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Everyone says different things about 29 Palms....
Everyone says different things about 29 Palms. Let's just say that some Marines dare to speak otherwise.
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06-05-07, 10:06 PM
Thread: Deployment
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Yes, there would definitely be a good chance...
Yes, there would definitely be a good chance you'd see Iraq. Yes, obviously you can "volunteer" for Infantry as your MOS by signing for it on your contract. If you're a non-Infantry Marine, you can...
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05-23-07, 08:50 PM
Thread: Promotions
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your question is on leave after bootcamp, if...
your question is on leave after bootcamp, if you're already a PFC, can you become a LCpl from more referrals?
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Two things. 1) Read as much as you can on this...
Two things.
1) Read as much as you can on this website about recruit training. You'd be amazed how much you actually learn here.
2) Exactly what Camper51 said. Mind over matter. I never really... -
05-09-07, 01:43 PM
Thread: first duty station, 2/3 in Hawii
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(delete plz)
(delete plz)
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05-09-07, 01:42 PM
Thread: first duty station, 2/3 in Hawii
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i didnt think of that. guess i'll have to wait a...
i didnt think of that. guess i'll have to wait a while.
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05-09-07, 12:16 AM
Thread: first duty station, 2/3 in Hawii
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first duty station, 2/3 in Hawii
oorah, I just received my orders from school the other day telling me I'm headed to Hawii for my first duty station.
Can any of y'all tell me anything about 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines?
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05-09-07, 12:06 AM
Thread: NBC question
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with all due respect Sergeant, that isn't exactly...
with all due respect Sergeant, that isn't exactly true. i was an NBC school Marine at ft leonard woods for 6 and a half months. i went through the class twice, and washed out twice. i was re-classed...
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05-08-07, 11:37 PM
Thread: My MOS; not a good chance?
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Yes, every MP takes OC spray to the face during...
Yes, every MP takes OC spray to the face during MOS school and is required to run through a station course which includes strikes, takedowns, and blocks. I've BEEN the one taking those hits lol, and...
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04-22-07, 12:19 PM
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boot camp is really not all that hard,...
boot camp is really not all that hard, physically. certain times like humps and the Crucible will drain you, but you'll develop the discipline to keep pushing yourself and not stop until they say to....
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12-02-06, 03:14 PM
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good point Marine. i've been meaning to say the...
good point Marine. i've been meaning to say the same thing. no matter how nasty the army may be, NONE of you have earned jack sh*t yet. you IN NO WAY rate to make cracks on men who have fought and...
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11-23-06, 10:12 PM
Thread: To All Poolees!
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To All Poolees!
Congratulations to all you Poolee's who decided to become a US Marine.
If you're anything like I was before I left, you're anxious as hell.
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11-23-06, 08:48 PM
Thread: Jump School
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My Assistant Platoon Sgt. has his jump wings. And...
My Assistant Platoon Sgt. has his jump wings. And he's an NBC Marine. I asked how I could get them as well, and he told me it depends on what unit you're in. He just happened to be in the right place...
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Well put. If you want what I did (originally,...
Well put.
If you want what I did (originally, before I changed my contract to active duty)-- just anxious to be called a Marine, then you can always join the Reserves and begin going to college.... -
09-18-06, 12:25 AM
Thread: Birthday in Boot
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That's just mean. Listen, I had a birthday in...
That's just mean.
Listen, I had a birthday in boot. I didn't tell anybody besides a good friend who I knew wouldn't say anything.
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09-15-06, 01:09 AM
Thread: I'm back, Devil Dogs!
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Somewhat. But I'd never had any coaching, I just...
Somewhat. But I'd never had any coaching, I just shot at public ranges on my own. Just listen to everything your instructor tells you, and DO it. Shooting's alot like golf, I found out. There's a few...
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09-12-06, 11:49 PM
Thread: I'm back, Devil Dogs!
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I picked up Scribe because I was the only one in...
I picked up Scribe because I was the only one in my platoon who had any real college. A few others just had some community college credits.
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09-12-06, 05:03 PM
Thread: I'm back, Devil Dogs!
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I'm back, Devil Dogs!
I finally made it through those 13 weeks, graduated from 3rd Bn India Co. on Sept. 8th!!
If anybody has any questions about ANYTHING, dont hesitate to PM me while it's fresh in my mind.
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06-09-06, 03:19 PM
Thread: Goodbye, and thanks ALOT!
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Thanks to all for the support! Tomorrow's the...
Thanks to all for the support! Tomorrow's the night!
Hey Taz, I appreciate the offer man, but for my last day I'm going to be with my friends, my girl, and my parents. If you're around when I... -
06-08-06, 10:50 AM
Thread: Goodbye, and thanks ALOT!
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Goodbye, and thanks ALOT!
Alright Marines and Poolies, I'm shipping off for MCRD Parris Island early this sunday morning!!! I'm not sure whether I should be scared or excited, but I'm definitely both. I won't let you guys...
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05-27-06, 07:57 AM
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I almost just fell out of my chair!! Haha!!! ...
I almost just fell out of my chair!! Haha!!!
My recruiter was telling me the kids who don't make it through aren't the nerdy kids, or the fat kids, it's the all-stars. The ones who are used to... -
05-14-06, 10:52 PM
Thread: Family of Marines?
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My dad was in the Navy. my grandpa was in the...
My dad was in the Navy. my grandpa was in the Navy. my uncle was in the Navy.
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Then dont leave until you get the job you want.....
Then dont leave until you get the job you want.. It's the next 4 years of your life!
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05-14-06, 10:28 PM
Thread: Today I leave.
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Great luck man, even though you wont get to read...
Great luck man, even though you wont get to read this until you come back as a MARINE!
Hey i know i havent been on in a while, but I just wanted to let you guys know i am no longer shipping with... -
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Pullups: 3... lol.
Situps: 85
1.5 Mile Run: 11:30
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