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03-12-12, 08:11 PM
Thread: Family housing questions
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Family housing questions
I'm sure many will shake their heads, but I'm probably going to be tying the knot relatively soon and I'm also about to embark on my career as a Marine in a couple of short months. What can I say, it...
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01-25-12, 05:53 PM
Thread: New hardline stance on tattoos?
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New hardline stance on tattoos?
Is the strict stance on tattoos by the Marine Corps something that has only come along as of late because of a diminished need for recruiting? Because I swear I can remember in times past plenty of...
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12-12-11, 01:19 PM
Thread: Media in bootcamp letters?
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Excellent info, thank you all very much!
Excellent info, thank you all very much!
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12-11-11, 07:52 PM
Thread: Media in bootcamp letters?
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Oh wow, so you can actually have newspapers?.....
Oh wow, so you can actually have newspapers?.. Well that sheds a different light on it.. Thanks Marine..
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12-11-11, 07:24 PM
Thread: Media in bootcamp letters?
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Media in bootcamp letters?
Are there any rules against what types of content can be sent to you in the form of letters in boot camp? I'm well aware of bulky objects not being allowed, but are the contents of the letters...
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11-25-11, 06:55 PM
Thread: Does your ship date mean anything?
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2nd Bn Fox Co
2nd Bn Fox Co
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11-12-11, 06:01 PM
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Anticipating graduation date and liberty period?
Would I be making a reasonable assumption if I were to count 13 weeks from my ship date and figure it for my approximate graduation date from recruit training? In my case my ship date being 20120514,...
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10-19-11, 11:53 AM
Thread: Crew Chief vs Mechanic MOS
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Well I got word last night that I was able to...
Well I got word last night that I was able to secure a Mechanic contract. Crew Chief was not available for my period. I'm pretty psyched about it now though. It actually was what I wanted at the very...
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10-17-11, 09:11 PM
Thread: Lower Back Problem....
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Before doing dead lifts I would suggest doing...
Before doing dead lifts I would suggest doing some "super man" lower back extensions. Lay flat on your stomach and elevate your legs and as much of your chest off the ground as you can with your arms...
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10-17-11, 06:19 PM
Thread: Lower Back Problem....
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Soreness,... :D Get used to it..
Soreness,... :D Get used to it..
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10-13-11, 08:56 PM
Thread: Any 0451 Parachute Riggers here?
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Any 0451 Parachute Riggers here?
My fall back MOS is the 0451 Parachute Rigger, mainly because you get to go to jump school. Do riggers make regular jumps? Do you recommend this MOS in general?
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10-13-11, 11:33 AM
Thread: Crew Chief vs Mechanic MOS
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Yes actually, I'm an excellent swimmer and I...
Yes actually, I'm an excellent swimmer and I intend to qualify for first class given the opportunity, although I believe second class is the qualification for crew chief. I'm actually quite looking...
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10-12-11, 10:13 AM
Thread: Crew Chief vs Mechanic MOS
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Crew Chief vs Mechanic MOS
I'm between the two, but I'm a little fuzzy on the roles of each respective MOS. My understanding is that a crew chief IS a mechanic but who is also a part of the flight crew. So in the day to day...
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10-09-11, 06:48 PM
Thread: Taking vacation is the Marines
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Taking vacation is the Marines
One of the big selling points I see advertised for the Marine Corps is the 30 days of vacation a year. But, how exactly does taking vacations work? Do your 10 days of liberty following boot camp...
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10-05-11, 05:16 PM
Thread: Banking in the Marines.
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Banking in the Marines.
Hello Marines,
Unlike most recruits, I'm going into the Marines as an adult (27). That being the case, I have a lot of adult responsibility type loose ends that have to be tied before I leave. One... -
09-28-11, 01:39 PM
Thread: What are my chances?
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Also if SGT Leprechaun happens to read this, may...
Also if SGT Leprechaun happens to read this, may I please have my status changed to DEP/Poolee?
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09-28-11, 01:31 PM
Thread: What are my chances?
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I swore in and enlisted today. 20120514 for...
I swore in and enlisted today. 20120514 for MCRDSD :banana: :flag:
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09-25-11, 04:25 PM
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Marines Combat Engineer vs. Army Sapper?
Do these two share similar responsibilities? For those in the know, could you compare and contrast?
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09-08-11, 05:11 PM
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Anything else like "Ears Open, Eyeballs Click"?
Lately I've been trying to watch every bit of Marines related media I can get my hands on. Ears Open, Eyeballs Click is probably the best piece of media I've been able to track down as it's a...
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08-24-11, 06:27 PM
Thread: Which MOS is more "exciting"
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As a matter of fact I am,.. Someone knows their...
As a matter of fact I am,.. Someone knows their historical figures ;)
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08-24-11, 06:02 PM
Thread: Which MOS is more "exciting"
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All great advice, thank you all. Obviously...
All great advice, thank you all.
Obviously it's not as simple as black and white. I could feasibly do an indoor job as long as it kept my interest. For example, Intel (ELINT in particular) appeals... -
08-24-11, 12:45 PM
Thread: Which MOS is more "exciting"
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Which MOS is more "exciting"
When I decided to join the Marines, a big part of why was because I wanted to do something somewhat adventurous. I tested in high enough that my recruiter is telling me I can more or less take my...
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08-22-11, 06:07 PM
Thread: What are my chances?
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LOL, why,...?
LOL, why,...?
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08-22-11, 05:43 PM
Thread: What are my chances?
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:banana: I enlist and swear in September 1st! ...
:banana: I enlist and swear in September 1st! :flag:
I am so looking forward to busting my hump in DEP and in boot camp to become the absolute best Marine possible. My motivation is already... -
08-22-11, 05:27 PM
Thread: What are my chances?
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:banana: I enlist and swear in September 1st! ...
:banana: I enlist and swear in September 1st! :flag:
I am so looking forward to busting my hump in DEP and in boot camp to become the absolute best Marine possible. My motivation is already...
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