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02-24-10, 06:19 AM
Thread: Just a brief note.....
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Thank you.
Thank you.
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02-22-10, 10:32 AM
Thread: Just a brief note.....
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Just a brief note.....
The last time I posted, my son had just returned from his first deployment to Iraq. He is presently somewhere in the Helmand Provence, Afghanistan. I just want to say thank you to the members of...
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03-19-09, 09:19 AM
Thread: Son's Return
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Thanks again for all of your comments. We went...
Thanks again for all of your comments. We went to Camp Lejeune for his return. It was great to see him again. It did take him several days to get use to driving again....we did have several...
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03-02-09, 10:50 PM
Thread: Son's Return
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Many thanks to all of you. Still waiting for the...
Many thanks to all of you. Still waiting for the exact date but we are now only days away.
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02-20-09, 07:54 AM
Thread: Son's Return
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Son's Return
In several weeks my son is set to return from his first deployment to Iraq. We plan to be at Camp Lejeune for his return. For those that have been there before for such an event, what are they like?...
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07-10-08, 07:42 AM
Thread: Son heading to PI
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Melody: Indeed, the tranformation from recruit...
Melody: Indeed, the tranformation from recruit (boy) to man (Marine) is remarkable. On Family Day/Graduation Day the difference in your son will take your breath away. It is a shame that more...
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07-09-08, 06:14 AM
Thread: Son heading to PI
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We went through the experience twice with our...
We went through the experience twice with our twin sons (May 07 & August 07). There will be ups and downs. What helps them through are letters from home. Write daily. Recruits live for mail call....
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07-09-08, 06:04 AM
Thread: Hotels for Graduation
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We were at PI twice last year (twin sons). The...
We were at PI twice last year (twin sons). The Comfort Inn was fine and is about 8 miles from PI. Do not stay at the Howard Johnsons. I have heard from many that the Holliday Inn is adequate.
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07-08-08, 10:04 AM
Thread: First Deployment
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We spoke with him yesterday. Though 110+ at 29...
We spoke with him yesterday. Though 110+ at 29 Palms he rather have that than the hot and humid weather at Camp Lejeune. Nice to hear his voice. Thanks again for the advise.
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07-07-08, 07:13 AM
Thread: First Deployment
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Thank you all for your comments.
Thank you all for your comments.
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07-03-08, 01:50 PM
Thread: First Deployment
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Thanks for the input. He is an operator,...
Thanks for the input. He is an operator, licensed to drive the 7 tons and the LVS. He also has an explosive endorsement. Your comments give me some idea of what to expect.
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07-03-08, 12:49 PM
Thread: First Deployment
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First Deployment
I knew this was coming and the time has now arrived. By way of background, I have twin sons both of whom are Marines. One graduated Parris Island in May of 07 and the other August of 07. The...
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11-06-07, 06:43 AM
Thread: I Got The First Letter From My Son
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Both of my sons (twins) are Marines. Having been...
Both of my sons (twins) are Marines. Having been to PI twice this year for graduation I have seen the PITs. One of my sons was a Squad Leader. If the squads screwed up then all of the Squad...
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11-05-07, 11:43 AM
Thread: Dad question
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Thank you all for your further input. I have...
Thank you all for your further input. I have retained an attorney for him who is a former Marine. Given he was a "squared away Marine" before this indicent has helped him. He has the support of...
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10-31-07, 11:10 PM
Thread: Military parents have right to be proud
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I have been there as well. I have twin sons who...
I have been there as well. I have twin sons who are new Marines (PI, May and August of this year). Proud does not begin to describe how my wife and I feel about their having earned the title United...
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10-31-07, 01:11 PM
Thread: Dad question
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Thank you for your response. He does plan to...
Thank you for your response. He does plan to take the course. Per his Sgt's advise, he is selling the bike. Lesson learned.
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10-31-07, 11:40 AM
Thread: Dad question
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Dad question
If this is not an appropriate question, I apologize in advance. I was looking for some input on NJP. My son graduated from PI in May of this year. Subsequently he obtained his MOS (Motor T/LVS). ...
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Ghost Of Iwo Jima
04-04-24, 11:35 PM in Open Squad Bay