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04-13-10, 09:34 AM
Thread: Book - The Battle For Iwo Jima
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Also a good one - "Left for Dead" - story of Wake...
Also a good one - "Left for Dead" - story of Wake Island.
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09-03-09, 08:20 AM
Thread: parris island
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Folks, while you make the suggestions about...
Folks, while you make the suggestions about civvies, remember how you changed during boot - I did take some stuff down for tigger, but he had lost the flab and changed to all muscle - the jeans that...
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09-02-09, 08:30 AM
Thread: parris island
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Once you have the packet, make the reservation -...
Once you have the packet, make the reservation - you do not want to miss Family Day or the graduation - one suggestion, get a motel outside of Beaufort - the rates seem to go up on graduation...
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08-12-09, 03:56 PM
Thread: son's ship date changed
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My son had his date changed three times in a two...
My son had his date changed three times in a two week period - it happens sometimes, and while he did not like it, neither did I.
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08-05-09, 02:12 PM
Thread: broken heart
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One word of advice - do not take any sides in...
One word of advice - do not take any sides in this - not your son's at all. It may be harsh, but you have to remember that he is no longer your little boy - he is on is way to being a Marine - and...
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06-05-09, 07:50 AM
Thread: The Old Man
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The Old Man
Received this one today from a retireee - it is a great read and certainly shows that the brotherhood of the Corps never ends
As I came out of the supermarket that sunny day, pushing my
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05-18-09, 10:50 AM
Thread: Friday Morning At The Pentagon
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Friday Morning At The Pentagon
Joe Galloway - Co-author of "We Were Soldiers Once... And Young"
FRIDAY MORNING AT THE PENTAGON
By JOSEPH L. GALLOWAY
McClatchy Newspapers
Over the last 12 months, 1,042 soldiers, Marines,... -
05-15-09, 08:09 AM
Thread: Happy Birthday marinemom.....
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I can always count on the Phantom to be the first...
I can always count on the Phantom to be the first to qish me a great day - that's because the time zone difference leaves the kids behind him -
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05-12-09, 09:48 AM
Thread: Poolie Son wants Recon
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Well, it is not really the job of the recruiter...
Well, it is not really the job of the recruiter to make moms feel better - but they are honest with you.
Just remember, this is your child's choice - and you job is to support that choice.Best... -
05-07-09, 01:34 PM
Thread: Poolie Son wants Recon
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Ah yes, car washes and bake sales - remember them...
Ah yes, car washes and bake sales - remember them well (and stay away from your son if he has a hose).
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04-14-09, 12:53 PM
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Gotta look at it htis way - he is another bigot...
Gotta look at it htis way - he is another bigot who thinks he has the Word of God for himself alone and in his interpretation.
Opening Scene - Judgement Day
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04-02-09, 12:35 PM
Thread: Hi Mom - Good to Go!
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Ain't it a great feeling! They might run into...
Ain't it a great feeling!
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04-02-09, 10:33 AM
Thread: Happy Birthday Ellie aka The Drifter
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Have Great One, Ellie!
Come on, Ellie - you are 39 and holding - kicking, screaming - but holding!
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03-31-09, 03:10 PM
Thread: Hi Mom - Good to Go!
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Congrats on your boys - and welcome to the Marine...
Congrats on your boys - and welcome to the Marine Mom family - just be prepared for the homecoming - and large lumps in the bed for the first days. Be prepared for the response "Yes, ma'am" at all...
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03-18-09, 09:44 AM
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Filipino who accused Marine of rape changes story
Filipino who accused Marine of rape changes story
Published: 3/18/09, 10:06 AM EDT
By HRVOJE HRANJSKI
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - A Filipino woman whose accusations of rape led to the conviction of... -
03-13-09, 01:39 PM
Thread: The View from Phase 3
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Congratulations - and just watch out for 'cowboy!
Congratulations - and just watch out for 'cowboy!
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03-12-09, 01:27 PM
Thread: Son's Return
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Good post Mrs. Nix - and good advice. Couple of...
Good post Mrs. Nix - and good advice. Couple of other things that you can expect when they come in - as I learned from my hisband in his time and my son now -
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03-01-09, 07:23 AM
Thread: Obama to review Dover policy
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OK - this was an editorial in today's Washington...
OK - this was an editorial in today's Washington Post - if they get it - one of the most liberal papers in the country - what is wrong with the Administration?????
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02-11-09, 02:39 PM
Thread: Obama to review Dover policy
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As someone who met the loved one not in the way I...
As someone who met the loved one not in the way I would have wished , this tells me that someone who has never served - and only showed concern for military families as a campaign issue - does not...
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01-13-09, 02:26 PM
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Hi Christina, As has been said by others...
Hi Christina,
As has been said by others welcome! Not only are your sons about to undergo the Transformation, but you will as well.
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12-19-08, 02:59 PM
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My home parish and my home precinct in Brooklyn -...
My home parish and my home precinct in Brooklyn - and the McLaughlin family has a history with the Corps and does Saint Patrick parish.
Thanks to New York's Finest (as I reach for another tissue)... -
12-04-08, 10:46 AM
Thread: O.J. Looking @ 18YRS !
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Couldn't happen to a nicer person......maybe...
Couldn't happen to a nicer person......maybe after 18 years he'll grow up
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11-05-08, 12:05 PM
Thread: Phantom's T-shirt.
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Outstanding, Gary!!!
Outstanding, Gary!!!
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First of all, it is normal to cry - no matter how...
First of all, it is normal to cry - no matter how old they are, still your "baby". Christopher is a third generation Marine - and I still got weepy when the time came. We can't help it.
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10-29-08, 01:08 PM
Thread: To take or not to take?
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Check out the local malls - lots of them do...
Check out the local malls - lots of them do Halloween activites and allow trick-or-treating at various stores.
I used to do that with my son (a loooong time ago) and it was always great fun, for...
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