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02-24-07, 04:29 PM
Thread: Plt. 1010 1st Bn D Co
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OOOHHH-RAH Devil Dog. Congratulations on making...
OOOHHH-RAH Devil Dog. Congratulations on making it through. Seems like only yesterday when i stood on the Peatross Parade Deck.
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02-18-07, 11:30 PM
Thread: Some customers of mine..
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i've heard it ever since i signed my contract....
i've heard it ever since i signed my contract. while a poolee i stopped telling people out of fear of what they would think. once i got off "THE ISLAND" i stopped hiding it and am proud of myself...
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Man i went from 15 to 20 in boot. the best way to...
Man i went from 15 to 20 in boot. the best way to increase pull ups is to just do them. Pull yourself until you think you are about to literally die. Also getting quarterdecked probably didnt hurt me...
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08-28-06, 05:16 PM
Thread: DOnt really care but..
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yeah we had a few asian guys in my platoon and...
yeah we had a few asian guys in my platoon and none really got messed with more than anyone else. one of the DIs from another platoon in my series called one of the guys Bruce Lee and made him do...
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08-27-06, 10:44 PM
Thread: I hate good byes
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Awww man it seems like just last week was my...
Awww man it seems like just last week was my Liberty Sunday, wait a minute last week was my Liberty Sunday. I pray for you to have a safe trip Mama and an enjoyable Family Day. It rained on mine but...
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08-26-06, 08:32 PM
Thread: Guess Who's Back
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It may vary with different DIs but for mine Aye...
It may vary with different DIs but for mine Aye Sir was the standard response to an order. I never heard Aye Aye while I was there. One recruit in my platoon did ask whats the difference and my DI...
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08-26-06, 07:21 AM
Thread: Guess Who's Back
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My IST was 15 pullups, 70 something crunches, and...
My IST was 15 pullups, 70 something crunches, and 11:30 run before shipping.
My IST on the island was about the same.
My Initial PFT was 15 pullups, 100 crunches, 23:50 run for a score of 239.
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08-25-06, 10:30 PM
Thread: Guess Who's Back
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Guess Who's Back
Well I'm back from MCRD Parris Island and I brought this with me:usmc: . I graduated this morning and can't believe that it's over. All poolees feel free to ask me anything related to boot camp...
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05-25-06, 08:31 PM
Thread: Shippin Out
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Shippin Out
I know I haven't been an active poster on this board but, I've checked it everyday since I joined and gathered as much information as possible.I graduate from high school tomorrow. My recruiter picks...
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05-24-06, 04:36 PM
Thread: MCT & MOS School
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I'm sorry for this and not to start trouble, but...
I'm sorry for this and not to start trouble, but Daytona is far from fast paced. I'm from DB and it's only hectic during "tourist" seasons (NASCAR races, bike week, spring break). I do agree though,...
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05-17-06, 09:32 PM
Thread: Drill Instructor encounter
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I was from RSS Stone Mountain. Thatexplains alot...
I was from RSS Stone Mountain. Thatexplains alot of why they made us leave rather than just wait out the rain.
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05-17-06, 11:43 AM
Thread: Drill Instructor encounter
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Hey Tallboot, I was there too. Remember the Q&A...
Hey Tallboot, I was there too. Remember the Q&A session when the Drill Instructor kept ignoring "college boy", and when he finally acknowledged him, the guy asked a question about "saltpeter"?
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05-16-06, 02:35 PM
Thread: Family of Marines?
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I'm the first in my family. My father was in the...
I'm the first in my family. My father was in the Army. My uncle was in the Army (101st Airborne).
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04-16-06, 05:12 PM
Thread: OCS vs enlisted
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I'm going the PLC route that the Lt. described. I...
I'm going the PLC route that the Lt. described. I chose this because I really want to be a Marine, but I also have a little obligation to mom to attend college. When i first met my recruiter and he...
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04-02-06, 05:15 PM
Thread: "Parris Island Drill Instructors"
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dang, my mom got rid of the extra channels like 2...
dang, my mom got rid of the extra channels like 2 weeks ago. she said I"'m not paying for them if no one watches them." I knew she should have kept them.
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03-24-06, 08:33 PM
Thread: 219 Reasons to be a MARINE!
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when i read the list there were 222? o well i...
when i read the list there were 222? o well i still printed it out and posted it up in my room.
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03-21-06, 07:24 PM
Thread: Parris Island Anyone?
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im goin to become commisioned, i will be doing...
im goin to become commisioned, i will be doing the PLC.
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03-18-06, 08:11 AM
Thread: Wallpaper...
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on the USMC Recruitment site www.marines.com...
on the USMC Recruitment site www.marines.com click on sitemap and next to resources should say wallpaper. They have 4 to choose from. and if u're interested in a screensaver let me know and I might...
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03-17-06, 10:31 PM
Thread: Parris Island Anyone?
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well i'll also be on the Island. i cant wait to...
well i'll also be on the Island. i cant wait to ship. i leave may 29
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Ghost Of Iwo Jima
04-04-24, 11:35 PM in Open Squad Bay