS-Documentary-Ghost-Army Tornado Alley http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114296-Tornado-Alley&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 14:30:08 GMT If any of you are in Oaklahoma, be sure and hunker down and stay safe. That thing they had yesterday was terrible. They are saying on the news that... If any of you are in Oaklahoma, be sure and hunker down and stay safe. That thing they had yesterday was terrible. They are saying on the news that there are more to come today. Stay safe.

]]> Open Squad Bay Old Marine http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114296-Tornado-Alley pass/fail or grade? http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114293-pass-fail-or-grade&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 22:41:00 GMT When Marines go off to special schools (combat hunter etc.) is their grade reported or just a pass/fail? Does it make any difference to their home... When Marines go off to special schools (combat hunter etc.) is their grade reported or just a pass/fail? Does it make any difference to their home unit?

]]> Marine Parents Ted Eadie http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114293-pass-fail-or-grade FSRG Lat Move to 0311 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114292-FSRG-Lat-Move-to-0311&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 21:20:22 GMT I am a L*C*pl with a little over a year in the Reserves. My unit recently underwent FSRG and in order to stay in I chose to Lat Move from 1345 to... I am a LCpl with a little over a year in the Reserves. My unit recently underwent FSRG and in order to stay in I chose to Lat Move from 1345 to 0311. I have orders to report to ITB East on 20130617. I was hoping to get information from other Marines who have lat moved into the 03 field as well as Marines who have undergone FSRG. Specifically looking for information as to what to expect from ITB as a LCpl. I have read similar threads on life in the infantry but was wondering if there was anyone who has seen the infantry from a Reserve perspective. All answers and information are appreciated. Thanks and Semper Fi.

]]> Open Squad Bay BornAgainGrunt http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114292-FSRG-Lat-Move-to-0311 A Mom looking for answers http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114288-A-Mom-looking-for-answers&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 02:16:33 GMT My son who is 16 has had the life long dream literally since he was 4 years old to be a Marine. He graduated early so he could join when he turns 17... My son who is 16 has had the life long dream literally since he was 4 years old to be a Marine. He graduated early so he could join when he turns 17 this summer. He just recently got into some trouble. It pains me and shames me to say those words but I need some direction to point him in and it is the truth. I am not here to make excuses deny the truth, get sympathy or get a free pass for him. I am looking to show him what needs to be done to still accomplish his dream of being a member of the Corps and then let him do the work necessary to make it happen.

Let me explain my son went to pick up his friend's girlfriend with the friend and were pulled over by border patrol and led to secondary inspection where the guy 24 years old handed my son his and his girlfriends pipes and a small amount of pot for him to hold as the boyfriend said to my son he was a minor and would be ok. My son FOOLISHLY took possession. He was turned into the Sheriff where he was arrested. We went to the first meeting with the Probation Officer where he pled guilty because in our eyes he was guilty he admitted accepting the stuff that was handed to him. The arresting Sheriff told me and is willing to write a statement for him indicating that he thought my son was a fool for being with these two, but that he felt is a was sleazy for them to have unloaded on a minor.
I certainly can not say that my son is innocent here he was a fool and made an incredibly wrong choice. A choice that we all fear will hamper his getting into the Marines.
upon a background check it can be found my son being an active member of his community, a good student, a strong intact family background and no previous disciplinary problems and then THIS . We will disclose this 100% honestly and not hide from the truth .
My questions are simple:
Is this something he recover from?
what is the first step ?
How does he go about restoring his integrity, honor and reputation for the Corps.
( I have my own punishments and rebuilding I am making him do to make up for the shame he has placed on our family, I just know that a mother's word for her son is not what it takes to have him shine for the Marines)
I look forward to any answers I get
Thank you so much
Teresa N

]]> Marine Parents TNelson4425 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114288-A-Mom-looking-for-answers Downsizing Questions http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114287-Downsizing-Questions&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 22:45:24 GMT Hello all, I have read the Post about the Marine Corps downsizing and heard it said, but Rocky C said something in a recent post... Hello all, I have read the Post about the Marine Corps downsizing and heard it said, but Rocky C said something in a recent post (http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/sh...teresting-jobs) and it got me wondering exactly what areas were being downsized, and what MOS's would be the most affected and well, there is more questions I could ask but until I know exactly what the downsizing means I would like to just ask what I just did. Thanks Marines!

]]> Ask A Marine Nicholas Wamold http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114287-Downsizing-Questions So many questions(Asthma) http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114286-So-many-questions(Asthma)&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 20:04:36 GMT I currently have come up with quit a few questions regarding asthma and really need them answered. Background info. When i was 5 i was diagnosed... I currently have come up with quit a few questions regarding asthma and really need them answered.
Background info. When i was 5 i was diagnosed with asthma due to pneumonia. And was prescribed inhalers, which i used for seasonal purposes, due to the doctors request. I havent used the inhalers since about 11 and havent had an asthma attack ever or had to use inhalers. Ive been able to perfom well in all sports and usually perform at the top of all sport activity.
1. No symptoms after 13, will i still need a waiver if it was before.
2. If i get methacoline and pulmonary function test done and pass will i still need waiver.
3 say i get waiver and its accpeted and pass boot camp, will the medical waiver affect me if i choose to try recon and pass requirments.
4 how can i do any time of special operations(recon or MARSOC) or sf if i aquire a waiver and its passed.
i know the final conclusion will be talk to recruits but id rather get others input as well, and i also know ill be bashed on for wanting to join special ops.

]]> Ask A Marine Bran827 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114286-So-many-questions(Asthma) The Credit Score, Credit Card, and some Rumors ... http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114283-The-Credit-Score-Credit-Card-and-some-Rumors&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 06:06:55 GMT Hi to all of you, I am new here and here is my concern.. I know that the military takes a good look at your credit score and I have never had a... Hi to all of you, I am new here and here is my concern..

I know that the military takes a good look at your credit score and I have never had a financial problem of any kind (I have also never been in debt)

but yesterday I was talking to one of my dads friends and I dont know how the conversation started but we ended up talking about credit score and how the military takes a good look at it. I told him that I never had a credit card because I really never had to use it (I know how to manage my earnings very well, so I thought there was no reason to get a credit card) but he told me that in order to have a good credit score I would have to apply for a credit card and use it for some time and then pay in time, so the credit scores goes up.

So my question is ... Do I have to apply for a credit card and use it to get a good credit score before MEPS ?

I am really confuse about this ...

Also I would like to apply for Infantry (It's been my dream since I was 7 years old) but I heard from Poolees that the Marine Corps is not letting a lot of people apply for Infantry and that DoD is only taking reserve contract and not a lot of Active Duty is this true and if so why ?

Thank You Reading & Have A Great Day

]]> Ask A Marine Mewtu http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114283-The-Credit-Score-Credit-Card-and-some-Rumors Marine reunited with dog he handled in Afghanistan in surprise ceremony Read more: http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114282-Marine-reunited-with-dog-he-handled-in-Afghanistan-in-surprise-ceremony-Read-more&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 01:24:02 GMT http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/18/marine-dog-reunited-in-surprise-ceremony/?test=latestnews http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/18...est=latestnews

]]> Marine Inspirational Stories Marine1955 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114282-Marine-reunited-with-dog-he-handled-in-Afghanistan-in-surprise-ceremony-Read-more Any input on some interesting jobs? http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114279-Any-input-on-some-interesting-jobs&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 21:46:20 GMT I'm sure this question has been asked a thousand times, but I haven't found any good responses. Most of the time the people asking have really low line scores. I got a 92 on the asvab and my lowest line score is 124. My mechanical and electrical are 135. I am genuinely interested in just about anything. I am looking at intel or combat engineer right now, but just wanted to get your input. For example of you have been in for a while, and you have seen a job that you wished you would have done let me know! Thanks so much!

]]> Ask A Marine GusWarpinski http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114279-Any-input-on-some-interesting-jobs Armed Forces Day - Saturday May 18, 2013 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114277-Armed-Forces-Day-Saturday-May-18-2013&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 13:31:27 GMT *To the Men and Women in uniform of all Branches of our Military that serve our Great Nation, Thank you for your Service and Sacrifices.* To the Men and Women in uniform of all Branches of our Military that serve our Great Nation,

Thank you for your Service and Sacrifices.

]]> Open Squad Bay Rocky C http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114277-Armed-Forces-Day-Saturday-May-18-2013 <![CDATA[You're looking at a new godfather]]> http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114275-You-re-looking-at-a-new-godfather&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 10:10:44 GMT As of 0057 today, my best friend and his wife became the parents of a baby boy. Here's my godson and his dad.



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]]> Open Discussion Darth Ultor http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114275-You-re-looking-at-a-new-godfather OCS Drop Waiver http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114265-OCS-Drop-Waiver&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 02:14:05 GMT Hey Marines,

I would post this in the POOLee hall, but obviously I don't have a ship date yet so I assume this is the next best place.

I was dropped from OCS PLC-seniors during the summer of 2012 as part of the night land nav scandal where a record number of candidates were dropped. Since then I have decided to enlist and pursue a career as an officer later on, unfortunately it hasn't gone as smooth as planned though (same thing everything else experiences I'm sure). I had to get a waiver for my shoulder, which I also needed for OCS, and it went through pretty smoothly. However I also need to get a waiver for being dropped from OCS, which I've been waiting on for months. My recruiter thought my whole path to enlistment would be fairly easy just because of my background of being a candidate, but he hasn't heard a thing about it sense it was submitted.

I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience with the OCS drop waiver because I haven't seen anything about here or anywhere else after extensive googling. So if anyone could tell me what the process is or what to expect it would be greatly appreciated.

]]> Ask A Marine tdubbx http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114265-OCS-Drop-Waiver Active Duty to Reserves? What is the best option with all of this? http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114252-Active-Duty-to-Reserves-What-is-the-best-option-with-all-of-this&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 13:06:47 GMT Hello,
My husband is currently deployed to Oki & up for re-enlistment. We are trying to figure out what the best move is for us & our situation. We have our first child on the way and this is my husbands second deployment. He is a Mortarman and unsure if he should re-enlist or try to go Reserves. During his first deployment to Afghanistan, an RPG blew up right next to him resulting in many injuries (shrapnel, back problems, concussion & TBI which is being confirmed now through that clinic). He was awarded a Purple Heart. He also suffers from short term memory loss and PTSD now with nightmares & flashbacks. Is any type of Reservist job even an option for him with all of this? He would like to be a Drone Pilot since he is bring told by docs he can no longer be in the Infantry. Will a diagnosis of a TBI medically discharge him from any duty? I am trying to explore & uncover all possible options for him because he isn't getting much help over there. Any info is greatly appreciated!!

]]> Open Squad Bay ProudUSMCWife http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?114252-Active-Duty-to-Reserves-What-is-the-best-option-with-all-of-this