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08-20-07, 09:13 PM
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Listen up, If you're "batting" around the idea...
Listen up,
If you're "batting" around the idea of being an officer, but not quite sure, you aren't at that point in your life where it should be an option. You are wholly responsible for the... -
08-14-07, 05:05 PM
Thread: Marines and Candidates
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Greetings Marines & Poolees. I managed to sneak...
Greetings Marines & Poolees. I managed to sneak on for a minute at the hotel.
As for your essay, it's content is good. As a general rule, DO NOT rephrase the question into your essay. Not only... -
08-11-07, 02:19 PM
Thread: Request Permission to Come Aboard
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I was formally introducing myself the way an...
I was formally introducing myself the way an Officer Candidate does at OCS and out of respect for the Marines on this forum. This leaves me with one question, Marine. Why the "wtf"?
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Congratulations, Marine.
Congratulations, Marine.
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08-09-07, 02:57 PM
Thread: Request Permission to Come Aboard
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Damn. Well, that score is certainly Moto, but if...
Damn. Well, that score is certainly Moto, but if i know what was going through her head it was "Sh!t, I missed one".
Chumley, thank you for your kind words. Now all I need to do is get Mom... -
08-08-07, 10:32 PM
Thread: Request Permission to Come Aboard
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Here, let me clarify. My leadership philosophy...
Here, let me clarify. My leadership philosophy is very much "Lead from the front" and I will lead my Marines as I myself would want to be led. With understanding, respect, and a firm hand that...
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08-08-07, 10:02 PM
Thread: Request Permission to Come Aboard
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You're right. I am formal because the job...
You're right. I am formal because the job requires it on many levels. Officers are expected to have a certain decorum and the formality and composure shows that they trust and respect their NCOs to...
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08-08-07, 09:09 PM
Thread: Request Permission to Come Aboard
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Well I'm glad you're happy to see another...
Well I'm glad you're happy to see another candidate here. What is making me uneasy is that you're second guessing a NCO. One thing I've learned is that when an NCO is wrong or mistaken, you...
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08-08-07, 08:50 PM
Thread: Request Permission to Come Aboard
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I'll tell you this, Ma'am, that's the one thing...
I'll tell you this, Ma'am, that's the one thing that makes me a bit nervous. I know the Marines will teach me everything, but how can I look my Marines in the eye if I have a "pizza box" on my coat?...
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08-08-07, 09:27 AM
Thread: Request Permission to Come Aboard
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SlingerDun, excellent story. The sailor must've...
SlingerDun, excellent story. The sailor must've recognized that you were a Marine on a mission.
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08-07-07, 10:14 PM
Thread: Request Permission to Come Aboard
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Well, I'm glad someone likes me. However, I am...
Well, I'm glad someone likes me. However, I am still a "Nasty Candidate" for another year.
Anyhoo, I've got a couple questions for you Marines here.
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08-07-07, 09:14 PM
Thread: Request Permission to Come Aboard
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Everyday when I wake-up, I find another reason...
Everyday when I wake-up, I find another reason the love the Marines and the men and women that claim that title. Sparkie, you gave me my reason for today. Just because Marines are all about the...
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08-07-07, 07:53 PM
Thread: Request Permission to Come Aboard
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Simple, Sparkie. The Marines are the best and...
Simple, Sparkie. The Marines are the best and whatever I do in my life, I do the best and take the hardest route. No excuses.
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08-07-07, 06:55 PM
Thread: Request Permission to Come Aboard
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Not in its entirety, but only bits that were...
Not in its entirety, but only bits that were translated. I was a purist and focused only on Classical Greek.
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08-07-07, 11:14 AM
Thread: Request Permission to Come Aboard
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Request Permission to Come Aboard
Candidate Smiel requests permission to come aboard from the Marines of this forum.
This candidate is slated for OCC-199 in September of 2008 and her package is being handled the Albany, NY OSO. ...
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