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Thank You to all that serve past and present
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YHwa-Iq1Bx4

Now you can breath easy. MCRD is the safest place in the world. no drunk drivers, no late night partys. oh and that feeling of pride.......it only gets better.

Antioch honors wounded Marine, but he denies he's a hero


Marine Cpl. John Peck doesn't remember who told him he lost his limbs after stepping on an explosive device in Afghanistan nearly a year...

Update: 4/26/11 John's grandfather says John is still working hard in recovery. He is still very close to, but no longer in, the hospital, and his Mother is with him as his non-medical care giver....

requirements for recon and sniper schools
http://www.marines.mil/unit/tecom/soiwest/Pages/AITBn/ReconnaissanceTrainingCompany.aspx

Excellent photos. If even one of those scouts choose to serve their country in any branch of the military I would say double congratulations are in order.
I agree with the comment by "Forever Proud"...

following links show 42 days, I do not believe weekends are included in this number
http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/TIP2006/TIP2007/TIP2007_mos_tracks.pdf

not getting a phone call seems to be common. From the reason listed by kansazcity above to the recruit miss dialing, to not knowing mom/dads number from memory because its saved on their cell phone....

CONGRATULATIONS and welcome to the elite Marine Parent(s) family.

but and there is always a but Don't get to comfortable, boot camp was only a warm up of the emotions you will have and feel as...

not sure what to write about this other than "God Bless those that morn in silence", so I will let the article speak for it's self.

WASHINGTON – It’s an iconic scene: Six men stand together...

I think this should also be posted in the poolie section


Headquarters Marine Corps set guidelines for Facebook, Twitter

7/29/2010 By 2nd Lt. Kyle Thomas, Public Affairs Officer , Marine...

Fund Raiser for Cpl John Peck

Thursday, August 19, 201- 5-9 PM
Backyard Grill & Bar - Rockford, IL

Benefit Night for USMC Cpl John Peck who was wounded by an IED in Afganistan in May of this...

"No news is good news"
If there were a problem you would get a call. So think about it for a minute. do you want a call? I did not think so.

for a visual look of what a MEU is the Marines have a new video

www.marines.com/sixhours

I believe this is a new TV commercial yet to air
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciLST5zeMWE

I want you to meet Diane Hawkins, a dedicated young woman who has recently returned to this country after living in Paris for 10 years.

Before she entered into the production of films, Ms. Hawkins...

• The Afghan people are a giving, warmhearted group.
• The Afghan children are absolutely beautiful, with their hopeful smiles.
• Nothing is more important than family. Nothing.
• When Dorothy in...

The 31st MEU is a little different but his might give you a little more information

This information is taken from the 22nd MEU's official website.

What is a MEU?
As a powerful, mobile force...

http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2010/03/18/captured-blog-the-pacific-and-adjacent-theaters/#more-1547

photos from the Pacific theatre

Your decision to enlist means they have been voluntold to join the ranks parents of those who serve.
Knowledge is key them accepting your decision. One book I would recommend is "Keeping Faith by...

Plenty of great answers here. Here is mine. knowledge is power. There are many online message boards where your mother and father can ask questions specific to being the parent of a recruit. I would...

welcome him in, a good recruiter is an asset to you and your poolee.

At 27 years of age, Robert Gilbert (who became one of three of the Marine's youngest sergeants when he was promoted at age 20- years later to become the youngest ever promoted to gunnery sergeant)...

Any Idea how to find the photo? I did several google searches and came up empty.
Also would the date be the same for both MCRD PI and MCRD SD

have the yellow foot prints always been a symbol for the Marines and a starting point for new recruits? I was told by a Marine he did not remember standing on them when he reported to boot camp in...

OUTSTANDING!! but I'm just a little partial to MOPARS anyways