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    Wow - a great response! So to report back, as...

    Wow - a great response! So to report back, as suggested, and pointed out, there is a graduation! But as Cody said, not very large. And, I did visit San Angelo recently - you are correct - not a...
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    Crypto Linq Goodfellow Graduation

    Good day, all,

    When my son graduated DLI, we went there and it was a great day and very meaningful. He's at Goodfellow now in Crypto-Linquist. Can anyone tell me, is there a similar graduation...
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    Thank you, Marines. There are days it is...

    Thank you, Marines.

    There are days it is hard to hold back the tears, I'm so proud of my sons. (1 Marine, 1 soldier, 1 coach).

    Semper Fi it is. And Semper Fi to each of you.........
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    How do I respond to Semper Fi?

    Good day all,

    I'm a Marine dad and I often wear my best hat or jacket out, with clear Marines markings - gifts from my son. Often, an obvious Marine, and often others as well, will give me a...
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    OldTroll - from one dad to another welcome...

    OldTroll - from one dad to another welcome aboard, and ain't this cool?!!!

    I have son in A-stan in Army and is quite the young man. My youngest arrived at PI two weeks ago and I just rec'd...
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    Hey, thanks for the responses all! I finally...

    Hey, thanks for the responses all!

    I finally got his mailing address - 10 days after his arrival. It was hilarious - a form letter. "Dear (state your name)........... for liberty and fraternity...
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    No phone call?

    A great moment, Monday morning. My son swore in and left for boot camp. Some tears, and lots of pride for sure.

    I stayed up long into the following morning waiting for "the" call - I was...
  8. Thread: New Recruit

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    Congrats sir. My son has been a poolie for a bit...

    Congrats sir. My son has been a poolie for a bit now, and leaves next week for Boot. He has been working his tail off and is excited to go. I wish you and your son all the very best.

    Want to...
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    T Minus 7 days

    Good day all, well, one week away from my second child leaving home to serve our country. Pride doesn't begin to describe it. Sadness and fear doesn't either. But, I'm a parent, so that's ok. ...
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    hrscowboy - they definitely know this kid has...

    hrscowboy - they definitely know this kid has parents. My son made the mistake of asking mom to join us on one visit to the recruiter...... let's say mom will have her say regardless of what...
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    Wow, assuming that's it...... that is too cool! ...

    Wow, assuming that's it...... that is too cool! I'll confirm this after the visit and followup with you all. I'm looking forward to this!
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    Recruiter Visit

    Hi all,

    I know I should just wait..... but I can't so here goes. Our son swore in at DEP and has been working out with recruiters and going on local trips with his mates since then. He's also a...
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    Thank you for sharing your experience too. ...

    Thank you for sharing your experience too. Getting nervous as Tuesday approaches but knowing he'll be the likes of folks on this board, golly who could ask for anything better?

    God bless you,...
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    Sir, it does. And I thank you. You'll...

    Sir, it does. And I thank you.

    You'll probably hear from me next after returning from DEP swear in! Won't miss that for the world!

    Semper Fi, Marine
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    DEP/Contract Timing

    Good day, all. FIRST - I searched for the answer to this, I really did! And I didn't find anything that allowed me to connect the dots. So I'll try a new thread. If there's a link you can provide...
  16. Thread: Lasik

    by newskate9
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    HA!!!!! ;) No worries - these days I'm trying...

    HA!!!!! ;)

    No worries - these days I'm trying to worry about important stuff. I thank you for your response!
  17. Thread: Lasik

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    Yes - Lasik not 100% guarantee for sure. Yes...

    Yes - Lasik not 100% guarantee for sure.

    Yes - I did see the quals for Recon/SS - that's where I got the impression, and from posts (but I may have read wrong) that vision needed to be...
  18. Thread: Lasik

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    Thanks for all the responses. Sounds like...

    Thanks for all the responses. Sounds like waiting is the way to go.

    The job - he's very interested (at this time) in Recon/Scout Sniper at some point in his career. My reading led me to believe...
  19. My son doesn't talk a lot - he's pretty...

    My son doesn't talk a lot - he's pretty self-sufficient since he was about 2 days old. Being the youngest has it's perks I guess. He came to me about 5 years ago and asked if I minded if he joined...
  20. Thread: Lasik

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    Lasik

    Good day all,

    My son signed up, getting physical next week - we're all so exited and looking forward to the journey. I've searched this topic on this site and others and honestly, there's quite a...
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    Well gang, that sound you hear is the "ball...

    Well gang, that sound you hear is the "ball rolling". We pushed it over the edge last night!

    Son and Mom/Dad went to recruiter and after a half hour conversation or so he picked his physical date...
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    Thanks everyone, this has been most helpful. One...

    Thanks everyone, this has been most helpful. One of the good things he's done so far is asking as many questions and talking to folks as he can. I think he's better prepared for this than I am. I...
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    Right Approach?

    Ok, so my first post, a quick intro so you understand my question. I'm not a military guy but my respect and gratitude for you all is top shelf. Having said that, I'll say I have a son in the Army...
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