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Man, those are some intense photos. Thanks for sharing!

Man, when I hear stuff like this it just makes me see red. ****ing pampered-ass pinko pacifists like that jerkoff wouldn't know the meaning of sacrifice or service if it dropped a deuce on their...

An elderly man I helped load some concrete for at the Home Depot I part-time at was small-talking with me. The usual stuff, thanking me for helping with the concrete load, asking how it is working...

I find that doing heel-walks anytime you can helps me a lot. Like if I'm just walking to the bathroom, kitchen, getting the mail or paper.. Just heel-walk it. Don't forget to stretch your calves and...

Both my parents tried to talk me out of it, but in the end they admire military service, they just have the concern for my safety like a lot of parents would. They just wished I'd picked a "safer"...

Congratulations, Marine!

Out of curiosity though, what caused your extended stay?

I'll be the first, as far as I know. My paternal grandfather was in the Navy in WW2 in the Pacific. Maternal grandpa was also in the Pacific, but Air Force. A relative of my dad's was an Army...

Your recruiter can help you get a Social Security card, yeah. My original SS card was lost a long time ago, but he was able to help me get a new one. But to get one I think you need to have a valid...

While we're on the topic of Open Contract stuff, I was talking with my soon-to-be-brother-in-law (who's a Marine) and he mentioned that you should never sign Open Contract with your recruiter, ever,...

Profoundly helpful advice. Thank you for sharing!

What helped me get better at running was just stretching more before and after a run. Spending a good 5 to 10 minutes has me ready. Just stretch out every muscle in your lower body as possible. You...

That solves my mystery then. Thanks, everyone who answered! (And you too Jim for your PM)

Just out of curiosity

I've been trying to find out more info about this, but no luck so far.
In a lot of photos and videos I notice some Marines wearing these brown/tan looking flight suit or...

Dawg, you are looking SHARP.

Congrats, Marine!

You've been a huge encouragement to me, Dan. I've been following your past posts about getting into the Corps with your past ADD issues, which has been hugely motivating for me...

I got a hold of my old pediatrician's office and it looks like they MIGHT have my old ADD-related records, but I'm not sure yet. Guess we'll find out in a few days.

Thanks for the replies,...

Hey folks. As some of you know I'm in the process of enlistment right now, I just need to go through the MEPs medical/physical examination, but before I do that I've been going on a wild goose chase...

I've had a few dreams like that. One of them was where I was in bootcamp about to do the Crucible, and about halfway through the event I suddenly realized I was wasn't wearing any pants. It was...

Thank you, sir! :]

Well I took my ASVAB yesterday, and despite all the worrying I had about it, I did pretty good. Got an 88 and finished the test pretty quick at that. The practice tests I took online were actually...

I know so many people who'd give everything they had just to have a shot at becoming a Marine. Don't throw this opportunity away dude.

Do you do a lot of writing or computer work with that hand? Sometimes I get a mild pain in my right wrist after doing lots of pushups when I've also been doing lots of work at the computer. Usually...

You have no idea how inspiring and motivating it is for me to hear stuff like this. Thank you for sharing it!

Thanks for the link, bbond.

Wait, they do the IST at MEPS? I thought they do it when you first get to bootcamp.