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01-21-13, 08:54 PM
Thread: 99 on the ASVAB
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Nope, no retest - be prepared to be voluntold to...
Nope, no retest - be prepared to be voluntold to be scribe, squad leader, or even guide due to your scores
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12-12-12, 08:55 AM
Thread: Considering the reserves at 23
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I'm a Reservist - joined when I was 27. There are...
I'm a Reservist - joined when I was 27. There are tons of law enforcement in my Company, my old squad leader was a Houston Police Officer, Plt Sgt is a state trooper, old Plt Commander is a Sheriff's...
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12-03-12, 12:01 PM
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I want to say the 227lb mark you found is what is...
I want to say the 227lb mark you found is what is allowed with a waiver assuming you can do the minimum # of pullups, crunches, and can run the IST
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11-05-12, 11:07 AM
Thread: Shoulder injuries during boot camp.
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Hard to say but Im sure I would've been on light...
Hard to say but Im sure I would've been on light or no duty initially and, in my case, since recovery and additional surgery has now required me to not participate for almost two years, I'm certain I...
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10-31-12, 11:39 AM
Thread: Shoulder injuries during boot camp.
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I hurt my shoulder during the Crucible (torn...
I hurt my shoulder during the Crucible (torn labrum) but suffered through and graduated. I went to BAS right after the warrior breakfast and made sure it was documented. During boot leave, I visited...
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10-29-12, 11:28 AM
Thread: Leadership or going too far?
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stay under the radar in Boot Camp, lead by...
stay under the radar in Boot Camp, lead by example in ITB/SOI/MCT
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10-15-12, 01:30 PM
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agree 100% - the opportunities that exist for an...
agree 100% - the opportunities that exist for an officer (regardless of the branch) are overwhelming compared to an enlisted Marine, the pay is exponentially higher, and people have to salute you ;)
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10-15-12, 01:26 PM
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too late now but it'll be taken care of in Boot...
too late now but it'll be taken care of in Boot Camp. 1/4 of my platoon had college credits and no idea they got a PFC promotion until the drill instructors brought it up. You'll get pinned the day...
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10-12-12, 09:40 PM
Thread: Does the USMC pay for college?
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I'll give you the Reservist side of college...
I'll give you the Reservist side of college education
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09-01-12, 10:38 PM
Thread: 28, Prior Service, MEPs in 2 days.
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I went through as a 28yr old college grad. They...
I went through as a 28yr old college grad. They stuck me as the scribe since I had the highest asvab/gt score in the entire Co. I really wasnt treated any differently except for being called the...
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09-01-12, 10:29 PM
Thread: Prior Service Air Force ......
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I went through Bootcamp with a prior Airman -...
I went through Bootcamp with a prior Airman - E-4, decent stack, just wanted to be a Marine instead. He graduated PFC with a ketchup & mustard and his GWOT...
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09-01-12, 10:20 PM
Thread: Boot Camp Questions
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1) sucks, every Marine has to do it so dont worry...
1) sucks, every Marine has to do it so dont worry too much. Like getting pepper sprayed/maced
2)yep, find a copy of "Ears Open, Eyeballs Clicked"
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08-18-12, 11:21 PM
Thread: Volunteer to deploy?
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Thanks Gentlemen
Thanks Gentlemen
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08-18-12, 11:15 PM
Thread: USMC Book - "Welcome To Hell"
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I'll be picking up a copy asap but one...
I'll be picking up a copy asap but one question... why ACU camo on the cover?
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08-16-12, 10:21 PM
Thread: Cleaning Desert Combat Boots
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A wire bbq brush works wonders on the shiny...
A wire bbq brush works wonders on the shiny 'polished' areas on boots
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08-10-12, 11:28 PM
Thread: Volunteer to deploy?
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Volunteer to deploy?
I was injured less than 2yrs into my 6/2 reserve contract. Its taken 2 surgeries and 2 more years of therapy and time in the gym but Im finally ready (and released) to start drilling again....
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I'll also vote poser - carefully chosen photos...
I'll also vote poser - carefully chosen photos (Google?) with not a single name tape showing
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05-24-12, 12:11 PM
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Except for a few very minor, insignificant...
Except for a few very minor, insignificant differences, my reservist ID looks almost identical to my active ID... in fact, the only differences I can find is the reserve ID doesnt have my birthdate...
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12-23-10, 09:31 AM
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I drive over 240mi round trip to my reserve...
I drive over 240mi round trip to my reserve station... we have one Plt Sgt that drives over 500mi and a Plt Commander that flies from out of state. Once you're part of the family, there's no...
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12-23-10, 08:26 AM
Thread: TSA and Marine uniform issue
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if given the option, I refuse to fly in uniform ...
if given the option, I refuse to fly in uniform
the small number of times I had to, it seemed the lower-level TSA employee, typically a morbidly obese woman with a name I cannot pronounce, would... -
12-23-10, 08:19 AM
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I dont know about the formal rules, but I...
I dont know about the formal rules, but I remember 2-3 92-day Reservists with grey belts at SOI when I was there two years ago
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11-16-10, 10:32 AM
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I hear theres a 18mo wait for TBS currently ...
I hear theres a 18mo wait for TBS currently
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11-16-10, 10:00 AM
Thread: issued running suit
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dayum...
dayum...
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11-16-10, 09:56 AM
Thread: Enlistment bonuses
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I know some reserve units in short supply of...
I know some reserve units in short supply of 0311's were giving $20k enlistments bonuses and $15k re-ups for E-4 and above... that was about a year ago. 'bout a month ago I overheard some boots fresh...
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11-16-10, 09:51 AM
Thread: Calling reserve unit before checking in?
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I flew home with my wife and daughter but called...
I flew home with my wife and daughter but called my reserve unit first and got the ok - they said they wouldnt be in anyway and to enjoy my weekend - come in the following tuesday. I did it so they...
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