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Getting everything straightened up now. Thanks again for all of your kind words and continued support. I'm off to MEPS at noon tomorrow, then PI Monday morning. Will check back in here after I've...

To anyone curious, I lost all the weight, kept it off, got my college credits and swore in to the DEP a while back. I am leaving for MCRD Parris Island in a week. Thanks again for all the support...

I am leaving for MCRD Parris Island in one week with an NBC contract. Thanks again all of you for your continued support.

Quick update for those that have encouraged me through my struggles to get here.

Link to my story :
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As many of you know, I have been getting my crap together recently to enlist in the USMC. I did not finish high school, and long hours at work + poor dietary discipline caused my weight to skyrocket....

That was my first thought. I think I will pop in tomorrow and double check.

One of the things I am most drawn to by the Corps is the straight-forward, no non-sense EARN your way mentality. I...

Thank you, Marine!

The sticky I read did not specifically address my question regarding 12 credits + a single CLEP exam worth 3 credits. I only saw one GED sticky, but I may have missed the one you're referring to....

Hello, Marines. I am new here and apologize if this has been asked before.

I quit going to school when I was 16 to go to work and help support my family after my dad left us. I got my GED...