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Wanted to add, there is a guy in my pool who is shorter and lighter than me, and he is going to be a Grunt. Why is he allowed despite his size? He is like 5'4" and 130 lb. probably.

For the record, I never said I wanted be an 0311. The issue was with this guy who said all women, regardless of MOS, got their rank on their knees and backs. I don't just mean the issue of women in...

Fellow Poolee, I can completely understand where you're coming from. I have been trying to pass my run since November. I do great on the other portions of the IST, but in the run portion, I always...

Thank you. But just to clarify, by my family I mean my spouse specifically.

Hello Marines
I work very closely with my recruiters every week. I have been in DEP since November, but try as I might, I cannot seem to conquer my run under pressure. My FAH and crunches are fine....

I'm looking forward to:

Birth control glasses

The inability to choose what I'm eating

Hours of grueling PT

Oh wait- that's what I'm NOT looking forward to lol

What the heck? Lucky ... My MEPS did have a neat ceremony room with nice red carpet though lol.

Going with minimal baggage sounds like a great plan, I think I'll heed that advice, Marine. Thank you : )

Thanks for that, I was wondering about the sports bras, because everything else I read said to bring your own. Oh well, trivial details!

Congrats, Marine!
I should be outta here really soon. I did have a question about what you are actually allowed to bring with you nowadays? I mean items specific to females.
Sadly, I won't be...

Um ... what the hell?

But WHY???
Is my question?
I guess Marines really are just that cool that people have to pretend to Earn The Title ...

My sincere congratulations!
Your experiences sound outstanding : )
Thank you for that perspective.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5jRawaB1tY

The "new" Army boot camp ...

This is truly a great thing you're doing, Marines. The tight-knit family atmosphere of the Marine Corps is just one more thing that cements my loyalty. I will be giving my address when I ship,...

Ok seriously, I'm good on my FAH and crunches, those were easy to shape up. But my run sucks!!! Any tips fellow poolees?

P.S.
Fellow poolee, I'm impressed by your knowledge. Good job : )

What the heck??? Why am I seeing all these posts about nasty civilians posing as Marines?? What is the motive? Do they not feel guilt about pretending to own a title that so many men and women have...

Wow nice pictures! Thanks : )

Haha thanks!

"mar det MSG:

Sorry Marine, you're speaking Greek to this poolee. Care to clarify?

Well sir, my desire to be a Marine trumps my desire to get stationed in Germany any day : ))

That's what I thought. I still wonder what MOS has a shot at being sent there. The reason is because my spouse is a German/Pre-med major here at LSU and it would be cool if I could fulfill my duties...

Hello again Marines, quick question.

I know that many Marines get stationed in Okinawa when sent overseas, but I was wondering if Marines get stationed in Germany? That might seem like an odd...

Ok my much-admired Marines, maybe you can help me with this. When I was in high school, I was the corps commander in my senior year, but I also spent about 3 years as a drill team commander, armed...