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08-18-12, 04:05 PM
Thread: Reporting to SOI
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Oh yeah, I have every intention of purchasing...
Oh yeah, I have every intention of purchasing some new skivvies, those briefs just awful. Another question I've come up with is regarding the transportation of the sea-bags. I plan on wearing...
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08-17-12, 09:18 AM
Thread: Reporting to SOI
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Message received.
Message received.
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08-16-12, 09:38 PM
Thread: Reporting to SOI
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I appreciate your comments. I've spoken to my...
I appreciate your comments. I've spoken to my recruiter, and a couple other guys from my company, it sounds like those documents are sent directly to ITB nowadays. I do have another question though,...
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08-13-12, 06:45 PM
Thread: Reporting to SOI
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Reporting to SOI
Good afternoon Devil Dogs, I finally made it through Boot Camp. It was tough but I think my preparation paid off. Graduated 10AUG12 from Fox Co. Plt. 2122 out of MCRD SD. Series Honor man, Company...
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04-19-12, 05:38 PM
Thread: RS Chicago Family Day
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That is awesome!
That is awesome!
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04-18-12, 10:42 PM
Thread: RS Chicago Family Day
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RS Chicago Family Day
Just got back from an RS Chicago family day event. It was beyond motivating, let me tell you all. Started at 1800 tonight, where all the poolees and their parents from three Chicago offices met...
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04-11-12, 01:19 PM
Thread: Reconaissence?
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I am almost certain the rules state you need to...
I am almost certain the rules state you need to do a search before posting any questions, if you had, you would find just how common this question is.
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03-23-12, 09:46 PM
Thread: Your future in the Marine Corps.
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I personally have no expectations, I plan to take...
I personally have no expectations, I plan to take it as it comes. If you develop expectations, you're setting yourself up for disappointment. The MOS you receive is entirely up to the needs of the...
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02-11-12, 10:53 AM
Thread: Poolee IST/PFT Stats
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Sprints and hill work are the answer. As far as...
Sprints and hill work are the answer. As far as sprints, I recommend fartleks. The idea is to jog a portion (say 1/8 mile) then sprint an equivalent portion, in series. I'd say do about a mile of...
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02-08-12, 09:19 PM
Thread: Drill instructor to be awarded Silver Star
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Now that's motivating!
Now that's motivating!
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I'd suggest doing a bit of both. I imagine you...
I'd suggest doing a bit of both. I imagine you only do the poolee functions about once a week? In my opinion that's simply just not enough. I got lucky, the two recruiters at my office workout at an...
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11-26-11, 01:43 AM
Thread: Is there a place for officer candidates?
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I was a former officer candidate, and I recommend...
I was a former officer candidate, and I recommend you check out www.marineocs.com, it is the equivalent of this site for officers.
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11-22-11, 10:38 PM
Thread: poolee questions!!
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I am a former Officer Candidate. I can tell you...
I am a former Officer Candidate. I can tell you from experience, it is a long wait, especially in this recruiting environment. I graduated about 2 years ago, and spent a year and a half trying to get...
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11-07-11, 09:12 PM
Thread: Tattoos Once a Poolee
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Agreed. You'll have the tattoo for the rest of...
Agreed. You'll have the tattoo for the rest of your life, I think it can wait a couple more months to avoid any risk. I personally am paying for a rash decision on a forearm tattoo, making me all but...
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10-27-11, 06:32 PM
Thread: Poolee cars
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Here she is, not too bad considering she wasn't...
Here she is, not too bad considering she wasn't even running when I got her in April. A chunk of change and massive amounts of elbow grease later, she's shining and running beautifully. This winter's...
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10-26-11, 08:56 PM
Thread: Poolee cars
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You're parked illegally... I drive a boat. Not...
You're parked illegally...
I drive a boat. Not literally, but my Chrysler Concorde may as well be one. Drinks gasoline, and has had more problems than it's worth, but she's reliable even in these...
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