Welcome Aboard

[kenrobg30]

Glad to be aboard!

DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR HELMET !! S/F!!! Ken

[mcvet57103]

DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR HELMET !! S/F!!! Ken

Yep, and hang any thin skin at the door. After all, we ARE Marines in here, and we get awfully salty at times.

[videovixen24]

Hi,
My name is Tracey. I'm kinda nervous about posting in her for the simple fact that I'm NOT a Marine. my brother is the Marine. I found this site, because I was browsing around trying to find a site that was offering support for families preparing for deployment. This looked like a real winner... but since I've been browsing around it looks like I'm surrounded by mostly Marine to Marine support. I really hope i'm not stepping on any toes here by posting. I just wanted to introduce myself. and say Hey Yall.

Thank you

and thank every Marine that has given for this country.

[PreciseAiim360]

Hey to all Marines,
I came across this website while ii was trying to find out more information about becoming a MARINE.
I alwayz adored the courage,mentality and faith a Marine has.thatz y I am considering to become a great Marine like the rest of you guyz
Sincerly, Nigel

[eyeyoulow]

I think you need to see this..


This woman deserves our praise and prayers. It bringstears to your eyes!!!
http://www.militarytimes.com/hancock

[HM3 Doc Wilder]

This Place can use a little-Female Support-"Are We Not Men?".I don't know about anyone else But I Say-Welcome-Welcome.Now I see Eyeyoulow-has Said Welcome.Hey Eyeyoulow-How You been?.I am sure that other Marines and Doc's will soon make you feel right at Home.

[HM3 Doc Wilder]

And Also-Friends-and Families-of Marines will Welcome you-not Forgetting "The Drifter"

[HM3 Doc Wilder]

Hey Eyeyoulow-I see I read that wrong.didn't see the small-print-Your right that-"LADY"-deserves aplause-and Honor for what she does;but you and I know she has a Calling-to do-These Portriats.God Bless Her Forever.Also-I'm sure you would welcome the other woman to Leatherneck.

[HM3 Doc Wilder]

Hey to all Marines,
I came across this website while ii was trying to find out more information about becoming a MARINE.
I alwayz adored the courage,mentality and faith a Marine has.thatz y I am considering to become a great Marine like the rest of you guyz
Sincerly, Nigel

.................................................. .........................I am not a Great Marine-I am a
Great-Squid-Have you Finished High-School yet?.Are you over 18 yrs of age?Can you get into College at this moment?Are any of you parent's-dependent upon you?Do you have a steady job-that would be lost if you joined the Marines?Do you have a Pregnant girlfriend or wife?Do you owe people money?I only mention this because-these things happen-in life.Joining the Marines is not a spur of the moment decision.The Marines are the Best.They have the highest Respect and Honor of any Service-Sometimes you may have to kill people.Are you ready for that?Think about these things.After thinking about these things-If you want to Join-The Few-The Proud-The Best Trainned-then Come on In........Semper FI.

[Marine1955]

I think you need to see this..


This woman deserves our praise and prayers. It bringstears to your eyes!!!
http://www.militarytimes.com/hancock

That was very nice,Thank you for posting this.

[hbharrison]

Yes, very nice Thanks and God Bless

[Vietvet1968]

MARINES are Sui Generis...no wonder no one understands them; regardless of who they are. ONLY A MARINE UNDERSTANDS A MARINE. It is because of our job training and performance. NO ONE has higher standards & morale. There is no Brotherhood like the " BROTHERHOOD FORGED UNDER FIRE " If you ain't been there; being a MARINE you"ll more than likely make it before your enlistment is up. SEMPER FIDELIS!

Vietvet1968@comcast.net
Roger D. Stewart

[R Landry]

As you can see from my signature below, I booted at PI in 1965 (Plt 149). I was a weekend warrier and did not get the chance to to 'Nam. In my 1st year in my reserve unit in Lafayette, Louisiana, I was a grunt and then the unit was changed to a MP company. Did four summer camps at Camp Lejuene and one at Camp Pendleton. Did MP duty at only one summer camp because I transfered, during the summers, to an Amtrack unit in Tampa, Florida and served as a cook (the XO there asked me if I could type - nope; if I could drive a tractor - nope; if I could fix a tractor - nope).

As a 64-year old senior, I'm now taking a creative writing course in a senior citizen center here in Austin, Texas and I'm now writing about my boot days. This message board is tops for jogging my fading memory.

[HM3 Doc Wilder]

As you can see from my signature below, I booted at PI in 1965 (Plt 149). I was a weekend warrier and did not get the chance to to 'Nam. In my 1st year in my reserve unit in Lafayette, Louisiana, I was a grunt and then the unit was changed to a MP company. Did four summer camps at Camp Lejuene and one at Camp Pendleton. Did MP duty at only one summer camp because I transfered, during the summers, to an Amtrack unit in Tampa, Florida and served as a cook (the XO there asked me if I could type - nope; if I could drive a tractor - nope; if I could fix a tractor - nope).

As a 64-year old senior, I'm now taking a creative writing course in a senior citizen center here in Austin, Texas and I'm now writing about my boot days. This message board is tops for jogging my fading memory.

.........Welcome aboard-This Leatherneck-thanks to the creator-will make you feel right at home.It will release hidden memories-and feelings-you thought you didn't have.Suddenly-the Marine training in you.. you will find out you still have.Be glad you didn't go to Nam.It fuks up your head for life-you carry it with you until you leave for the next level.The reason why I have replied to your post-is that I spent many a day and night-in Amtracs and Tanks at Camp Pen.Creative writing courses-teach you to express yourself better.As for being 64 years of age-Don't sweat it-your still young.There is no aging in the Marines and Martial Arts .You have the Marine Corps-watching your back-These people are your brothers-They are the only ones-that understand your makeup-and pride.Before I came here I was lost and didn't even know it.Tears never run down my eyes for anyone-since being here-I have let go of a lot of crap-caused by my emotions-and I have cried a lot.I am not ashamed-it just makes me feel more proud and a better American.I have taken a few English courses and writing courses in my time-Some folks here may not believe-I have some writing skills.Not nearly enough to write a short story or book.Some how I feel free here-and that has made me feel better about myself and life.It's a cold and mean world out there-and trouble is on the way.Welcome back to your family of brothers-Simper Fi and God Bless

[R Landry]

Dear Doc,

Thanks for your reply and welcome. You should have seen those blue-haired little ladies in my writing class when I read them my first PISD story. You see, I asked them if they wanted a PG-rated reading or an R-rated version. They exchanged glances and said "Why not, let's hear the R-rated version!" Boy did they flinch when I laced them with the recalled DI expletives.

They also squirmed when I told them about crapping with 9 other guys in a room with no toilet stalls. I'm considering showing them the following clip from Full Metal Jacket, which pretty much sums up my boot experience in 1965.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUc62jD-G0o