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11-07-13, 12:45 AM
Thread: Together in Afghanistan
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Together in Afghanistan
It's been many months since I've visited the forum. Thought I'd post an update on my sons, both of whom are currently deployed. Oldest is in the Navy Reserve, middle, whom I posted about here before...
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01-20-13, 04:33 AM
Thread: Going to Lejeune
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Going to Lejeune
My son has almost finished his time in WA. State at Bremerton. He is being reassigned to Camp Lejeune next month. He'll be driving home and bringing his girlfriend with him to meet us. They'll stay a...
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09-24-12, 02:00 PM
Thread: Off to Scotland
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A pic of them after climbing Ben Nevis, the...
A pic of them after climbing Ben Nevis, the highest peak in Scotland. He's on the lower right, kneeling and wearing the khaki cap holding the flag.
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09-23-12, 10:59 PM
Thread: Off to Scotland
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Off to Scotland
My son left for Scotland a couple days ago. He was selected to train with the Royal Marines for three weeks. He went with 5 other guys from his squad. He is really looking forward to the opportunity,...
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03-29-12, 12:06 PM
Thread: He made Corporal
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Thanks! Yes, he mentioned something about "having...
Thanks! Yes, he mentioned something about "having to earn it" and "sore legs for the next few days." lol!
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03-29-12, 09:18 AM
Thread: He made Corporal
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He made Corporal
Talked to our son today. He is being promoted to Cpl. Gets pinned on Monday! He's happy and we are, as always, proud!:usmc:
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12-04-11, 04:43 AM
Thread: The boy turns 21 today!
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The boy turns 21 today!
A pic of our Marine at their Ball a few weeks ago. He's the second one from the left. His 21st birthday is today:beer:
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11-13-11, 05:06 PM
Thread: Christmas gift for son? ideas?
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Some great suggestions! THanks for your ideas....
Some great suggestions! THanks for your ideas. Gives me a lot to go on. Sometimes I think he'd simply like cash, but I want him to have a remembrance (although it's going to cost him about a grand to...
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11-12-11, 11:51 PM
Thread: Christmas gift for son? ideas?
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Yes, he's still at the Naval Base there.
Yes, he's still at the Naval Base there.
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11-12-11, 09:51 PM
Thread: Christmas gift for son? ideas?
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Christmas gift for son? ideas?
I'm looking for a fitting gift for my son this Christmas. He turns 21 in early December, and this wil be his first Christmas at home in three years, since joining the Corps. I'd like to go with...
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07-11-11, 10:00 PM
Thread: A few training pics
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If any of these in any way violate any OPSEC...
If any of these in any way violate any OPSEC please delete them. I didn't think any of them did, but don't want to jeopardize anything.
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07-11-11, 09:49 PM
Thread: A few training pics
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http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p255/jdubbya200...
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p255/jdubbya2006/IMG_0585.jpg
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07-11-11, 09:48 PM
Thread: A few training pics
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http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p255/jdubbya200...
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p255/jdubbya2006/IMG_0556.jpg
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07-11-11, 09:46 PM
Thread: A few training pics
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http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p255/jdubbya2006/IMG_0516.jpg
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07-11-11, 09:45 PM
Thread: A few training pics
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A few training pics
Son is home for 10 days leave. Brought some pics of his MARSOC training. He absolutley loved this stuff! I can see why!
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p255/jdubbya2006/IMG_0503.jpg
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06-10-11, 01:33 AM
Thread: Curious as to what you think of this.
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Curious as to what you think of this.
Should she be allowed to wear her dress blues or not?
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2011/06/09/marine-not-allowed-to-wear-uniform-for-high-school-graduation/?hpt=us_bn4 -
05-29-11, 03:00 AM
Thread: Corporals Course
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Best of luck to him on the Corporal's Course. I'm...
Best of luck to him on the Corporal's Course. I'm sure he'll do fine. The extra training is a plus as well. You can be justifiably proud!
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05-09-11, 08:36 PM
Thread: " this is like summer camp for bad a$$es"
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Funny I posted this almost a month ago and it...
Funny I posted this almost a month ago and it received no responses. Anyway, he loved the additional training. They did fast ropes, some breaching, shooting, etc.. A nice change from his Security...
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04-25-11, 11:05 PM
Thread: A good read
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A good read
http://www.retirelikeme.com/2011/04/21/mississippi-town-destroys-westboro-baptist-plans/
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04-15-11, 02:22 PM
Thread: " this is like summer camp for bad a$$es"
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" this is like summer camp for bad a$$es"
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p255/jdubbya2006/badasses.jpg
That was the title of my son's latest email to us. They are doing MARSOC training and flying around in and rapelling out of Black... -
04-15-11, 04:47 AM
Thread: Proud mother of a new Recruit
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Found this link which might be useful
http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/docs/ParentsGuide.pdf
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04-15-11, 02:21 AM
Thread: Proud mother of a new Recruit
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Congratulations to your son on his decision to...
Congratulations to your son on his decision to serve. My son graduated from Parris Island last January. Attendng family day and watching the graduation ceremony was the proudest day of our lives. For...
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04-14-11, 12:26 AM
Thread: My son leaves for Parris Island soon...
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Best of luck to your son and yourself, from...
Best of luck to your son and yourself, from another Marine dad! I hope you post progress reports from time to time, and pics are nice too!
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04-02-11, 08:42 PM
Thread: Sf Training School Graduation!
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Ditto that! Glad he got FAST. Congrats to him and...
Ditto that! Glad he got FAST. Congrats to him and you!:thumbup:
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03-06-11, 03:23 AM
Thread: Semper Fi Parent has great news
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Congrats to your daughter on her promotion! Great...
Congrats to your daughter on her promotion! Great motivation for her I'm sure.:thumbup:
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