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03-14-12, 01:43 PM
Thread: My son has joined the Marines!
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Nothing compares to becoming a Marine...
Nothing compares to becoming a Marine Parent......except maybe the day they were born. Best wishes to him, you and your family.
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01-31-12, 11:34 PM
Thread: Thank you USMC!!!!
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Yes I am beginning to and experiencing this...
Yes I am beginning to and experiencing this through my son has been eye-opening for sure.....Why didn't I see this 25 years ago? .... Do you rekon I could get an age waiver? and maybe a medical...
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01-31-12, 05:15 PM
Thread: Thank you USMC!!!!
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Yes you do!
Yes you do!
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01-31-12, 04:58 PM
Thread: Types of Medical discharges
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Sounds like a road of uncertainty for a little...
Sounds like a road of uncertainty for a little while, I will continue to keep him in my prayers. Sounds like a great young man too, you should be proud!
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01-30-12, 04:02 PM
Thread: Thank you USMC!!!!
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Thank you USMC!!!!
We had a good skype session with my son last night. It seems that he will be VERY busy over the next few months attending various training sessions. He couldn't go into too much detail apart from 3...
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01-29-12, 08:03 PM
Thread: Writing to The Recruits
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I had posted my first response before I read...
I had posted my first response before I read yours. We can do alot of good things within this network right here, I agree.
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01-29-12, 03:08 PM
Thread: Writing to The Recruits
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I like Rhode Islands idea best though. I'm sure...
I like Rhode Islands idea best though. I'm sure that if those poolies who don't have parental support just pm one of us in this thread, there will be no shortage of letters @ mail call.
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01-29-12, 02:48 PM
Thread: Writing to The Recruits
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Become a member at www.parrisisland.yuku.com. ...
Become a member at www.parrisisland.yuku.com.
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01-20-12, 11:41 AM
Thread: Poolee getting married...need advice
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She is 20 he will be 20 soon. They are doing...
She is 20 he will be 20 soon.
They are doing OK and seem to be making decent decions with money........until last night. Got a call saying they were going to be moving to a larger 2 bedroom apt.... -
01-19-12, 08:53 PM
Thread: Poolee getting married...need advice
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My wife ( a real estate agent) and...
My wife ( a real estate agent) and daughter-in-law started collecting used furniture 6 mos before she moved down there with him. I think they had all of $150 in everything except for a bed, had a...
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01-18-12, 04:27 PM
Thread: Types of Medical discharges
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Travis, please keep us updated.
Travis, please keep us updated.
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01-18-12, 02:27 PM
Thread: Poolee getting married...need advice
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I know how you feel there, at this point all we...
I know how you feel there, at this point all we can to is sit back and watch, and listen if/when it does turn south.
My son also got married "too soon". What helps us though, is that we are crazy... -
01-17-12, 02:36 PM
Thread: Types of Medical discharges
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Yes, I believe it is. This particular forum...
Yes, I believe it is. This particular forum doesn't get as much traffic as some of the others, but usually you'll get pretty accurate answers here from those who have been there, done that.
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01-13-12, 02:50 PM
Thread: Poolee getting married...need advice
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As you know by now, you weren't alone in your...
As you know by now, you weren't alone in your tears of pride/joy. My father who has shed maybe 2 tears in his entire life, couldn't hold them back when he saw his oldest grandson's graduation. It...
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01-12-12, 10:05 AM
Thread: MCT at Camp Geiger
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My son is also a 3051 and wouldn't want it any...
My son is also a 3051 and wouldn't want it any other way. He is with 3rd MSOB and has MANY opportunities for training outside his MOS. Alot will depend on what he makes of it.
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01-07-12, 06:03 PM
Thread: MCT at Camp Geiger
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When you are exploring the area, don't overlook...
When you are exploring the area, don't overlook the coastal community of Emerald Isle. If you will be making future trips down there, you can find a nice place to stay for a VERY reasonable rate in...
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01-07-12, 02:31 PM
Thread: MCT at Camp Geiger
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Yep, MCT seems to be an information vacuum. We...
Yep, MCT seems to be an information vacuum. We did not hear from our son until after graduation. We had no plans of attending though, and he said there were very few parents there......... didn't...
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09-27-11, 02:15 PM
Thread: Parents and new Marines
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We let our son serve his country his way, but not...
We let our son serve his country his way, but not alone, we will ALWAYS have his back. However, I am guilty of trying to live vicariously through my son at times. Perhaps it's the regret of never...
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08-30-11, 05:58 PM
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A good ending!!!
"A south Bossier family fighting to maintain a front yard banner in support of their son’s military service has reached an agreement with their homeowners association that will allow the sign to...
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07-27-11, 10:33 AM
Thread: A Terrified Mom
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Liz, I know exactly where your at, my wife...
Liz,
I know exactly where your at, my wife and I were in your shoes just about 18 months ago as we wrestled with our sons decision. The good thing for parents of recruits and poolies these days,... -
07-17-11, 08:08 AM
Thread: New Recruit
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Congratulations! Enjoy you time with him.
Congratulations! Enjoy you time with him.
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07-08-11, 07:29 PM
Thread: DEP or no DEP
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First of all, get rid of the can't and don'ts. ...
First of all, get rid of the can't and don'ts.
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07-06-11, 10:34 AM
Thread: New yellow footprint mom
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Welcome Kelly. Best wishes to you, your son and...
Welcome Kelly. Best wishes to you, your son and your family. Great story!
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07-02-11, 08:29 AM
Thread: New Recruit
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What a great way to kick off the 4th of July...
What a great way to kick off the 4th of July weekend! Best of luck to him on the Crucible.
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06-28-11, 04:58 PM
Thread: This mom is proud...!
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It's great that you got to see a little of what...
It's great that you got to see a little of what he does day to day. That's HUGE for a Marine Parent!!
All the best to you and your family.
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