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12-22-09, 11:22 AM
Thread: Actress Brittany Murphy dies in LA
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My first thought was anorexia destroyed her...
My first thought was anorexia destroyed her body... will have to wait and see what the autopsy reveals. I liked her movies... but think her choice of husband was.... kind of weird.
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12-18-09, 01:12 PM
Thread: Bengals WR Chris Henry Dead
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That's sad. I read the article yesterday when it...
That's sad. I read the article yesterday when it just said he was in the hospital fighting for his life. The article is vague, as it says he was found lying in the street... like whoever was...
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11-13-09, 11:13 AM
Thread: my son is at PI
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11-13-09, 09:17 AM
Thread: Heading to Lejeune (Advice?)
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When I was with 2nd Medical Bn, our barracks and...
When I was with 2nd Medical Bn, our barracks and work areas were in French Creek. I liked the area, but my room was on the 1st deck and during hurricanes it would get an inch of water. I remember...
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11-13-09, 09:07 AM
Thread: my son is at PI
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I think this time of year is the best weather for...
I think this time of year is the best weather for boot camp at Parris Island. I went to boot camp 23 Sept 91 - 20 Dec 91. I have to admit though, it was only 9 degrees when we graduated. Standing...
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11-12-09, 01:25 PM
Thread: League Questions
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The league I belong to will buy all new members a...
The league I belong to will buy all new members a uniform so that they can wear it for color guard events or funeral details. They have bought each member a MCL polo shirt with our league info on...
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11-12-09, 11:02 AM
Thread: Gold Chevrons
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updated information
Received a letter from HQMC stating that there are no records of this guys' name and social security #. I then called HQMC, to double verify, and they also stated no record. To triple check, I sent...
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10-09-09, 08:28 AM
Thread: Is it normal..
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I agree with Old Marine 100%. When I read your...
I agree with Old Marine 100%. When I read your post, my first reaction was "these recruiters seem lax as all get out..." The way you were treated seems pretty unsat, but I don't know what...
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09-29-09, 08:33 AM
Thread: Gold Chevrons
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Update
Okay, I've had some trouble posting responses so I am hoping this goes through. Every time I try to post it takes me in this circle of logging in, submitting reply, logging in, submitting reply......
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09-17-09, 02:10 PM
Thread: Gold Chevrons
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Thank you, I printed those directions wookie and...
Thank you, I printed those directions wookie and will keep everyone posted on the progess. How I wish I had a camera at my desk the other day!!!!!!
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09-17-09, 01:42 PM
Thread: Gold Chevrons
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Yes, and the purple heart ribbon was the first...
Yes, and the purple heart ribbon was the first one. We are a state employment office and don't have access to those kinds of records. We have to wait for the veteran to give us proof, or we can...
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09-17-09, 01:27 PM
Thread: Gold Chevrons
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Thank you MSgt! I knew it did not seem right. ...
Thank you MSgt! I knew it did not seem right. The plot thickens.
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09-17-09, 01:24 PM
Thread: Gold Chevrons
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Indiana has a program for Purple Heart recipients...
Indiana has a program for Purple Heart recipients in which they can apply for the program and once their information is verified, can receive free tuition, fees, and books (up to 126 credit hours) at...
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09-17-09, 11:24 AM
Thread: MCL bans khaki shirt:(
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MCL bans khaki shirt:(
I missed last month's MCL meeting, so when I called another member to get an update, I was shocked to learn that we have 90 days to switch to white shirts and black pants:(
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09-17-09, 11:08 AM
Thread: Gold Chevrons
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Those are all good ideas, I am going to ask him...
Those are all good ideas, I am going to ask him about it. I didn't ask at the time, because I figured it was a new uniform regulation or such and decided I'd check it out on my own.
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09-17-09, 09:35 AM
Thread: Gold Chevrons
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Gold Chevrons
I tried to search threads for any previous info on this subject, even googled it, but couldn't seem to find the answer.
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06-19-09, 08:40 AM
Thread: Career Conundrum
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or 0231 I don't remember exactly but he is an 02....
or 0231 I don't remember exactly but he is an 02. He was a Sergeant when he lat moved in 2002 and this year he just got selected for Gunny in the o2 field.
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06-19-09, 08:36 AM
Thread: Career Conundrum
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The only advice I can offer is about the SSBI. ...
The only advice I can offer is about the SSBI. My (now ex) husband lat moved from 0341 into Intel and his SSBI wasn't completed until about 4 months after he had arrived at his 1st duty station as...
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02-20-09, 03:23 PM
Thread: Can females be gunners?
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Consider having met one then, I was rifle expert...
Consider having met one then, I was rifle expert and pistol expert. How many female marines do you know? 20?
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11-12-08, 12:52 PM
Thread: Veteran Status?
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I think its 180 days active duty unless otherwise...
I think its 180 days active duty unless otherwise released due to a service-connected disability. Could be wrong on this though.
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10-31-08, 08:51 AM
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Sears Department stores honor their military employees
Received this e-mail today and thought I would pass it along:
"Sears - Christmas shopping has already started
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10-22-08, 07:50 AM
Thread: Female Marines?
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If you don't want to be stereotyped then why in...
If you don't want to be stereotyped then why in world did you just HAVE to tell everyone that you were a Hooters girl? Sounds like an attention grabbing headline to me. "Hey look at me!! I'm so...
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10-16-08, 07:44 AM
Thread: Help with dd214?
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Your state department of veterans affairs should...
Your state department of veterans affairs should have a copy of your DD214. For example, any veteran who enlisted in my state (Indiana), a DD214 will be sent to the Indiana Department of Veteran...
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10-08-08, 11:13 AM
Thread: Vfw
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well I think that is a shame. I still see it...
well I think that is a shame. I still see it happen today. Some of the old timers can be condescending to younger vets, turning the younger vets off from organizations like the VFW.
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10-07-08, 02:35 PM
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When I was a LCpl I worked for a SSgt who had...
When I was a LCpl I worked for a SSgt who had been a recruiter in Cali. He said they had custom-made surf shorts that looked like dress blues (blue with the red stripe) and they would hang out at...
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Ghost Of Iwo Jima
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