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09-19-10, 10:21 PM
Thread: Squared away uniform tricks...
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I'm gonna try the light soap inside my trouser...
I'm gonna try the light soap inside my trouser and shirt creases and six shirt-stays. Ha ha I love the termed 'squared away' especially when it comes to uniforms.
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01-19-09, 09:36 PM
Thread: Graduated Echo Co. 2006
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Graduated Echo Co. 2006
Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen. The pain I endured throughout boot camp was immense, but the reward was greater than anything I could have ever imagined.
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08-22-08, 11:19 AM
Thread: Any Tips
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Once I qualled for the PFT run (on my own; it was...
Once I qualled for the PFT run (on my own; it was about 26 minutes) I couldn't believe how simple running 1.5 miles is. Heck a good 5 or 6 mile run makes 1.5 just seem too easy. I still can't run the...
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08-22-08, 01:19 AM
Thread: Just a little terrified...
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Keeping yourself motivated and having a high...
Keeping yourself motivated and having a high confidence will keep you from thinking about failing.
Don't think about what will happen if you fail, think about what you should do to succeed. When I... -
08-22-08, 12:42 AM
Thread: Finally in the DEP
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I think it's '09 fellas. Congratulations, now...
I think it's '09 fellas. Congratulations, now bust a** at the Poolee functions.
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08-21-08, 06:29 PM
Thread: Diploma problems.
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I got this from typing "Marine Corps and home...
I got this from typing "Marine Corps and home school diploma" in my URL:
http://www.hslda.org/docs/nche/Issues/M/MarineRecruiting.asp.
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08-21-08, 05:46 PM
Thread: Any Tips
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Make sure you drink plenty of water tonight, then...
Make sure you drink plenty of water tonight, then drink a little more when before you get there. DO NOT EAT BREAKFAST. YOU WILL PUKE, but if you're like me you'll puke from sounding off so much...
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08-21-08, 12:52 PM
Thread: Drew Carey... Giving Props..
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That surprised me! It's such a beautiful thing...
That surprised me! It's such a beautiful thing seeing that Marines/Marine Veterans are everywhere. It's especially great to know that it will never leave you.
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08-19-08, 06:41 PM
Thread: Grades.
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The passing grade is in the 30's and the...
The passing grade is in the 30's and the recommended grade is 50. I'm not very mathematically oriented and I have to use spell check a good bit. Learn your weaknesses instead of studying over what's...
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08-19-08, 06:24 PM
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Man oh man, last week as a civilian. I really...
Man oh man, last week as a civilian. I really can't thank my recruiter enough for helping me qualify for running; I was lagging behind pretty badly. Heck, I can't thank him enough for giving me this...
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08-19-08, 06:08 PM
Thread: Sorry for the Inconvenience.
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If you can't run a simple 1.5, 2, or even 3...
If you can't run a simple 1.5, 2, or even 3 miles...I suggest you try harder. 13:30 for 1.5 miles is extremely forgiving. I can do in 12 and most of my friends do it in under 10.
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08-17-08, 10:36 AM
Thread: Underweight Problems
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Hey I puke, too! Of course that's after four...
Hey I puke, too! Of course that's after four miles and tons of callisthenics's, though. Gotta built more endurance! Keep running, you have to eventually build up some sort of endurance after puking....
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08-16-08, 04:44 PM
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I think anyone could be motivated by Phelps. He...
I think anyone could be motivated by Phelps. He eats like a super fat kid and is still skinny!
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08-16-08, 04:35 PM
Thread: My Last Poolee Function
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My Last Poolee Function
My last Poolee function was today. It was rough. It was what SSgt. Pulliam said, "the easiest workout day you can do compared to PI and we're done for the day at 1200!" The warm up wasn't a problem...
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08-15-08, 09:32 PM
Thread: Underweight Problems
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the min. weight for me is 115 and I'm 130. Hurray...
the min. weight for me is 115 and I'm 130. Hurray for being short!
Eat more than 2,000 calories a day. Eat until you want to throw up and hold it in. After I joined the DEP I went to Waffle House... -
08-14-08, 05:31 PM
Thread: Army Brochure
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I never said I don't like the Army, I just...
I never said I don't like the Army, I just thought it was a surprise to get that in the mail. Does ripping it up and complaining mean I'm furious? Of course not! If I gave them a call, I'd be...
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08-14-08, 02:08 PM
Thread: Army Brochure
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Army Brochure
I just received an Army brochure in the mail. It's nothing foreshadowing, because it's something I just refuse to think about. I ripped it up and threw it in the trash. I might give them a call, and...
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08-13-08, 04:48 PM
Thread: USMC birthday ball
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I second that motion. Justin, post count doesn't...
I second that motion. Justin, post count doesn't mean anything on a Marine forum if you're not one or a Poolee (yet) and it still doesn't mean anything anyways if your posts aren't well-thought out...
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08-13-08, 04:26 PM
Thread: Is it necessary?
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Ha, I played the Tenor Sax! Darn, I didn't...
Ha, I played the Tenor Sax!
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08-12-08, 05:22 PM
Thread: Next tuesday's the day!
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of course to deter the "don't want to see me put...
of course to deter the "don't want to see me put my life in danger" you could easily tell them the disaster stories of....driving a car.
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08-12-08, 05:18 PM
Thread: USMC birthday ball
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oh noooo :sick: oh man, third phase for me...
oh noooo :sick:
oh man, third phase for me will be in November. That should be the week 12 for me! Luckily I haven't had a drop of cola in months so I wont really want it. I'm sure they will not... -
08-12-08, 04:36 PM
Thread: Next tuesday's the day!
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Awesome, glad to hear it! Even at 19 my parents...
Awesome, glad to hear it! Even at 19 my parents were still surprised I wanted to join. Enjoy all of the paper work!
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08-12-08, 07:35 AM
Thread: So I decided
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Cool, another one leaving on the 25th. Good luck...
Cool, another one leaving on the 25th. Good luck to ya and keep yourself motivated! Don't feel bad I can barely do 50 crunches.
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08-12-08, 07:29 AM
Thread: PT'ing with your recruiters
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Oh, I just typed "Military Time" in my URL and it...
Oh, I just typed "Military Time" in my URL and it popped up with this page:
http://www.spacearchive.info/military.htm
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08-11-08, 10:56 PM
Thread: PT'ing with your recruiters
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PT'ing with your recruiters
Anyone here PT with his/her recruiter prior to shipping off? I am and I have to admit, it's a lot of work just to keep up. It's cool that they let me, and I'm glad to have this opportunity to train...
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Ghost Of Iwo Jima
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