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Perhaps it was different for us...but we were encouraged to put it on...

You just didn't want to sit there and apply it like you were going to the beach or something...

For recruits who...

Don't repeat their mistake....

That's all I am going to give you. There have been enough threads ont he topic. Do the legwork!

Keep in mind that even being near your max can still get you labeled as a fat body when you get down there. You don't want to be so close that a canteen of water will put you over....

That's...

Not to pick on you guys, but please...stop calling it the EGA.

It is the eagle, globe and anchor!

Eagle for nation.

Globe for worldwide service.

Anchor for naval traditions.

I am late getting in on this thread...but poolies like Marcus will not feel the proper outrage until it affects them. He is NOT a Marine, though he MAY become one. So perhaps he cannot understand...

You will buy sunscreen on your PX run...whether they let you wear it or not is a different story. Alot of times it is up to you to take a quick second to inconspicuously put it on...that's how it...

Thanks to All!

The plot thickens....instead of crawling back into the hole from whence he came....he gets more elaborate. Now add three...count em' THREE Purple Hearts to the fray.

Thanks to...

Dude showed up to work today....

GET THIS!

With a cropped picture of himself in dress blues shaking the hand of an officer....
Tried to tell my husband that was him being presented the...

Question to all....

I am vaguely familiar with the Stolen Valor Act, but does anyone know specifically how it is enforced? There is new prick at my husbands place of employment making some false...

They didn't even look at the running shoes we brought with us...any of us, male or female. Everyone had the same shoes during PT and PFTS down there. I suspect it's been a while since you went...

if you bring your own, they will be bagged up with the rest of your personal belongings in receiving. all recruits are issued various series of New Balance, depending on those that may have...

I was 26...turned 27 in MOS school.

Go for it....

Just wondering...if you are already in substantial debt, how are your bills going to be paid while you're in recruit training, and then SOI/MCT. You will be on active duty pay during those times and...

When I went to PI last summer, we were provided a little ziploc baggie with a pocket sized bible, rosary beads and other religious pamphlets. Lots of people brought small bibles which they pulled...

Not that it matters, but for accuracy's sake it's Command and Signal.

I've had all the same questions at some point. I was 26 when I enlisted and claimed the title last year. PM me with specifics and I'd be more than happy to clue you in on some helpful information. ...

I agreed with your actions then Camper, and I agree with you now that the lesson learned is what matters.

Have to disagree with you completely Accord. Always be informed and educated regarding any entitlements the goverment or any other business establishment is offering you. Most importantly, if it's...

We will agree to disagree on this one as you are working with inside information I am not privy to . All I have to go on is the impression put forth by his statements, which do not speak well for...

Had a major dental phobia and several dental issues as a result of staying away. I went to Parris Island and was in dental recall nearly every week. I had cleanings, root canals, fillings, and a...

It'll never happen Dave....first off the MEPS doctors are all (95%) two steps from death by appearance....basically they are older and old school. Even if they were inclined to talk to a civilian on...

Can't tell you how angry I was reading that kids post! How dare he?!? I had the phone in my hand when I saw that someone else had already taken the liberty. He should not be allowed back in these...

The same could be said for opinions, but we all seem to have them and are entitled to do so.

My reasons for wanting to join were different from yours, but I have a husband and children. None of us here can tell you which route to take we can only offer opinions. You know in your heart of...