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I read thru my copy last night. Highly recommended....

The USMC is the slowest of all services as far as processing, I tried for 3 years to go back but hit walls everywhere. I got a call from the Navy out of the blue and within 30 days I was back in at...

I took the ASVAB again in May after being out of high school for 20 years, I got a 91 AFQT on it.There were a few kids there on their second attempt to make the minimums for Army and Navy. It took me...

Supposedly this is very common and the warrantys are being denied because of "abuse".Any offroad use of the truck can void the warranty.The Raptor looks great and may do well for a few minutes in a...

There is an Anti-terrorism company in Reno and some Maint. and Bulk fuel companies in Vegas.Call them and ask for the Prior service recruiter that they deal with.702-241-3284 for Vegas and...

Oki is a one year unaccompanied tour or a three year tour with dependents. If you are not married now she doesn't go with you.You couldn't afford a wife in Japan unless you are an E-5 or above. There...

First fix the profile so we know where you live.Second you are SOL with the GI bill,No $1200 pay-in no pay out.
In NY if you join the Army National Guard you get free tuition at any state school,...

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Maybe I R dumb and this was common knowledge or maybe nobody knew but here is what happens: If you are going to a VA facility for treatment of a SC disability you are authorized...

If you are off contract it is a very hard and long process to get back in right now. Considering that they are offering early out packages and cutting back on recruiting the PS recruiters have it...

I talked to the local PSR and today he told me that until further notice,absolutely no off contract waivers would be given consideration. If you are not still on contract you are SOL. Hopefully this...

There are many less than "PC" cadences out there,However they all were used to motivate the subject to continue or excell in whatever the activity was at the time (running,marching etc.)The one that...

First you need to sit down in person with your recruiter and get the straight story...If there is no openings for prior service going active then accept it and return to the reserves and put in for...

Go talk to him,You are well within age and service limits so its not a waste of time.They are really talking about changing the reserves up right now as far as amount of active time during the year...

The reserves would be the easiest choice, You only need 10 more good years for retirement. Active duty is not as easy with the looming drawdown but its starting to sound like the troop cuts won't be...

Most of India Co got home yesterday,Saw it on the local news in Buffalo.

I've taken my Dad to the VA hospital twice this month and would like to save them some gas money if I can get their mileage reimbursed(50 miles each way). The hospital is pretty much just a...

AR isn't as easy to get into as everyone thinks....There are only so many billets available and each Reserve center is different.Once you EAS all bets are off,You have to apply for AR and may or may...

When I went terminal from 3rd Marines I took allot of terminal leave in Hawaii looking for a job.....Try it....Once you sign the papers you are gone,nobody cares if you are visiting Hawaii Pacific...

Looking at the picture,The Marine re-uping looks to be possibly either a local(Hawaiian) or other pacific islander, As part of their traditions many ceremonies take place in the water(weddings, etc.)...

You should be able to come back under the above FTAP STAP rules,but only if there is a boat space available...There is no guarantee when it comes to re-up, you have to compete for available spaces...

I did some ADSW at Yongsan Army Base a while back, I may be wrong but at that time you went for active duty pay and benefits.As far as drilling or AR I have no idea,but can only imagine what an 0311...

There was absolutely no correction in that post at all,I was just adding from personal experience.
I am no longer a Corporal in the Corps and yes I am pretty ballsy,As such I can and will make any...

There are certain circumstances where it is allowed to wear the utility uniform off base in a public setting. I have seen Marines in Marpats at several events including air shows,state fairs etc....

At the very least make sure you keep the IRR status,This lets you keep your foot in the door so to speak with your local reserve unit.IMA and ADSW can keep you going for a long time $$ wise, at least...

The Corps is going to have to do something about prior service and normal enlistments as well. In the next 4 years an extra 30,000+ marines from the original surge to 202,000 are going to EAS. Sure...