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03-31-12, 07:43 AM
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I would think they would be near the flight line...
I would think they would be near the flight line which is closer to the South end. Oceanside is close, but I didn't spend any time there. I worked on mainside and chose to live in Fallbrook. Out...
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I know that when I was in, we could kip with our...
I know that when I was in, we could kip with our legs to help with the # of pull ups. That was done away with just after I got out. I don't know why since if there ever came a time I needed to haul...
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03-30-12, 04:00 PM
Thread: He made Corporal
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Congratulations to your son. I remember that was...
Congratulations to your son. I remember that was a bigger deal than making SGT....at least to a bunch of non rates.
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03-29-12, 08:58 PM
Thread: Marine Corps swim qualification.
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The only person I know that it benefited was a...
The only person I know that it benefited was a buddy of mine. He was 1st class and when he was stationed in Okinawa, he was assigned as a lifeguard. Rough I tell ya.
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03-24-12, 10:53 PM
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Come on don't lie. Every clime and place means...
Come on don't lie. Every clime and place means every place hot, bug infested and full of sand.
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I remember learning on an old Royal typewriter. ...
I remember learning on an old Royal typewriter. You would have to really crack those keys to get them to clearly strike the paper. Back then, we didn't even have correction paper so you better get...
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03-23-12, 03:27 PM
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In San Diego, in the summer time, the maids who...
In San Diego, in the summer time, the maids who came in to make our racks for us had shorter skirts on than they did in the winter time.;)
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03-19-12, 09:05 PM
Thread: Bet you'll watch this more than once....
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For 5 years I commuted 140 miles round trip with...
For 5 years I commuted 140 miles round trip with most of it on a 4 lane highway. Only difference is there was a 30 foot median and for most of the way some sort of barrier in that median. Saw my...
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03-16-12, 08:04 AM
Thread: An Old Soldiers Birthday
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An Old Soldiers Birthday
Last evening, we celebrated the 89th Birthday of my wife's grandfather. Although he was not a Marine, he was an Army soldier who served in WWII. I have heard some of the bad stories of his action...
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03-16-12, 07:51 AM
Thread: Morning Zephyr
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Sticky: Drop your c@#k$ and grab your socks.......it's...
Drop your c@#k$ and grab your socks.......it's Friday. Don't break nothing Friday to be more precise. This weekend my son and I are going to keep plugging away on restoring our old 68 Ford Truck. ...
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03-13-12, 12:06 PM
Thread: Family housing questions
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Maybe he is worried about Jody.....hahahaha
Maybe he is worried about Jody.....hahahaha
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Congratulations Marine.
Congratulations Marine.
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03-12-12, 10:15 PM
Thread: Family housing questions
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I had a wife and child and as a student at 29...
I had a wife and child and as a student at 29 Palms CA Communication Electronics School (1 year long) we could not get on base housing. Your rank also figures in to the housing priority and as a PFC...
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03-08-12, 09:21 PM
Thread: Opinions on my tattoo?
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Have patience. You will know in 2-3 weeks. But...
Have patience. You will know in 2-3 weeks. But a little warning, you may be the only person who sees the "only good things" within your tat. Those who grant waivers may not see it as such. I have...
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03-08-12, 09:10 PM
Thread: How hard is it to LAT move into infantry?
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If I was in your shoes and I really wanted...
If I was in your shoes and I really wanted infantry, I would wait and here's my thinking. Right now you only have to wait for an opening for infantry. Take a different MOS now and not only do you...
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03-06-12, 09:56 PM
Thread: Does every recruit have to join the DEP?
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I may be the only Marine I know who was not in...
I may be the only Marine I know who was not in DEP. But then again, I had a big change between the time I signed up and the time I shipped out for boot camp, which was about 6 weeks.
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03-06-12, 07:01 AM
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I expect that their leader will be giving an...
I expect that their leader will be giving an apology shortly.
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03-06-12, 06:58 AM
Thread: Morning Zephyr
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Sticky: SGT7477 - May you and your family find strength...
SGT7477 - May you and your family find strength in this moment and may the memories of your mother stay with you forever.
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03-05-12, 08:05 AM
Thread: Morning Zephyr
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Sticky: What's up suckas? Crisp 11 degrees but bright...
What's up suckas?
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03-03-12, 08:49 PM
Thread: What are you doing now.
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Sticky: Fixed radios in the Corps and am now maintaining...
Fixed radios in the Corps and am now maintaining a cell phone network for a small local company.
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03-02-12, 09:31 PM
Thread: Physical Conditioning Platoon?
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PFT is still 3 miles IST is 1.5 miles
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03-02-12, 09:15 PM
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You should not feel guilty. All you can do is be...
You should not feel guilty. All you can do is be ther for her and the family when you get there.
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03-02-12, 12:06 PM
Thread: Physical Conditioning Platoon?
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The more you run, the better and faster you get. ...
The more you run, the better and faster you get. Here are some tips that my son uses for cross country races which he has learned from a nationaly ranked program/coach.
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03-01-12, 06:32 PM
Thread: What Kind of Vehicles Do You Drive ?
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Sticky: 98 Dodge Durango - I figure with my son just...
98 Dodge Durango - I figure with my son just starting to drive, I AM NOT going to get a new car until he is out on his own ( I know how I drove at that age)
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Depends on how long you have. What have you done...
Depends on how long you have. What have you done so far?
NO sweets
Smaller portion sizes
More excercise
It's pretty simple. Not easy, but simple.
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