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01-27-10, 06:12 PM
Thread: Career Planning on a Tight Time Budget
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Thanks for your perspectives. I'm happy to hear...
Thanks for your perspectives. I'm happy to hear more, especially if there are any officers reading along.
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01-27-10, 11:34 AM
Thread: Enlisting in later 20's?
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When I was in, everyone got treated pretty much...
When I was in, everyone got treated pretty much the same as far as age went. If anything, my senior Drill Instructor had more confidence and trust in me. If you are motivated they will see it, and...
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01-26-10, 11:08 PM
Thread: Career Planning on a Tight Time Budget
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Can't edit my original post: I recall reading...
Can't edit my original post:
I recall reading on the boards that there are indeed age waivers for ECP. I'm curious how flexible they tend to be? I read somewhere about a GySgt getting that far,... -
01-26-10, 10:58 PM
Thread: Enlisting in later 20's?
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There aren't many jobs that offer you so many...
There aren't many jobs that offer you so many options, are there, PJ24? As a Marine who was once in a similar situation, I can empathize and understand where you're coming from; it can be a bit...
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01-26-10, 10:42 PM
Thread: Career Planning on a Tight Time Budget
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Career Planning on a Tight Time Budget
Good evening, Marines.
I'm looking for a few opinions from some of the Active Duty Marines on the board; old salts, your opinions most certainly are welcome as well, however I'm more curious to... -
10-05-09, 05:01 PM
Thread: Eczema/Psoriasis - Disqualification at MEPS?
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Man, almost forgot I'd even posted this. Long...
Man, almost forgot I'd even posted this. Long story short, I wasn't able to find the records on the condition, whatever it was. I know that MEPS had a hold of everything regarding it, and when I...
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08-31-09, 06:56 PM
Thread: Avionics vs. Linguistics
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I realize I'm a little late on this thread, but...
I realize I'm a little late on this thread, but just came across it and thought I'd chime in as well, from the student perspective.
I've been here in Pensacola for almost 6 months now, and Donut... -
05-10-09, 09:14 AM
Thread: Aviation Electronics Technition
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That's not true necessarily. You're more likely...
That's not true necessarily. You're more likely to get it approved if you are Condition 4, mostly because to get Condition 4 you have to have proven yourself to some degree. Be it a 1st class PFT...
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02-05-09, 08:32 AM
Thread: Working out to get ready...
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Yes, God forbid you have to read :sick:
Yes, God forbid you have to read :sick:
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02-04-09, 11:53 PM
Thread: Working out to get ready...
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The knowledge suggestions are right on the money....
The knowledge suggestions are right on the money. However, to expand on your initial question:
Weight training may be of benefit to you, provided that you're eating right. Nothing better than... -
02-04-09, 11:47 PM
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World class fitness goes hand-in-hand with a...
World class fitness goes hand-in-hand with a world class diet. The best diet you can eat consists of:
Meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch, no sugar.
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02-02-09, 04:27 AM
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Doesn't look too bad. I would drop off some of...
Doesn't look too bad. I would drop off some of the weight on those marches of yours. It's a good idea to get your lower extremities conditioned, though. We had quite a few folks dropping back for...
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02-02-09, 04:11 AM
Thread: I need a good work out
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I'm sorry, but those numbers are not indicative...
I'm sorry, but those numbers are not indicative of someone who's in good physical shape. Not meant as an insult at all, but a reality check, maybe. 3 miles is not within the realm of endurance...
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We only cleaned ours once as well :sick: As for...
We only cleaned ours once as well :sick:
As for the OP's question...
Milk (although maybe not the "version" of it they serve at Recruit Training) is full of all kinds of goodies to help your body... -
02-02-09, 03:48 AM
Thread: Questions about PT before boot camp
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Yes, you need to rest. Your muscles won't...
Yes, you need to rest. Your muscles won't recover and grow efficiently unless you are allowing them time to do so, and eating a healthy diet.
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01-25-09, 09:54 PM
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Drew, First off, sorry in advance for the...
Drew,
First off, sorry in advance for the length of this post -- I tend to get pretty wordy.
3 months ago I was in the exact same position that you are in now. I'm 24 years old, with a BA... -
10-19-08, 02:46 PM
Thread: Need Help Fast!!
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Short, intense exercise -- sprints, intervals,...
Short, intense exercise -- sprints, intervals, heavy [safe] lifting.
Meats and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch, no sugar. You'll be set in no time. -
10-17-08, 12:28 PM
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If you're talking about Kyle Maynard on the front...
If you're talking about Kyle Maynard on the front page, you're right. You should see the videos of him.
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10-17-08, 11:30 AM
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Thank you Corporal and Staff Sergeant. I read...
Thank you Corporal and Staff Sergeant. I read that thread you linked to yesterday and thought this quote from Old Marine was an interesting observation:
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10-17-08, 03:52 AM
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Recovered from shin splints; Shipping 20081027
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Just looking for informed opinions from those who've run the gauntlet. I've been recovering from shin splints for the past 2-3 months. I'm in otherwise excellent shape;... -
08-15-08, 07:38 PM
Thread: Underweight Problems
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As Mark Rippetoe would say: Do more squats. ...
As Mark Rippetoe would say: Do more squats.
Drink 1 gallon of whole milk a day, divided throughout the day. Drink a glass or two in the morning. A glass or two for a snack. A glass or two for... -
08-10-08, 10:28 PM
Thread: Help with getting in shape for DEP
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Different strokes for different folks, really. ...
Different strokes for different folks, really. If you're significantly overweight, then any kind of exercise you do is going to get results. Eat lots of fat (healthy fats) for energy; the carbs are...
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08-07-08, 12:46 AM
Thread: USMC Officer Signing Bonuses
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As far as I know, the signing bonuses (if any)...
As far as I know, the signing bonuses (if any) aren't awarded immediately, and are usually paid in increments throughout your contract. They won't be much good to a struggling student, I don't...
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08-07-08, 12:37 AM
Thread: Help with getting in shape for DEP
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For weight: Almost entirely a function of your...
For weight:
Almost entirely a function of your diet. If you think you're eating right, but you're not losing weight, then you're not eating right... period. Compose your meals (and snacks) of... -
08-05-08, 04:09 AM
Thread: Ultimate physical fitness goal
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If hypertrophy is the goal, then heavy lifting,...
If hypertrophy is the goal, then heavy lifting, low reps is the prescription. If you're looking to get better at push-ups, do push-ups. You will bulk up as much as your diet allows you to, whether...
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