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09-06-09, 07:49 PM
Thread: After Lights Out...
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Thanks Marines. That's what I thought when I...
Thanks Marines. That's what I thought when I heard some advice about taking your $hits at night and the foot locker thing. I didn't think you could get up at all.
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09-06-09, 07:38 PM
Thread: After Lights Out...
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After Lights Out...
Hello Marines, I was just wondering what the policy is after lights out in boot camp. Are you allowed to get up and make head calls or organize your foot locker?
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07-19-09, 12:45 AM
Thread: 31AUG ship dates
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August 31st 09 here.
August 31st 09 here.
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06-08-09, 12:13 AM
Thread: DLAB Practice Test??
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I took the DLAB a few months back. I suggest...
I took the DLAB a few months back. I suggest brushing up on your grammar and sentence structures. Other than that you really can't study for it because its is testing your potential, not your...
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05-30-09, 10:12 AM
Thread: Fights in boot camp
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Heh, just like fight stories, sir.
Heh, just like fight stories, sir.
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05-30-09, 06:32 AM
Thread: May22 Grad Ask away
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No questions as of now but a strong congrats,...
No questions as of now but a strong congrats, Marine!
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05-30-09, 05:24 AM
Thread: Why do you want to be a Marine?
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In all of America's offered lifestyles, both...
In all of America's offered lifestyles, both civillian and military, I have found nothing more appealing than being a US Marine. Some of my friends respect my decision and some think I'm crazy, and...
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05-30-09, 05:11 AM
Thread: Fights in boot camp
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Nothing to add except that this is without a...
Nothing to add except that this is without a doubt the most interesting/entertaining thread I have read since joining this site. Great stories to all Marines who shared.
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05-13-09, 06:35 PM
Thread: MCMA in Bootcamp
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Sorry my mistake.
Sorry my mistake.
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05-13-09, 05:32 PM
Thread: MCMA in Bootcamp
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Appreciate the direct answers, sir. Thank you.
Appreciate the direct answers, sir. Thank you.
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05-13-09, 05:21 PM
Thread: MCMA in Bootcamp
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MCMA in Bootcamp
Is there opportunity to attain any higher than a tan belt while in boot camp? Also, how often is there opportunity to train in MCMA for pog's after boot camp?
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05-11-09, 08:46 PM
Thread: New graduate
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Congrats, sir.
Congrats, sir.
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04-06-09, 07:16 AM
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I had to meet with one too about THC use. My...
I had to meet with one too about THC use. My advice: Be honest, don't throw in unnecessary details to make it more complicated than it is, and be confident and respectful or he will think that you...
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03-24-09, 11:47 PM
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Actually closing your eyes is a bad strategy...
Actually closing your eyes is a bad strategy psychologically. If you cut off an entire sense (sight) then that much more attention is put into other things, like pain. This is a main purpose of...
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03-16-09, 04:42 PM
Thread: New Poolee Looking For Workout Tips
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RUNNNNN! If I suggest one investment, it's some...
RUNNNNN! If I suggest one investment, it's some running shoes.
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03-14-09, 10:35 PM
Thread: Pool Function
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For our pool function today we did a 5 mile hike...
For our pool function today we did a 5 mile hike around a lake in a state park. We wore packs that we filled with rocks, sang cadences, and ate MRE's. It way by far the best pool function I've been...
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03-10-09, 11:19 PM
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If you can find an assisted pull-up machine, use...
If you can find an assisted pull-up machine, use it even if you don't need it. Go under first ( assistance with higher reps) then over (try to find ankle weights for more resistance and less reps)....
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03-08-09, 11:14 PM
Thread: GRADUATED!!!!! MARCH 6th, 2009
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Congratulations, sir.
Congratulations, sir.
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03-04-09, 10:29 PM
Thread: Taking Chance
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Excellent movie. Thanks for the post.
Excellent movie. Thanks for the post.
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That is the sickest bike I have ever seen. Ever.
That is the sickest bike I have ever seen. Ever.
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03-03-09, 09:24 PM
Thread: Weapon Qualification
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Sgt, by "chitters" do you mean...
Sgt, by "chitters" do you mean sharpshooter/marksman?
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03-03-09, 09:06 PM
Thread: Weight Loss & Pull-Ups
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Is that supposed to help with pull-ups? This...
Is that supposed to help with pull-ups? This sounds like a tricep workout but maybe i'm misunderstanding what you're saying.
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03-03-09, 07:55 PM
Thread: Weapon Qualification
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Weapon Qualification
I am wondering how weapon qual's work. Is there opportunity to gain qualifications with anything besides an M-16 in boot camp (like the M-9) and after boot camp how often is there opportunity to gain...
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03-02-09, 05:33 PM
Thread: 2009 Ship Date and MOS List
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03-01-09, 06:24 PM
Thread: New Marine here.
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Congratulations, sir.
Congratulations, sir.
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Ghost Of Iwo Jima
04-04-24, 11:35 PM in Open Squad Bay