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01-03-10, 11:18 PM
Thread: 60 MINUTES on VBA 3 Jan 2010
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Embedded video of the broadcast can viewed at the...
Embedded video of the broadcast can viewed at the following link provided by VA Watchdog ( VaWatchdog.org ) at the following link.
http://vawatchdog.org/10/nf10/nfjan10/nf010410-5.htm
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12-30-09, 03:50 PM
Thread: 60 MINUTES on VBA 3 Jan 2010
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60 MINUTES on VBA 3 Jan 2010
The news show, 60 MINUTES, will be airing a segment on the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Sunday, January 3, 2010. Check your local listings and get the word out.
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06-30-09, 05:06 PM
Thread: Black Dog Tags
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They didn’t issue black tags that I know of then....
They didn’t issue black tags that I know of then. We normally spray painted, or used that black paint stuff for painting our boots eyelets black (mnew or something like that, I cant recall what it...
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06-30-09, 01:38 AM
Thread: Black Dog Tags
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I recall that the tag worn around my neck was...
I recall that the tag worn around my neck was blackened, and the chain was drawn through a length of 550 cord to help reduce any potential sound (this also prevented that chain from grabbing any neck...
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06-16-09, 04:37 AM
Thread: Claims Backlog LIVE podcast
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Claims Backlog LIVE podcast
Claims Backlog LIVE podcast
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
June 18, 2009 at 10:00 AM
http://veterans.house.gov/hearings/hearing.aspx?newsid=426
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09-17-08, 05:12 AM
Thread: How much do you receive after Boot?
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E-1 With less than 4 months is $1245.90, After...
E-1 With less than 4 months is $1245.90, After first 4 Months it is $1347.00 for E-1
E-2 1509.90
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06-12-08, 07:51 AM
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keep in mind that I am NOT a lawyer, this is not...
keep in mind that I am NOT a lawyer, this is not legal advice and should only be considered as a personal opinion.
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03-24-08, 01:04 PM
Thread: 03xx lateral move to Security Forces
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Lateral moves are possible, however they are...
Lateral moves are possible, however they are extremely unlikely during your first enlistment. If you want a specific job then hold out for that job. DO NOT enlist for one expecting that you will...
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02-24-08, 12:51 AM
Thread: ! ! ! Scam Alert ! ! !
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! ! ! Scam Alert ! ! !
! ! ! Scam Alert ! ! !
VETERANS TARGET OF "CANCEL YOUR CREDIT CARD DEBT" SCAM
Story here;
http://vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfFEB08/nf022408-1.htm
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02-22-08, 05:37 PM
Thread: What to bring to SOI?
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Its been about twenty years but I doubt much has...
Its been about twenty years but I doubt much has changed except the name (it use to be called ITS instead of SOI). SOI has both a fairly well stoked PX and at least when I was there they also had a...
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01-26-08, 07:40 AM
Thread: The not so bad memories of war
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The not so bad memories of war
The Smoke
Every January through March I am forced to recall my adventures while serving in the 1991 Gulfwar. Today many memories are fading, faces are becoming fuzzy and names escape me but I... -
11-10-07, 10:44 AM
Thread: 10 Nov 2007
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SIMPER FI :iwo: :flag: :beer:
SIMPER FI :iwo: :flag: :beer:
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11-10-07, 10:43 AM
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This looks like it will be a good reader. Amazon...
This looks like it will be a good reader. Amazon has it for 20 bucks so i may have to go order it now.
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10-11-07, 05:41 PM
Thread: So my brother is DEP
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From my own experiences; I went to basic 21...
From my own experiences;
I went to basic 21 years ago this Oct 26th. I to had allergies and asthma like symptoms as a child but by the time I was joining the Marines I had no breathing problems... -
09-27-07, 12:09 PM
Thread: I Got The First Letter From My Son
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THE PIT, as described, is a very large sandbox...
THE PIT, as described, is a very large sandbox where Drill Instructors may have as many as the entire platoon do an escalated workout. The workout gets you tired and dirty very fast. Most recruits...
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09-13-07, 06:36 PM
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I called last week to get an appointment and got...
I called last week to get an appointment and got an Oct. 15th appt. so five weeks off for me.
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09-07-07, 06:58 PM
Thread: Boot leave question.
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I went to basic in late October 86 and didn’t graduate until January 87 so Christmas fell in the middle of it all. This was about twenty years ago but I remember a few things;
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08-26-07, 05:12 PM
Thread: Advice for my Boy
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The Marine Corps is a brotherhood of sorts and in...
The Marine Corps is a brotherhood of sorts and in that spirit you and your child are an extension of our big family. As a theoretical uncle I have the sudden urge to find that little brat and twist...
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08-23-07, 07:58 PM
Thread: New Top Secret Construction at Area 51
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ROFLMAO just went to google earth and entered...
ROFLMAO just went to google earth and entered “area 51”.
yep is shows it all pretty good. So much for six foot fences LOL!
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08-23-07, 07:54 PM
Thread: New Top Secret Construction at Area 51
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They are building a new crib for Elvis for when...
They are building a new crib for Elvis for when he returns form outer space with his alien buddies!:p
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08-23-07, 05:56 PM
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US Immigration policy should be one sentence and...
US Immigration policy should be one sentence and not 2,000 pounds of paper.
The policy should read;
If you don’t like it, you shouldn’t have come here in the first place, so LEAVE!
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08-23-07, 05:53 AM
Thread: Do we really have to put up with this??
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I didn’t realize I had so much gray hair when that photo was taken:)
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08-21-07, 02:27 PM
Thread: Notorious Mountain
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Humping in the Philippines had many challenges....
Humping in the Philippines had many challenges. Training in the actual jungle areas were particularly brutal at times with the heat and humidity. I remember seeing clear sky’s one minute then soon...
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08-20-07, 02:36 PM
Thread: Notorious Mountain
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The mountain in question and another named “Alpha...
The mountain in question and another named “Alpha One” are both situated on Camp Pendleton between camp Horno and camp San Onefrey (spelling?) or between 1st Marine Regiment and School of Infantry....
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08-20-07, 05:16 AM
Thread: Is this a POSER?
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OMG People! All Marine pants have seven belt...
OMG People! All Marine pants have seven belt loops. 7 loops for the 7 seas LOL, get down and push some earth roflmao!!!
Simper Fi
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