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02-06-13, 12:44 PM
Thread: Semper Fi, Grandpa
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Semper Fi, Grandpa
In December, my grandfather-in-law, SSgt Kay Painter passed away quickly from cancer that had spread throughout his body.
He was a Vietnam Vet and worked also for the NSA.
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02-06-13, 12:32 PM
Thread: Reason To Join The American Legion
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I really want to join, but just can't afford...
I really want to join, but just can't afford membership fees right now. :(
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04-27-12, 12:42 PM
Thread: Question about rank after discharge.
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You got lucky. I was well past qualified (cutting...
You got lucky. I was well past qualified (cutting score) for my Sgt, but was never given it.
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04-23-12, 11:09 AM
Thread: Sleep Apnea
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That was why I was thinking I wasn't going to get...
That was why I was thinking I wasn't going to get it. I didn't think as a young Marine that "tired" and "sleepy" could be considered as symptoms of a disorder. Can you think about me going to my Sgt...
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04-23-12, 06:05 AM
Thread: Sleep Apnea
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I'm still surprised I got it. I thought it was a...
I'm still surprised I got it. I thought it was a long shot, even my doctor didn't want to make a statement because she said there was no direct proof.
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04-20-12, 01:32 PM
Thread: Sleep Apnea
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Just recieved a letter saying that 50% was...
Just recieved a letter saying that 50% was awarded to me:beer:
Was interesting that the combined rating is 60%, so I lost 10% from my knees (was getting 20%).
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04-16-12, 11:46 AM
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Australia: We WANT YOU to be in our military
http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/recruitmentcentre/canIJoin/overseasApplicants/
Australian is hurting for good military members.
My wife and I actually talked this over and if it wasn't for having... -
04-16-12, 11:37 AM
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Salute and move on. I did base guard duty for a...
Salute and move on. I did base guard duty for a while and have made several mistakes that got me huge ass chewings.
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04-16-12, 10:46 AM
Thread: Lie at MEPs or not to lie st MEPs?
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If you truly do not have it, than don't mention...
If you truly do not have it, than don't mention it, thats my opinion. No need to mention the fact that doctors screwed up.
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04-16-12, 10:19 AM
Thread: Sleep Apnea
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Things are moving along, did my C&P examine,...
Things are moving along, did my C&P examine, mainly just talked with the doctor about how it impacts my life and how my tired feeling is a constant strain on my life even on the CPAP machine.
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03-20-12, 12:03 PM
Thread: Sleep Apnea
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Still working on this, the VA rep from American...
Still working on this, the VA rep from American Legion helped me file the paperwork and the VA sent me back a letter asking for anymore medical evidence and if I wanted to submit a statement.
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12-14-11, 08:08 AM
Thread: Sleep Apnea
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I already talked to my father (who had talked to...
I already talked to my father (who had talked to his doctor) and he does not have it, nor does anyone else in my family. The VA rep I talked to said to set up an appointment and get the paperwork...
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12-09-11, 04:01 PM
Thread: Sleep Apnea
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Thanks, ameriken :) They didn't tell me if it was...
Thanks, ameriken :) They didn't tell me if it was obstructive/complex/central. I am assuming at my next doctor visit it will be explained more to me. Right now it was just the VA calling me to let me...
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12-08-11, 10:47 AM
Thread: Sleep Apnea
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Sleep Apnea
So the VA has diagnosed me with sleep apnea and will be paying for the CPAP treatment but I don't know if I can claim it as service related yet.
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10-20-11, 10:26 AM
Thread: sleeves down all year???
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Yet another thing taken away that makes us stand...
Yet another thing taken away that makes us stand out. Next it will be the EGA on the uniforms.
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09-19-11, 01:39 PM
Thread: guard duty, fire/security watch
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You will stand at a small desk and study your...
You will stand at a small desk and study your "Knowledge" book for an hour. You will be in uniform. You will not be armed. No one at boot camp is armed. You will ensure that all weapons are locked...
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09-16-11, 01:01 PM
Thread: Tech jobs outside the wire?
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LOL, I have been out now for 4 years. I did enjoy...
LOL, I have been out now for 4 years. I did enjoy my MOS for the first 4 years. My last year in civilians severely took over my job and I really didn't do much. So it was one of the reasons why I got...
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09-16-11, 08:56 AM
Thread: Tech jobs outside the wire?
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28xx also do a lot of other electronic repairs....
28xx also do a lot of other electronic repairs.
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09-16-11, 08:53 AM
Thread: you guys ever cared romantically for a WM
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I've had a few crushes on WM while dating the...
I've had a few crushes on WM while dating the woman who is now my wife. Never did anything about it though.
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09-13-11, 08:53 AM
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Very simple thing to do. Redesign the stickers...
Very simple thing to do.
Redesign the stickers to include a QR barcode. The barcode would be scanned by base security with every vehicle that enters, will display information about the owner.
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09-13-11, 08:47 AM
Thread: Reopening claim
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Registered and have a doc appointment for the...
Registered and have a doc appointment for the 21st and the 23rd. They didn't mention anything about getting examined for old claims. This is suppose to be about just establishing my current health in...
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09-09-11, 02:04 PM
Thread: Reopening claim
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Talked to a local rep, was told to go get...
Talked to a local rep, was told to go get registered with the VA healtcare program, let them know I am unemployed, then get seen by their doctor, sign paperwork to get represented by the rep, and we...
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08-31-11, 10:50 PM
Thread: Reopening claim
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Thank you so much for your advice, Marines. Right...
Thank you so much for your advice, Marines. Right now, I do not have private medical insurance, and I'm not making a whole lot of money, so I have to judge if I have the money to go pay a doctor and...
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08-30-11, 07:43 PM
Thread: Reopening claim
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Thanks for all the great advice! I would join the...
Thanks for all the great advice! I would join the VFW but I never got a chance to deploy, but I will make sure to contact an adviser first.
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08-30-11, 06:37 AM
Thread: Reopening claim
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Thanks, Sgt. I figured there was several steps I...
Thanks, Sgt. I figured there was several steps I needed to take.
I wrote to a VA rep but he won't be back till Sept 6th so I figured I would give here a try.
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