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02-17-09, 01:13 PM
Thread: Muscle Loss in Bootcamp?
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It's been my observation that the wiry scrapper...
It's been my observation that the wiry scrapper type who can run/hump faster/longer has an easier go of thing vs. the jacked Marine (though there are exceptions). Gear fits better, more...
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02-16-09, 03:58 PM
Thread: Debt management?
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TeeJay whatever you decide to do make sure you've...
TeeJay whatever you decide to do make sure you've got this issue squared away before you enlist. To be perfectly clear you should not enter the Marine Corps with any sort of debt or an idea that the...
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01-26-09, 08:54 PM
Thread: Introduction
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I've got one day and a wake up before my...
I've got one day and a wake up before my honorable discharge. These last four years in the infantry have been the most memorable to date. You have to understand our country is still very much at war....
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12-30-08, 01:22 PM
Thread: V-22 Osprey
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They began phasing in the Osprey during my second...
They began phasing in the Osprey during my second deployment and I got a ride out of dodge on one earlier this year. Lot of my buddies didn't take well to the sort of 'gravitron' feeling you get when...
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09-30-08, 07:08 PM
Thread: OIF vid 06-08
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CWalling glad you enjoyed the video. As for...
CWalling glad you enjoyed the video.
As for your question, I'll have to go back and take another look. It was a Sgt buddy of mine who was running the lane and I remember him breaking the fire team... -
09-30-08, 11:19 AM
Thread: OIF vid 06-08
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I wanted to keep the thread alive and post...
I wanted to keep the thread alive and post another video. Made this one from footage of our scout training last week. Disregard the shirtless intro, it's an inner-company joke.
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08-10-08, 12:15 PM
Thread: Getting a Ticket while in DEP
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One thing I forgot to mention above, DO NOT be...
One thing I forgot to mention above, DO NOT be the Marine or Poolee who supplies alcohol to anyone underage. In the fleet you will be standing tall in front of the man alongside the underage Marine...
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08-10-08, 12:09 PM
Thread: Getting a Ticket while in DEP
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Poolees let this be a lesson. O'l boy here may...
Poolees let this be a lesson. O'l boy here may have just screwed himself out of a great enlistment/career because of the decision he made. This subject hits home with me as I've got four Marines in...
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08-09-08, 10:49 AM
Thread: What age did you join?
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28 back in '05. I'll be turning 32 and EAS'ing in...
28 back in '05. I'll be turning 32 and EAS'ing in Febuary. Having a platoon of buddies in their late teens and earlier twenties for the last four years was exactly what an old man like me needed to...
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08-08-08, 04:41 PM
Thread: N(.)(.)bie!
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Damn woody, you gotta be the saltiest Lance on...
Damn woody, you gotta be the saltiest Lance on the boards here. Don't forget you're still a boot till you come back from the sandbox. You know how it works in the infantry. Semper Fi brother.
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08-06-08, 10:53 AM
Thread: Velcro? Or Not?
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Things are changing however, at least for...
Things are changing however, at least for deployment wear.
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07-31-08, 10:05 AM
Thread: Not being disrepectful just wondering
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I'm 95% positive this is BenW523 posing as a new...
I'm 95% positive this is BenW523 posing as a new member. The recruiter phone number is bunk as well.
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07-28-08, 09:57 AM
Thread: A Little Upset!!!
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Stop talking like a valley girl first off. ...
Stop talking like a valley girl first off.
This is pretty standard. Offices usually shift bodies around if it's looking like they may not make the current or next month's quota mission. It may be... -
07-10-08, 04:15 PM
Thread: I need help...
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Ok so you have Marines here telling you to wait...
Ok so you have Marines here telling you to wait and you have dismissed the advice. I guarantee if you told me your reasons right now I could help you make sense out of them. I know at your age...
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06-01-08, 02:44 PM
Thread: Anyone know these Marines?
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That's fine but you don't have to be a Marine to...
That's fine but you don't have to be a Marine to view this site. That's all I'm saying. That info above looks benign but what's the point of having a secure system for Marines if anyone can just have...
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06-01-08, 02:23 PM
Thread: Anyone know these Marines?
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Probably want to refrain from posting info like...
Probably want to refrain from posting info like that in a public forum. Marine's BTR info is sort of 'need to know'/inhouse stuff unless said Marine volunteers it.
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06-01-08, 02:02 PM
Thread: Anyone know these Marines?
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He's probably a clerk with admin MOL/NMCI access.
He's probably a clerk with admin MOL/NMCI access.
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05-25-08, 12:30 PM
Thread: New G.I. Bill
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There's actually some buzz swirling around the...
There's actually some buzz swirling around the media about McCain voting against (or simply not showing up to the vote) this bill and his reason is one that I agree with.
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05-24-08, 02:58 PM
Thread: Open Contract Question
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Well you didn't have to. Sounds like you let...
Well you didn't have to. Sounds like you let yourself get steamrolled. You go open contract and you waive your right to pick your own MOS.
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Again, don't sign anything until it's got what...
Again, don't sign anything until it's got what you want on it. This isn't complicated.
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05-17-08, 10:12 AM
Thread: Questions about College Funding/DE?
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Brittany it sounds like you may have one too many...
Brittany it sounds like you may have one too many caveats above for the Corps' patience level. If you are half committed to becoming a Marine and half committed to schooling... it's not enough for...
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05-16-08, 10:07 PM
Thread: Sea Service Terms + Recruit Terms
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The most memorable recruit terms cannot be...
The most memorable recruit terms cannot be printed here unfortunately.
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05-14-08, 02:24 AM
Thread: Very random question--Tactical Watches
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UPDATE: My lucky ironman has been claimed. No...
UPDATE: My lucky ironman has been claimed. No more PMs please.
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05-14-08, 01:11 AM
Thread: Very random question--Tactical Watches
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Haaa.. Ya sonic thanks for being a good sport...
Haaa.. Ya sonic thanks for being a good sport here. No worries about the $100 g-shocks. They are nice. I'm just cheap.
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05-14-08, 01:03 AM
Thread: Very random question--Tactical Watches
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Not a stupid question. You are going to want to...
Not a stupid question. You are going to want to go digital here for purposes of synchronization with your platoon or fire team before a mission that involves pieces/people moving around the...
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