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  1. Thread: Dad's Room

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    When my Marine left home, to head back to 'base,'...

    When my Marine left home, to head back to 'base,' he peeled-off, burning rubber big time.

    Now, one month later (plus), those burn-out marks are still there.

    And, every time I pull up to the...
  2. Thread: Dad's Room

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    Got the Taurus, Millenium Pro .45 at Academy....

    Got the Taurus, Millenium Pro .45 at Academy. Frickin local gun shop wanted $40.00 more, so screw them.

    Going to get set up with a local shooting range that will also do CCL. Purchased 100...
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    Oh..., Definately the bottle, lad! I prefer...

    Oh..., Definately the bottle, lad!

    I prefer Jim Beam. Others...., Gatorade, Dr. Pepper, or, even...., bottled water.

    To each, their own....

    Alas....

    The thing is... for us fathers.......
  4. Thread: Dad's Room

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    CPL. L.L. ~ I am so very proud to have you post...

    CPL. L.L. ~ I am so very proud to have you post in this thread. Thank you, Sir, for you service to the great nation of the U.S.A.!!

    Then Capt. recently Lt. Col., and who knows..., Full Bird...
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    10-4, DP - My son had his Zune-thingy 'removed.' ...

    10-4, DP - My son had his Zune-thingy 'removed.' And so did several other Marines, during SOI. F'-in low-life's continue to prevail.
  6. Thread: Dad's Room

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    The DE .45 is a great gun, but I'm looking more...

    The DE .45 is a great gun, but I'm looking more towards Home Protection/Conceal-Carry. And, have a very limited wallet. Thus, the lower-end market. I like the Mil-Pro, but it must be a newer...
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    LOL, and "Buy" they will, dono. Tell him to keep...

    LOL, and "Buy" they will, dono. Tell him to keep his gear locked up AT ALL TIMES.

    Glad to hear the next stage is happening.
  8. Thread: Dad's Room

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    Thanks, Keith. It was a whirlwind, I kid you...

    Thanks, Keith. It was a whirlwind, I kid you not. Just now geting back to 'normal' living. A text message here, an e-mail there. Contact with my son is like skipping stones across a calm lake. ...
  9. Thread: Dad's Room

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    Apologies for the long absence, but where the...

    Apologies for the long absence, but where the Hell did the last 30 days go?

    Damn, I can remember picking him up at the airport. Then, the next thing I know, he's burning rubber down the street as...
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    MPMOM ~ My heart goes out to you, ma'am. Our...

    MPMOM ~ My heart goes out to you, ma'am. Our Marine is just back from deployment, and I realise how lucky we are to have him home after reading your post. The timing was good this year. God bless.
  11. Thread: Dad's Room

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    Keith ~ Glad your Marine will also be home for...

    Keith ~ Glad your Marine will also be home for Christmas. As I get older, Christmas turns from being up late puting together bicycles and toys to just wanting them home. One more son to go before...
  12. Thread: Dad's Room

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    Have Marine Home!! Just got in from the drive...

    Have Marine Home!! Just got in from the drive back from DFW. Got his Z28 up 140 mph before I cautioned him about the convoy of trucks up ahead, ha-ha. He loves driving that car. Just after 2:00...
  13. Thread: Dad's Room

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    Keith ~ As requested. A couple of pics are up. ...

    Keith ~ As requested. A couple of pics are up. Had to figure how to accomplish the feat. 29 Palms weather was fantastic while we were there over Thanksgiving. We met several folks from the other...
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    The Battle For Afghanistan -- Dvd

    Last November, Fox News Channel's Oliver North did an episode of his "War Stories" titled The Battle for Afghanistan. This show centered on the two main deployed Marine battalions (1/6 and 2/7) in...
  15. Thread: Marine news

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    Howdy Keith, when my son initially deployed, I...

    Howdy Keith, when my son initially deployed, I did web searches for things like The Pentagon Channel, Marine Corps News (and MarinesTV), and DoD. The Pentagon Channel site has a link for OIF/OEF...
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    Officer. Warrior. Marine. R.I.P.

    Officer. Warrior. Marine. R.I.P.
  17. Jack ~ An excellent prose describing both you and...

    Jack ~ An excellent prose describing both you and your son's contemplation and confirmation on the desire to serve. My eyes began to sweat while reading of your well-put explanation that so many of...
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    DP ~ Sounds like your son got relegated to a "96"...

    DP ~ Sounds like your son got relegated to a "96" hour pass. Saw Blake on one over Christmas last year. Semper Gumby rules apply. Toss a coin. But, I'd bet on a pre-dep later to see him for sure...
  19. Ok, now I can feel as though I am part of the...

    Ok, now I can feel as though I am part of the group. My son is back from the 'stan, aka "Sand Box East." We went to Homecoming, and what an experience. One of Blake's buddy's parents couldn't make...
  20. Thread: Dad's Room

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    DP ~ Thank you. Yes, by now the 2/7 are ALL...

    DP ~ Thank you. Yes, by now the 2/7 are ALL back. Resting comfortably with their wives, families, or snuggled-up in their comfy barracks rooms.

    We did go out for Homecoming. Boot Camp Grad is...
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    dono ~ You're doing fine. DI's are good guys. ...

    dono ~ You're doing fine. DI's are good guys. They really are. They remember boot all too well.
  22. Thread: Dad's Room

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    Damnproud

    Damnproud
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    Whew! Still a little woozey after the one-two...

    Whew! Still a little woozey after the one-two punch of the Marine Corps Birthday and Veteran's Day. And I work with a lot of Veteran's, which lead to a lot of celebrating.

    Now, back to playing...
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    Every week recruits attack and conquer The...

    Every week recruits attack and conquer The Crucible. But, when it's your own, that's the special part. Many, many others don't have a clue. Your daughter is a Marine. Congratulations MoM!!
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    My sincerest condolences.

    My sincerest condolences.
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