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About rlhall
- First Name:
- Robert
- Last Name:
- Hall
- Rank:
- E-4
- Do you own a business?:
- No
- Where did you attend bootcamp?:
- MCRD San Diego
- What date did you graduate bootcamp?:
- 12/1954
- What was your bootcamp platoon number?:
- 382
- Duty Stations:
- 3RD Mar DIV/Japan/Okinawa
El Toro MCAS
MCRD, San Diego, CA
- Year Entered Marine corps:
- 1954
- Year Exited Marine Corps:
- 1962
- Favorite Duty Station:
- San Diego
- Favorite Marine:
- Not sure; there are too many.
- Combat History:
- None, damn it!
- Military Biography:
- 1st Marine in the family;Uncles in WW2 were either Army or Navy;DadwasCoastie WW2
- Current City:
- Siler City
- Current State:
- North Carolina
- Hometown:
- Los Angeles
- Home State:
- California
- High School:
- Franklin High, L.A. Cal
- Gender:
- Male
- Zodiac Sign:
- Taurus
- Occupation:
- Retired Engineer
- Colleges Attended:
- Cal-Poly, Pomona, CA
- Interests:
- Computer Tinkerer, Visiting Civil War sites
- Favorite Quote:
- Lead, follow, or get the hell out'a the way!
- Favorite Color:
- Blue
- Favorite Movie:
- Lots;InHarmsWay,SandsofIwoJima, The LongestDay
- Favorite Book:
- Any thing to do with CivilWar
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Why I chose to be a Marine.
by rlhall on 05-23-09 at 09:12 AM
I'd like to post a few comments about the recruiting approach of the Corp vs the other branches of the service and why I chose to be a Marine.
If you recall the recruiting posters over the years, you'll remember that the Army pushed choice over chance in regards to a career path. The Navy offered adventure, travel, etc. The Air Force invited you to join the space age. Thier msgs/appeals have varied over time, trying to find the right mix to attract recruits. I notice that the