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It's been many months since I've visited the forum. Thought I'd post an update on my sons, both of whom are currently deployed. Oldest is in the Navy Reserve, middle, whom I posted about here before...

My son has almost finished his time in WA. State at Bremerton. He is being reassigned to Camp Lejeune next month. He'll be driving home and bringing his girlfriend with him to meet us. They'll stay a...

A pic of them after climbing Ben Nevis, the highest peak in Scotland. He's on the lower right, kneeling and wearing the khaki cap holding the flag.

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My son left for Scotland a couple days ago. He was selected to train with the Royal Marines for three weeks. He went with 5 other guys from his squad. He is really looking forward to the opportunity,...

Thanks! Yes, he mentioned something about "having to earn it" and "sore legs for the next few days." lol!

Talked to our son today. He is being promoted to Cpl. Gets pinned on Monday! He's happy and we are, as always, proud!:usmc:

A pic of our Marine at their Ball a few weeks ago. He's the second one from the left. His 21st birthday is today:beer:
His leave was approved so he'll be home for Christmas , first time in three...

Some great suggestions! THanks for your ideas. Gives me a lot to go on. Sometimes I think he'd simply like cash, but I want him to have a remembrance (although it's going to cost him about a grand to...

Yes, he's still at the Naval Base there.

I'm looking for a fitting gift for my son this Christmas. He turns 21 in early December, and this wil be his first Christmas at home in three years, since joining the Corps. I'd like to go with...

If any of these in any way violate any OPSEC please delete them. I didn't think any of them did, but don't want to jeopardize anything.

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Son is home for 10 days leave. Brought some pics of his MARSOC training. He absolutley loved this stuff! I can see why!

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Should she be allowed to wear her dress blues or not?

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2011/06/09/marine-not-allowed-to-wear-uniform-for-high-school-graduation/?hpt=us_bn4

Best of luck to him on the Corporal's Course. I'm sure he'll do fine. The extra training is a plus as well. You can be justifiably proud!

Funny I posted this almost a month ago and it received no responses. Anyway, he loved the additional training. They did fast ropes, some breaching, shooting, etc.. A nice change from his Security...

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That was the title of my son's latest email to us. They are doing MARSOC training and flying around in and rapelling out of Black...

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Congratulations to your son on his decision to serve. My son graduated from Parris Island last January. Attendng family day and watching the graduation ceremony was the proudest day of our lives. For...

Best of luck to your son and yourself, from another Marine dad! I hope you post progress reports from time to time, and pics are nice too!

Ditto that! Glad he got FAST. Congrats to him and you!:thumbup:

Congrats to your daughter on her promotion! Great motivation for her I'm sure.:thumbup: