Not exactly sure if I'm stepping over any boundaries with this, but after the insightful and blunt responses my thread recieved (which was deleted, understandably) I really feel it necessary to say thank you to all the Marines who do frequent this board and answer questions. I know for me, the responses I got really helped me with my dilema, and I think I've come to a decision.

I'm not sure whether he still intends to on his own with his account, but I know my recruiter also wanted to thank everyone who responded for basically answering synonymously with what he told me.

Thanks a ton, and I hope this isn't seen as useless spam.