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Actually, they no longer take those 10 days out. I noticed this when I checked MOL and noticed I still had the leave saved up from boot camp, and got confirmation that it is no longer taken out from...

Proper greeting of the day to everyone. Finally graduated from boot last month on 100129. Just now found time here at SOI to stop in to say hello to my now officially new family.

Semper Fi

For me, there's a lot of reasons, but for specifically the Marines instead of the other branches:

Pride:
The Marines are the best, and I don't like doing anything half-assed or being second in...

If it's the 7,500 bonus contract, that means you're signing for a 6 year. I was offered this and took it, since from what I've been hearing: bonuses are as rare as a warm day in the south pole.

I'm the same. Just make sure you bend your back and not try to lift your chest with it.

Hey,

I used to have something similar. Do you arch your lower back upwards at all when doing the crunches? If you do, that's your problem right there.

You're timing it good then, maybe; just maybe you'll make it in time for a class slot instead of sitting around with barracks duty.

As for me: 02xx or 03xx

Nope, it's a planned thing. Got a few extra waivers to sign though.

I just wanted to post my thanks and appreciation to everyone who gave me tips and guides for my running. I've been able to drop my time by over two minutes in the past month. Yes, I know it should be...

The last 3 were all ISTs. First one was followed by a softball game and lessons in MRE eating (don't ask why we needed that.), last month's was followed by marching drills, and this last one was...

First hand experience: best thing for teachers! That way the students know you're not crapping in their minds.

hard to say. Really concerned over my running, but I've been working on it and it's getting better. Part of me is concerned a lot about the test at the end of all the general knowledge stuff.

Anyone notice his ship date is almost 2 years ago? I'm going to take it as he meant 20090727.

-<nevermind>-

091102

Currently signed on the UH-Infantry but waiting to see if I can get an Intel slot, if I decide that is what I really want.

Aye, aye. Thank you Sergeant.

Yea, it's a 15:40 with nothing prior for 4.5 years. Not to disrespect BR34, because he has a point, but he leaves out the details that not breathing well plays havoc with your body. Sure I can take...

I am training for the PFT, because if I can ace that then the IST is no worry.

Well, my running is more-or-less fine. My pace may need adjustment, I'm not sure, but I run at what is comfortable and doesn't feel too slow or too fast.

I've been working to improve my running over this past month but with minor success. One thing I have determined, though, is that a big issue is that I do not breathe properly or consistantly. This...

Yes, I was told at MEPS when signing my forms that if I went Reservist I could be headed out in a month instead of in November like I wished. I would've had to take the MOS designation they had...

Oh. Ignore my statement then.

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I see what it means now.

I'm not new, I've done my research, one of my major faults.

http://www.strategypage.com/militaryforums/10-1309.aspx


source: http://www.forcerecon.com/reconfaq.htm

I get to go to the...

To correct, I used that key word in my last sentence. Either way, on to the pushups and bends&thrusts.

Let's give this a go.

After the trigger is pulled on an M-16, the bullet leaves the chamber and enters the barrel. The grooves inside the barrel cause the bullet to spin, creating an effect known...