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01-14-12, 02:55 PM
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I had always wanted to join the Marines, but...
I had always wanted to join the Marines, but opted for college instead. After a year in college (which is great now, because I have a lot of my Gen Ed done) I met an Army recruiter at the gas...
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01-11-12, 07:26 PM
Thread: Ok...now I Am Confused (force Reduction?)
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I thought cutting numbers was the reason they had...
I thought cutting numbers was the reason they had the VEERP going on? We went to 202k back in 06-07 right, when we had 2 wars going on? If we aren't going to be at war any longer we should be cutting...
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09-19-11, 01:26 AM
Thread: Parents and new Marines
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Nothing wrong with wanting to be informed.
Nothing wrong with wanting to be informed.
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09-19-11, 01:23 AM
Thread: you guys ever cared romantically for a WM
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Eww
Eww
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08-30-11, 07:29 PM
Thread: Are you ready for some football?
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As long as he can protect/get to the QB, I see no...
As long as he can protect/get to the QB, I see no problem with it.
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08-28-11, 11:41 PM
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Unless they have empty racks in other rooms that...
Unless they have empty racks in other rooms that need to be filled, then yes, most likely.
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08-28-11, 12:13 PM
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I use Navy Fed. Always able to take out loans...
I use Navy Fed. Always able to take out loans with great interest rates from them. Never had any issues with them.
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08-22-11, 11:13 PM
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Our guys who were married shortly before or after...
Our guys who were married shortly before or after arriving to Okinawa had to put in tour conversions or whatever, to make it a 3 year accompanied tour. It took most of them 3-6 months for the...
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08-04-11, 04:41 PM
Thread: Meritorious vs Regular promotion
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Once had a boot FM get meritoriously promoted....
Once had a boot FM get meritoriously promoted. She walked into our MSgts office (Also FM) and walked out 10 minutes later. That concluded the board.
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08-02-11, 06:08 PM
Thread: Marksmanship Qualifcation question
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In August 2008 in Oki, I believe Hansan range...
In August 2008 in Oki, I believe Hansan range (?), I was satisfied with just making it through the range. We had around 15 heat casualties each day. I remember almost passing out in the prone....
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07-19-11, 05:44 PM
Thread: MCT East PX Call?
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You will have plenty of time to buy things there....
You will have plenty of time to buy things there. If I remember correctly, we were able to get a haircut and buy items just before leaving for the field enviroment area.
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06-21-11, 02:47 PM
Thread: Might not get desired MOS
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MSgt, I do not know what the "DB" option is, so...
MSgt, I do not know what the "DB" option is, so maybe you could help educate us.
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06-21-11, 10:50 AM
Thread: Might not get desired MOS
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Comm, lol. It's a very broad field, I'm surprised...
Comm, lol. It's a very broad field, I'm surprised it's full.
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06-20-11, 05:54 PM
Thread: Introduction -- BULLDAWG
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I'm not knocking the enlisted side. :) Just...
I'm not knocking the enlisted side. :)
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06-20-11, 05:53 PM
Thread: Tour extention
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What I meant was, he will be able to tell you if...
What I meant was, he will be able to tell you if you will recieve orders, or if they will extended your tour in Okinawa until you EAS.
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06-20-11, 10:39 AM
Thread: Tour extention
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Email your monitor and ask him. MSgt Hall. His...
Email your monitor and ask him. MSgt Hall. His job title will tell you which one.
You might be able to get orders to PCS early, if you want, just let your SNCO know if you ask him.
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06-20-11, 10:22 AM
Thread: Introduction -- BULLDAWG
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You may not have the opportunity to pursue a...
You may not have the opportunity to pursue a commission in the future. You will be turning down a lot of money by enlisting....
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06-01-11, 05:52 PM
Thread: Ran into a poser
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I believe everyone enlists as an E-1, as they...
I believe everyone enlists as an E-1, as they have to group you there for pay purposes. Anyways, we had guys who had been in the Army that graduated as E-3. I don't know if they got E-3 pay the whole...
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06-01-11, 05:46 PM
Thread: WHY Did We Join The Corps?
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The Air Force wouldn't give me a hearing wavier....
The Air Force wouldn't give me a hearing wavier. :)
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05-23-11, 09:12 PM
Thread: Prayers Needed
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If you're fully recovered, you should go out and...
If you're fully recovered, you should go out and use your scars and story to get some *****es.
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05-23-11, 09:05 PM
Thread: Need help, saluting?
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Okay gents. OP here is from MCB Butler G6 on...
Okay gents. OP here is from MCB Butler G6 on Okinawa. I've known a few guys like him who went on this TAD billet. So, to OP, and everyone else, let me give you a little advice.
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05-18-11, 10:42 AM
Thread: in need of help.
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I thought everyone got 4.1 out of boot...
I thought everyone got 4.1 out of boot...
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04-29-11, 12:53 PM
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A lot of churches are taking up donations for...
A lot of churches are taking up donations for people. I'm sure other organizations will help out as well.
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04-22-11, 12:00 PM
Thread: Anyone ever been robbed before?
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My apartment was broken into in college. Luckily,...
My apartment was broken into in college. Luckily, we were too poor to own anything. They took some dishes, my buddies xbox, and a **** load of dvd cases. Luckily, we kept the dvds in a binder, so we...
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04-19-11, 02:04 PM
Thread: Gays in My Marine Corps?
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I agree that I wouldn't want to have to live with...
I agree that I wouldn't want to have to live with a homosexual. It would just be awkward for me. I also don't want to have to shower with them, in the case of deployment showers, training showers,...
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