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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...

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...

Excellent info, thank you all very much!

Oh wow, so you can actually have newspapers?.. Well that sheds a different light on it.. Thanks Marine..

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...

2nd Bn Fox Co

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,...

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...

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...

Soreness,... :D Get used to it..

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

Also if SGT Leprechaun happens to read this, may I please have my status changed to DEP/Poolee?

I swore in and enlisted today. 20120514 for MCRDSD :banana: :flag:

Do these two share similar responsibilities? For those in the know, could you compare and contrast?

Thanks.

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...

As a matter of fact I am,.. Someone knows their historical figures ;)

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...

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...

LOL, why,...?

: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...

: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...