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I was simply stating that things change, if someone of a higher rank says no more sleeves. No more sleeves.

I see. But are you able to wear the GWOT EX and Afghanistan Campaign?

You are not authorized to wear the GWOT EX with Afghanistan or Iraq Campaign, the Campaign medals are a replacement to the GWOT EX.

With all due respect. What I said was not a violation of Opsec, there are no times, dates, or locations. Not to mention a hadji with a pair of bino's could tell you everything I did.

All this talk about tradition... I thought it was instant and willing obedience to all lawful orders, and discipline, that set us apart from other branches.

FOB Edinburgh. I spent about a week there not too long ago, the action there has definitely subsided. Your Marine should be perfectly safe.

There is a permanent PX there now, and they still do...

The only true war heroes are our brothers and sisters who make the ultimate sacrifice.

Survival of the fittest is no longer a law of nature.

This guy is a real piece of ****, if the Americans with Disabilities Act supports fat people, then there is no hope for humanity.

Your right, its not worth a second thought.

Referring to the order, the Sgt that got on me went through the trouble to edit the existing order herself and change a G to an H and add a section in it that didnt exist.

So she lied to me in...

That sentence was the most... incomprehensible thing ive ever read.

Semper Gumbi Sgt.

Thanks for the wise words gentlemen. It just seems like the NCOs that pick up rank real fast dont actually know how to lead marines. I think that you should be able to lead marines as a LCpl before...

How do I deal with boot NCO's who think they are squared away because they picked up within 2 years. (Because their MOS had a pulse requirement for score)

I realize, that the are NCOs, and I am...

Dear Home Owner,

We at the HOA regret to inform you that it is politically incorrect to fly the American Flag in your front lawn.



Dear Home Owners Association,

If you can...

To correct the above, In a technical field, how fast you pick up WO will depend entirely on your expertise in your field, and how **** hot you are.

I have seen a 6 year staff sergeant pick WO well...

To answer your most likely BIGGEST question, the way deployments work...


It is not 6 months in the states and 6 months out of the year deployed. If it worked this way, many marines would be...

This is the difference between your average Marine and your average American citizen.

Your average American doesn't give a damn whether or not you make it to where your going, your average Marine...

MIMMS... The bane of every maintenance Marine in the fleet. :no:

While all of this is true, there is one award that seems to be the one handed out a little too lightly.


Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.


We had a female marine get awarded this...

Regardless, the stress of your first term might prove overwhelming and even ruin your marriage.

I think the best advice I received was: "If shes there after your first deployment, then you can...

One thing you should understand about Marines.... Most Marines have taken peoples lives, and seen their friends lives taken from them. Seeing these things changes you forever.

To expect that a...

Since my recent arrival here in Afghanistan, I believe I have become more patriotic and proud to be a Marine. The latter seems normal since now I am performing a service to the Marine Corps, and...

I know as a Ground Communications Tech we have a huge chance of deploying, since we go where the comm goes. And Comm is generally part of the initial assault in a campaign with the grunts.

As...

To be honest it is best to just hold in your bowel movements until everyone is asleep, or you are doing some sort of training (gas chamber, rappelling, w/e) and make a head call.

Then again its...