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09-02-11, 08:29 AM
Thread: Would I be likely chosen?
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Why would you say that to a 16 year old Top?
Why would you say that to a 16 year old Top?
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09-01-11, 10:39 PM
Thread: Would I be likely chosen?
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The most important thing you need to do if you...
The most important thing you need to do if you party is BE CAREFUL. I don't judge because I was in your shoes when I was your age. You still have some time so enjoy yourself and be a kid while you...
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08-28-11, 12:06 AM
Thread: Base Liberty
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Oh yes, I forgot to mention that when you DO get...
Oh yes, I forgot to mention that when you DO get back to the squadbay after your 3 hour reunion with your mom, stand by. Your Drill Instructors will have no problem excercising their ability to make...
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08-27-11, 11:53 PM
Thread: Base Liberty
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Absolutely no liberty at all until your last week...
Absolutely no liberty at all until your last week of Recruit Training and then it's only for like three hours on family day which is about a week before graduation. Simple answer...You'll not be...
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08-22-11, 11:33 PM
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In the first week you'll be so scared that you...
In the first week you'll be so scared that you won't even think about taking a dump. Once your nerves settle and the DI's stop hazing you at shower time you'll get into a routine. Otherwise this is...
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08-18-11, 09:59 PM
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Spoken like someone who's truly scared of the...
Spoken like someone who's truly scared of the Marine Corps. Especially Recruit Training. Moot.
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08-18-11, 12:47 PM
Thread: Future of Marine Corps
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These guys can be a little touchy sometimes but I...
These guys can be a little touchy sometimes but I can assure you that most have pretty thick skins. I'm pretty sure nobody was EXTREMELY offended by anything you said. Just make sure you use proper...
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08-18-11, 10:49 AM
Thread: Chances of being in the same platoon?
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Lol...It's all bubble baths and champagne baby!...
Lol...It's all bubble baths and champagne baby! Bubble baths and champagne. Don't forget to bring a couple of cigars to smoke after your first day of Recruit Training.
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Nope. It doesn't really matter what he wears. As...
Nope. It doesn't really matter what he wears. As the op stated he was just curious so he posted the question. Nothing wrong with that. Lighten up dude!
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Well what IS the answer top? Red Marine Corps...
Well what IS the answer top? Red Marine Corps League coat or dress blues?
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08-12-11, 11:12 PM
Thread: Stolen Valor? I think so.
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I honestly find it hard to believe that ANYBODY...
I honestly find it hard to believe that ANYBODY would put all those medals on with the intention of having people believe they earned them. My take on this is that this guy just has a really...
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08-06-11, 09:04 PM
Thread: Marine Corps 0311 vs. Army 11b?
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The food is definitely better in the Corps....
The food is definitely better in the Corps. That's a big tangible kid!
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08-03-11, 08:57 PM
Thread: Poolee Drug Testing
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He made a mistake dude! Lighten up please. I know...
He made a mistake dude! Lighten up please. I know you're trying to give the kid advice but it comes off as very crass and abrasive. If he can keep his sh!t together he'll be fine. I was in the same...
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08-03-11, 07:49 AM
Thread: Poolee Drug Testing
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If you've got several months until your ship date...
If you've got several months until your ship date you'll be all right as most drugs only stay in your system for around a month MAX. You shouldn't get drug tests at poolee meetings so just stay...
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07-27-11, 08:14 AM
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The way I always understood it is IF you have a...
The way I always understood it is IF you have a rack in the barracks then you have to field day. Only the Marines who were married and had base housing were exempt. All other Marines were required to...
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07-01-11, 12:34 PM
Thread: Met an Iwo Jima vet
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I'm a Theatre person in the Charlotte area and a...
I'm a Theatre person in the Charlotte area and a few months ago we did a show called "Paying Tribute". It's an oral history format where we took Veterans from the "Purple Heart Society" in Charlotte...
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06-25-11, 10:57 AM
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If you're considering college to be an employment...
If you're considering college to be an employment gap then wouldn't military service fall under the same category? A civilian company is rarely gonna call a Marines SNCOIC to find out how good of a...
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06-18-11, 08:14 AM
Thread: Full Metal Jacket
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Very nice post Advanced. Thank you.
Very nice post Advanced. Thank you.
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06-09-11, 06:21 PM
Thread: "All Marines are riflemen" Do you agree?
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If I were commanding a military unit that was at...
If I were commanding a military unit that was at war against the U.S. and I was given a choice to assault an Army, Air Force or Marine Airfield I can tell you with absolute certainty that I would not...
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03-05-11, 01:17 PM
Thread: Boot Camp Then and These Days?
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Is boot camp easy or hard? It's just a matter of...
Is boot camp easy or hard? It's just a matter of perspective. I've long thought that boot camp has gotten a lot softer. There was a discovery channel show on that dealt with Recruit Training and I...
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03-05-11, 01:00 PM
Thread: Wake up time
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Love this!! Now that you mention it though...I...
Love this!! Now that you mention it though...I don't recall there being any clocks on the walls of the squadbay and we certainly didn't wear watches at MCRD. I don't remember ever having any concept...
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02-16-11, 08:22 PM
Thread: Fake Marines
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I call other Devil Dogs "Jarhead" sometimes. I...
I call other Devil Dogs "Jarhead" sometimes. I get very paranoid when I read threads like this. It seems like everyone wants to spot a fake so bad that they'll latch on to anything they can and...
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02-16-11, 07:52 PM
Thread: The Marine Corps Chow Hall
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Semper Fi Devil Dog. Thank you for your service!
Semper Fi Devil Dog. Thank you for your service!
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02-16-11, 07:45 PM
Thread: The Marine Corps Chow Hall
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I can't say that Marine Corps chow was bad at...
I can't say that Marine Corps chow was bad at all. In fact, it was pretty darn good. I spent my fair share of time on mess duty and got in with the cooks as good as I could. There wasn't anyone...
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01-25-11, 10:39 AM
Thread: Recon/TS Security Clearance and Drugs
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You'll be all right kid! Just keep your nose...
You'll be all right kid! Just keep your nose clean from here on out, get good grades in high school (Recon Marines aren't dumb) and stay out of trouble. I seriously doubt whether the dude who gives...
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Ghost Of Iwo Jima
04-04-24, 11:35 PM in Open Squad Bay