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Nothing compares to becoming a Marine Parent......except maybe the day they were born. Best wishes to him, you and your family.

Tim

Yes I am beginning to and experiencing this through my son has been eye-opening for sure.....Why didn't I see this 25 years ago? .... Do you rekon I could get an age waiver? and maybe a medical...

Yes you do!

Sounds like a road of uncertainty for a little while, I will continue to keep him in my prayers. Sounds like a great young man too, you should be proud!

We had a good skype session with my son last night. It seems that he will be VERY busy over the next few months attending various training sessions. He couldn't go into too much detail apart from 3...

I had posted my first response before I read yours. We can do alot of good things within this network right here, I agree.

I will be honored to help in any way I can. I miss writing those...

I like Rhode Islands idea best though. I'm sure that if those poolies who don't have parental support just pm one of us in this thread, there will be no shortage of letters @ mail call.

Become a member at www.parrisisland.yuku.com.

They have a pretty good "stand alone Marine" network.

Travis, please keep us updated.

Yes, I believe it is. This particular forum doesn't get as much traffic as some of the others, but usually you'll get pretty accurate answers here from those who have been there, done that.

Sorry...

My son is also a 3051 and wouldn't want it any other way. He is with 3rd MSOB and has MANY opportunities for training outside his MOS. Alot will depend on what he makes of it.

Supply school is...

When you are exploring the area, don't overlook the coastal community of Emerald Isle. If you will be making future trips down there, you can find a nice place to stay for a VERY reasonable rate in...

Yep, MCT seems to be an information vacuum. We did not hear from our son until after graduation. We had no plans of attending though, and he said there were very few parents there......... didn't...

We let our son serve his country his way, but not alone, we will ALWAYS have his back. However, I am guilty of trying to live vicariously through my son at times. Perhaps it's the regret of never...

"A south Bossier family fighting to maintain a front yard banner in support of their son’s military service has reached an agreement with their homeowners association that will allow the sign to...

Liz,

I know exactly where your at, my wife and I were in your shoes just about 18 months ago as we wrestled with our sons decision. The good thing for parents of recruits and poolies these days,...

Congratulations! Enjoy you time with him.

First of all, get rid of the can't and don'ts.



Second:

Have you talked to your employer? Most of them will work with your schedule to some degree. 1 saturday a month? surely you can work...

Welcome Kelly. Best wishes to you, your son and your family. Great story!

What a great way to kick off the 4th of July weekend! Best of luck to him on the Crucible.

It's great that you got to see a little of what he does day to day. That's HUGE for a Marine Parent!!

All the best to you and your family.

Our form letter had the same info on it......along with a big boot print and a few extra crumples.......I never did get the whole story of that one. Anyway, in his next letter, he said under no...

My advice is to respect your parents wishes for now. There is likely a good reason they have changed thier opinion.

Becoming a US Marine is a priviledge for those who are called by a sense of...

You will get his letters a day or 2 quicker than he'll get yours. With 500+\- recruits entering PI every week, that same amount of new Marines leaving every week and the movements within the base...

Yes. 3DMSOB, MARSOC. That's about all I really know, he doesn't/can't say too much more, only that he is fortunate to serve with some outstanding Marines!


Wow, what a career you've had! My...