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05-09-15, 10:47 AM
Thread: What was your MOS, and did you like it?
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I was also a 2621 Manual Morse Intercept...
I was also a 2621 Manual Morse Intercept Operator, in the early to mid 1980's. That was a great job, as stated previously, and if available to you would be good to look into. There is a very...
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11-02-12, 10:48 PM
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My boy graduates MCRD San Diego on 16 NOVEMBER!!!
Well, the day is getting nearer and nearer! Dylan graduates on the 16th of this month. The wife and I are going to be there for it, too! Took some creative financial shenanigans, but it all worked...
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07-30-12, 12:26 AM
Thread: He really does exist
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Micarr57...Sure, but he's gotta have at least 30...
Micarr57...Sure, but he's gotta have at least 30 hash marks by now...how long has Schmuckatelli been around??? LOL
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06-05-12, 10:18 AM
Thread: Flying Cats...
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I suppose he should change its name to "Huey"...
I suppose he should change its name to "Huey" now.....
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06-02-12, 08:49 PM
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It would be great if someone from a younger...
It would be great if someone from a younger generation could take up the mission for him...sort of something that can can be passed from generation to generation, property owner permitting, of...
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05-24-12, 01:57 PM
Thread: Black Powder Shooting
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I shoot a T/C .50 Cal Hawkins flintlock, myself. ...
I shoot a T/C .50 Cal Hawkins flintlock, myself. Can't find anything less than a lifetime supply of powder and balls around here.
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05-21-12, 12:13 AM
Thread: Being guide with a stutter?
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Back in the day...1983, we had a few prior...
Back in the day...1983, we had a few prior service/cross-deckers in boot. I don't recall that any of them were ever put in leadership positions. What you show in boot camp is what those decisions...
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05-21-12, 12:00 AM
Thread: Parris Island and San Diego
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I heard recently that it is possible to do this...
I heard recently that it is possible to do this through what they call the "Legacy" initiative. I guess if they can document that your father, or uncle, or any other family member went to a certain...
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Although not your fault at the time, you were...
Although not your fault at the time, you were diagnosed with asthma. It is apparently in your medical history somewhere. As far as I know, this is an automatic DQ. Marines have to be able to...
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05-08-12, 12:18 AM
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That may help. I'll keep you posted. I don't...
That may help. I'll keep you posted. I don't have the resources that some of these Marines do, but I will see if it turns up anything.
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05-06-12, 02:29 AM
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Wow...have looked just about everywhere with no...
Wow...have looked just about everywhere with no results. Without a unit or service number it is almost impossible. The Major Magness is all over the place, however, though I can't put him on...
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05-05-12, 11:07 PM
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I will do some searching and inquiries with a...
I will do some searching and inquiries with a Naval source and see if I can find anything out.
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Curious that no one answered this thread. Your...
Curious that no one answered this thread. Your recruiter can answer that for you. Your ship date is far out enough that you have sufficient time to study toward getting a higher score. There would...
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05-05-12, 08:46 PM
Thread: Question Marines.
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Heck, I saw airwingers who looked like that all...
Heck, I saw airwingers who looked like that all of the time! LOL
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05-05-12, 08:38 PM
Thread: The Marine Corps Chow Hall
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I remember mid-rats in Rota quite well. If we...
I remember mid-rats in Rota quite well. If we called out for delivery of mid-rats, the box lunches were what we got. As stated above, mystery meat and waxy cheese on a dry bun, and a piece of...
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04-13-12, 12:07 AM
Thread: How can I over prepare for Boot Camp?
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My son is shipping 20121029 and I havebeen going...
My son is shipping 20121029 and I havebeen going over the important things with him. He wants to know everything he can get out of me, but, as said above, study the basics from the little brochure...
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04-12-12, 11:15 PM
Thread: Communications MOS
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JMcHugh1012,The communications fields vary...
JMcHugh1012,The communications fields vary greatly as to what type of work you will be doing, where you will be doing it, and the level of security clearance you may need. Rhode Island and I both...
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04-12-12, 10:44 PM
Thread: In extreme pain, not sure what to do.
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I'm with T-Top on this one. Assault is assault,...
I'm with T-Top on this one. Assault is assault, no matter where or under what circumstances it takes place. What would happen if one Marine struck another like that? I'm pretty sure it's covered...
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04-07-12, 03:26 PM
Thread: Talked to my new recruiter today
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Great job with the wright loss! You sound like...
Great job with the wright loss! You sound like someone who knows he has to work to get what he wants. I join Rhode Island in the hope that you are soon able to enlist. Keep at it!
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03-30-12, 09:08 PM
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I agree. I think this young man more closely...
I agree. I think this young man more closely exemplifies the American fighting man than the unfortunate soul who murdered those civilians. This should be the biggest story on the wires right now.
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03-26-12, 06:45 AM
Thread: The Marine Corps and the Army?
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Read your won post, and you will understand that...
Read your won post, and you will understand that you really don't want to be a Marine. You criticize our rigid standards because by applying these standards, you get DQ'd. You criticize our...
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03-25-12, 08:13 AM
Thread: Dying to be a Marine
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Just to add a bit to what has already been...
Just to add a bit to what has already been covered...1. Do not get ANY tattoos. Yes, there are waivers available NOW, but there may not be when you enlist.2. Do your level best in school, and...
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03-14-12, 12:11 PM
Thread: What's wrong with this pic part 2
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I'm no ribbon expert, so I will not attempt to...
I'm no ribbon expert, so I will not attempt to solve any mystery surrounding those. I will state, though, that it appears that he is wearing a Bravo shirt without a tie. If it were a Charlie shirt,...
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03-14-12, 09:31 AM
Thread: CI/HUMINT 0211 - your experiences
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Need to know...the pat answer was "That...
Need to know...the pat answer was "That information is on a need to know basis, and with all due respect, sir, you don't need to know." Usually that was enough, but other times it only got you into...
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03-14-12, 08:30 AM
Thread: whats wrong with this pic?
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A couple things jump right out at me when I look...
A couple things jump right out at me when I look at this pic. First, Pyle has his cover jammed so far down onto his melon that it loses its shape. And second....well...uhhhh....he's gay.....
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Ghost Of Iwo Jima
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