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07-06-10, 02:59 PM
Thread: Who is it?
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[quote=Sgt Leprechaun;598356] He's wearing...
[quote=Sgt Leprechaun;598356]
He's wearing the Navy MOH around his neck, and a MINI MOH (which many people believe to this day didn't exist and wasn't authorized for wear) as part of his ribbon... -
02-23-09, 06:09 PM
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I think I know who you are speaking about. Did...
I think I know who you are speaking about. Did he also have a Budweiser "Bud Man" tattoo? PM me if needed.
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02-22-09, 10:25 AM
Thread: My first helicopter ride
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I'm pretty sure the pilot got his wings clipped...
I'm pretty sure the pilot got his wings clipped and the crew chief got his flight status suspended for a year. Because of where I worked, I actually got to see the investigation results fairly...
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02-22-09, 12:37 AM
Thread: My first helicopter ride
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My first and only helo ride was on a 53 in...
My first and only helo ride was on a 53 in Okinawa. III MEF SgtMaj had lined up a fun ride for a few of us who were getting out soon. We get in the helo, everything starts up and we start to feel...
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02-21-09, 11:54 PM
Thread: NAM w/ V with no CAR
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Former Chief of Chaplains RADM Holderby had a...
Former Chief of Chaplains RADM Holderby had a Navy Comm w/V and didn't have a CAR. Since the criteria for CARs has fluxed through the years, I can see how it could happen. I think it is near...
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11-20-08, 03:44 PM
Thread: Found one of my DIs on Facebook
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Found one of my DIs on Facebook
Talk about weird. Just happened to type in one of my DIs last name on Facebook and found him. He added me as a friend and we had a good little chat about what we have been up to. Felt so damn...
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05-01-08, 09:22 PM
Thread: Sleeve Rolling
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Reminds me of one puke we had in the stumps. We...
Reminds me of one puke we had in the stumps. We had an old MSgt who retired and we ran into him at the PX one day. This school fresh fellow pogue (yep, i was one too) asked him for all of his old...
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04-29-08, 12:13 PM
Thread: Squared away uniform tricks...
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Another one I just remembered was using a...
Another one I just remembered was using a paperclip on the end of the web belt to help it stay in place. That, and having the first belt loop adjusted to be in the correct place.
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04-24-08, 03:21 PM
Thread: Squared away uniform tricks...
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Squared away uniform tricks...
I just replied to another member's post about sleeve rolling and it got me thinking. Who here remembers their old "tricks of the trade" for squaring away your uniform?
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04-24-08, 03:17 PM
Thread: Sleeve Rolling
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Not to get off topic, but I remember the days...
Not to get off topic, but I remember the days before the MarPats where some people would get their sleeves cutt off and sewn to get the perfect "rolled up" look. That and people would cut off the...
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02-20-08, 08:26 AM
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I also noticed that on usmc.mil they have him as...
I also noticed that on usmc.mil they have him as MajGen (select), so he must be waiting to be confirmed for that grade. That makes sense to me now that I saw that. Same thing kinda happened to...
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02-19-08, 12:56 PM
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Interesting promotion/appointment...
Just noticed an announcement from the DOD:
Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has nominated Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. for appointment to... -
01-15-08, 09:12 AM
Thread: I'm STEAMING
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I'd suggest maybe heading over to...
I'd suggest maybe heading over to www.militarycorruption.com and viewing some of the recent Army cases. Don't bring them up in front of the class, but if the LtCol does anything again ask to speak...
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01-12-08, 12:01 PM
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Don't forget the 2 posters who will say they have...
Don't forget the 2 posters who will say they have a buddy who knows all about light bulbs and that everyone on the forum is wrong.
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01-09-08, 01:07 PM
Thread: Student Loans for Reservists
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Before this gets out of hand, visit www.va.gov...
Before this gets out of hand, visit www.va.gov. The GI Bill works in different ways depending on your status. As far as active duty benefits, contact your unit's career planner or admin section and...
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01-03-08, 10:55 PM
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General Zinni, possible running mate for Obama
I was goofing around on wikipeida earlier and looked up some Marine names and noticed that Gen Zinni has been mentioned as a possible running mate for Obama. Was wondering if anyone else had seen or...
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12-20-07, 01:48 PM
Thread: Dress blue sweater??
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pretty much like the service sweater. I think it...
pretty much like the service sweater. I think it is a little different, though.
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11-02-07, 09:07 PM
Thread: Website software recommendations
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I've used Frontpage 2000, 2002 and 2003. They...
I've used Frontpage 2000, 2002 and 2003. They have gotten better every year. I don't have too much experience with the new Microsoft offering, but it seems like they again improved on what they...
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11-02-07, 08:59 PM
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Did you ever get to see her coin? A Capt that I...
Did you ever get to see her coin? A Capt that I worked with had one and on one side had her 3 star flag and on the other side it had her husband's colonel bird. I thought it was pretty funny. ...
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11-01-07, 10:05 PM
Thread: General Gray photo
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General Gray photo
Greetings all. I just posted a story about General Gray in another thread, and it got me thinking. My old personnel officer had a poster of General Gray that I always liked. It was a painting of...
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11-01-07, 09:47 PM
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Isn't it kinda wierd when things like that...
Isn't it kinda wierd when things like that happen? I know flags seem sort of god-like when junior enlisted meet them. But there are times when they reveal how human they are. I was fortunate...
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Ghost Of Iwo Jima
04-04-24, 11:35 PM in Open Squad Bay