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[Jcannedy88]

Hello everyone!

I am 21 years old. I am a pipeline contractor. I enjoy hunting, fishing, water-sports, dirt bikes and exercising. I am 6'0 170. I played lacrosse in high school and hockey at a younger age.

My brother was an 0311 with 3/5 from 05-09, he served two combat tours to Iraq. He has since been honorably discharged and is a Captain in the fire academy in pursuit of his new found passion.

I am interested in joining the Marine Corps and has been in contact with Marine recruiters yet I am reluctant to begin the DEP process due to the fact that I have not found a job nearby and there are jobs opening up at various refineries around the United States.

I would also like to take the time to thank former and current military personnel. Your service is greatly appreciated and you have earned my respect without even saying a word.

If there is a forum operator reading this post, I would like to ask that you please change my title to Poolee/Wannabee so that I may post in the Poolee section.

Thank you all and have a wonderful evening.

[SmithAdrian]

You're a Marine Friend/Wannabe Until you dep in...or at least that when I got poolee status...I'm pretty sure that hasn't changed.

Outside of that, welcome to the site, and make sure to read the sticky's as they will answer quite a lot of questions.

[Lisa 23]

Only those who have shipdates to MCRD are poolees. Marines can't even post in the poolee forum.
You might want to read the rules in the poolee and Ask A Marine forums also.

[Rocky C]

You're a Marine Friend/Wannabe Until you dep in...or at least that when I got poolee status...I'm pretty sure that hasn't changed.

Outside of that, welcome to the site, and make sure to read the sticky's as they will answer quite a lot of questions.

It is what it is

[ColdBlooded]

Hello everyone!

I am 21 years old. I am a pipeline contractor. I enjoy hunting, fishing, water-sports, dirt bikes and exercising. I am 6'0 170. I played lacrosse in high school and hockey at a younger age.

My brother was an 0311 with 3/5 from 05-09, he served two combat tours to Iraq. He has since been honorably discharged and is a Captain in the fire academy in pursuit of his new found passion.

I am interested in joining the Marine Corps and has been in contact with Marine recruiters yet I am reluctant to begin the DEP process due to the fact that I have not found a job nearby and there are jobs opening up at various refineries around the United States.

I would also like to take the time to thank former and current military personnel. Your service is greatly appreciated and you have earned my respect without even saying a word.

If there is a forum operator reading this post, I would like to ask that you please change my title to Poolee/Wannabee so that I may post in the Poolee section.

Thank you all and have a wonderful evening.

Just got back Recruiters' Assistance and all combat MOS's are closed until the end of this year or later.

[Jcannedy88]

Thank you for your input. I was under the assumption that a "Wannabee" would be those considering who have not yet began the DEP process.

[Lisa 23]

Thank you for your input. I was under the assumption that a "Wannabee" would be those considering who have not yet began the DEP process.

Correct, but a poolee is one who has an actual shipdate. Until you become a poolee, you can't post in the poolee forum.

[Jcannedy88]

Just got back Recruiters' Assistance and all combat MOS's are closed until the end of this year or later.

So whats the good news? ha. I will not join the marine corps and make gunny coffee every morning. 0311 is all that I have in mind. I guess that means I have more time to work on that 18 minute mile and gain knowledge.

[Lisa 23]

When using the words Marine Corps, they will be capitalized at all times.
And it's Gunnery Sergeant to you, not gunny. And if the GySgt wants you to make coffee, you'll make coffee.

[SmithAdrian]

When using the words Marine Corps, they will be capitalized at all times.
And it's Gunnery Sergeant to you, not gunny. And if the GySgt wants you to make coffee, you'll make coffee.

Damn you got to it first. If the GySgt says your ass is making coffee...It's probably best to come back in 60 Drill Instructor seconds with some coffee.

[Jcannedy88]

You are both entirely correct. I apologize. My intent was to express how much I do not want to have a job other than infantry. I also apologize for the non capitalization of Marine Corps as well.

[Lisa 23]

Just remember, EVERY job in the Marine Corps is important, whether you're a grunt or you're admin...they are all important.

[SmithAdrian]

Even the f*ck up 3 1/2 year Pvt(non promotable) in charge of bringing the GySgt his coffee?

[Jcannedy88]

I could not agree more.

[Jcannedy88]

Even the f*ck up 3 1/2 year Pvt(non promotable) in charge of bringing the GySgt his coffee?

Are you asking a question there SmithAdrian? I take it that is not a question and more of a way to taunt me. I think you should keep unnecessary comments out of this thread unless it is simply a question, then I apologize.