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03-20-12, 07:24 PM
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SOFA Okinawa
Ok Marines. I think we really know the answer to this and some of you have answered really nice here. But lets clear things up here right now. If you are a ugly American and we have quite a few...
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01-30-12, 02:18 PM
Thread: The DI...on TCM tonite
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I watched the DI last night
I just happened to be surfing the channels and there it was. This is the second time that I have seen this movie, the first time was the night before I left for Paris Island. I noticed the Blues...
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10-02-11, 11:52 AM
Thread: Is this True?
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Rooger
I hadn't heard of this until you posted it. To win the hearts and minds for votes doesn't seem to be on the agenda of this CIC? So I would like to see him step down go out of sight so we won't have...
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04-08-11, 07:01 AM
Thread: Dying Vet discharged by VA
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USNAviator
A friend of mine and fellow Marine died when he was turned away with internal injuries less that two years ago. HHS secretary investigated and alledgely made suggestions and changes. He doesn't...
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@Kentuckygrl11
Karli,
It is my experience that you should be prepared for everything. I would go to your orthopedic surgeon and get the diagnosis, pronosis, and outcome of your surgery. Make sure that it is... -
01-20-11, 06:29 PM
Thread: Ping Pong (Reserve to Active Duty)
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@shapsug
When I was on recruiting duty 80 - 83 at Buffalo New York when somebody wanted to go from IRR to AD I got an assesion and or credit for that contract. It is tracked differently by OPS, but you do as...
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12-11-10, 12:58 PM
Thread: Family Dilemma
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@MarksMom
Not having more details it isn't possible to advise anything here. I have never heard of a school house meetiing once a year but then again I have been retired since 1993. Anything is possible in...
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12-09-10, 02:48 PM
Thread: ?'s about female marines
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@egbutler1
My point exactly about college credits. But the home school stuff definatley agree with you. Thems kids are good to go...The Marine Corps is very selective in prospects these days and always have...
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12-09-10, 01:36 PM
Thread: ?'s about female marines
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@brittneyjohnson
Being married your chances are cut in half. Not becasue you are not going to qualify but becasue you would be a waiver. Waivers are hard to come by these days at HQMC Quantico Virginia and the...
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11-10-10, 04:31 PM
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schnoozlebop
We love Aussies here. LOng story but puttin down a couple of Fosters is an art.
Semper Fi
Gunny out
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09-17-10, 06:23 PM
Thread: My blog from boot camp
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Warcrazy
I was never a Drill Instructor but I bet you did some imitation of yours while you were there with the changes of them during 2nd Phase. I enjoyed the read. It did bring back stuff from Parris...
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08-04-10, 06:49 PM
Thread: bus ride from airport to PI?
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My jouuney started on 4 October 1973
from Pittsburg. We flew into Charlotte NC and the intent was to continue the flight the same morning into Charleston, there was 12 of us in all. The airplane broke so we stayed the night in...
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Cate
your man seems to be a great guy and he has been raised a Marine so you can't go wrong. And he runs a "WORTH WHILE" event and wins. Dang I am pushing for him. Keep the faith maybe we will meet...
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07-12-10, 05:13 PM
Thread: Fiance just shipped out to boot
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Please read the rules of the FORUM
Then fill in your profile. You will get responses. Are you married to this recruit or girl friend? If you are girl friend then you are not his spouse. I don't want to seem crude but there are...
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05-31-10, 09:54 AM
Thread: Prayers for Cpl John Peck
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Cpl Peck
Be strong Marine you have beaten the odds twice you have done your duty for God, Country, Family and Corps. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. To Cpl Peck's parents thank you for raising such a...
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05-21-10, 06:43 PM
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Poll: The states
have the rights to govern themselves as they see fit.
Semper Fi
Gunny out
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05-17-10, 07:11 PM
Thread: Movie: Taking Chance
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I saw the movie a Quantico
theater with the wife. You could hear a pin drop and there were little kids in there too. I bought the DVD and watched it alone. It still impacked me more than the first time.
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03-11-10, 04:18 PM
Thread: DavBlay Final
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Rest in Peace Marine
It sadens me to hear this news. Dave would go out of his way to help anybody. He especially helped many a poolee. To the entire Blaylock my condolences for your loss. He was my brother and I had...
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02-13-10, 02:02 PM
Thread: Freedom of Speech
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SgtPatricksWife
Your point is very well put. I am not sure why your husband was banned for supporting and sticking up for his wife? I sepent 20 years in my beloved Marine Corps without the support of my family to...
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01-30-10, 11:22 AM
Thread: things to bring to boot camp for females
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Chelsea
First of all thank you for your commitment to be a United States Marine. In time there will be Women Marines looking at your post they are far more qualified than any male Marine ever could be to...
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12-30-09, 10:36 AM
Thread: A Marine Mom with a medical question
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Sorry to hear that you Marine son is hurt
Ma'am make sure that when your son goes back to his duty station that he has a complete copy (or originals) of everything that was done to include all medications especially the steroids as Marines...
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12-24-09, 07:47 AM
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Every time a Active Duty Marine
says to me Thank You Gunny or have a good day Gunny. I'll tell you one damn thing for sure. I still swell up with pride to be recognized as a Marine. I appreaciate what Marines have always done...
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Dave my brother
it is great to see you on a couple of times today. I hope you have a good night tonight and a better day tomorrow.
Semper Fi
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Morning Dave
I hope that you had a restful night's sleep. I wake up thinking about you and how you are doing. I hope that you were in less pain last night
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Dave my brother
I have been avoiding this for as long as I can. I have to say this in a public forum and forget about my own embarassment for now. I appologize for not posting sooner. Ever since this post started...
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Ghost Of Iwo Jima
04-04-24, 11:35 PM in Open Squad Bay