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07-09-15, 05:52 AM
Thread: New here, Morning Marines
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I got my cookie after makin up 30 days bad time,...
I got my cookie after makin up 30 days bad time, ,,,but you??
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06-19-12, 09:03 AM
Thread: 25 miler at Parris Island?
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If I remember correctly, the hike to Elliots...
If I remember correctly, the hike to Elliots beach was around 22 miles with full gear. That was '69.
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05-09-12, 09:23 AM
Thread: Baby Blue Marines
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Just a side note. I was casual for about a week...
Just a side note. I was casual for about a week waiting to be picked up again in '69. I was housed with some that were being booted out of boot. They sent them home in the ugliest pastel colored...
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04-25-12, 12:43 PM
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Yet, there is something to be said for resisting...
Yet, there is something to be said for resisting woosification. Oohra?
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02-23-12, 09:19 AM
Thread: Happy Birthday Fistfu68
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Late, but happy b-day, Jack. You still ain't...
Late, but happy b-day, Jack. You still ain't stopped in for a beer.
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02-10-12, 10:22 PM
Thread: What changes did you see why you were in?
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I saw the messhall go to soul food fridays. Does...
I saw the messhall go to soul food fridays. Does that count?
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02-03-12, 08:57 AM
Thread: Where are you now?
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Left Ohio at 17 and never went back.Turns out I...
Left Ohio at 17 and never went back.Turns out I musta been born a desert rat.
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01-24-12, 09:07 PM
Thread: Anyone Here A Marine With IBS?
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This thread is up my alley,,,,,,,,,,,
This thread is up my alley,,,,,,,,,,,
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01-24-12, 09:50 AM
Thread: Anyone Here A Marine With IBS?
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There's a few young Marines 'round here that are...
There's a few young Marines 'round here that are full of it. I'm sure your answer will come out soon.
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01-20-12, 07:21 PM
Thread: Possibly 6 Marines dead in 53 crash in AG
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I can't friggin believe they are using 53s. I...
I can't friggin believe they are using 53s. I flew them over 40 years ago. 46s too.
How come I cried when I heard this? Am I a woss? I am so done with loosing Brothers. I hate this ****. -
01-18-12, 09:53 AM
Thread: Merry Christmas Lethernecks.
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Welcome aboard, and hang in there. You have...
Welcome aboard, and hang in there. You have brothers.
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01-14-12, 08:24 PM
Thread: Marine Memorial for my Father
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The local Marine Corps League can be called upon....
The local Marine Corps League can be called upon. try it.
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01-12-12, 10:07 AM
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Don't take me wrong somehow, Goose. I would stand...
Don't take me wrong somehow, Goose. I would stand there pizzin right next to em.
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01-12-12, 09:52 AM
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Mongoose,,,,you go, Brother.
Mongoose,,,,you go, Brother.
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01-12-12, 09:31 AM
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This will be a hot one, opinions should abound....
This will be a hot one, opinions should abound. Personally I feel kinda sad for these guys. The camera should not have been rolling. I won't judge them beyond being just stupid for letting it get...
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01-12-12, 09:04 AM
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Yea, it's against the UCMJ, and they will pay for...
Yea, it's against the UCMJ, and they will pay for it,,,,but I'm still smilin.
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01-11-12, 09:13 AM
Thread: It's a BOY!!!
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Congrats to you both, let the fun begin. Now you...
Congrats to you both, let the fun begin. Now you have a re-loading partener.
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01-06-12, 09:41 AM
Thread: Who reloads here?
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Was reloading 44mag with a friend but I moved....
Was reloading 44mag with a friend but I moved. Went in with him on the gear so that made it cheaper. The best part was loading hot. I love that stuff. Did notice hot loads cut down on the life of the...
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12-28-11, 09:13 AM
Thread: Woodpecker Damage
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I'm late on this pecker problem but in my...
I'm late on this pecker problem but in my experience moth balls drive away a whole lotta types of pests. How you hang em up there, I have no idea.
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12-20-11, 09:28 AM
Thread: Active Duty Christmas Stories
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Christmas on the Tripoli, 1971. It was unrep day...
Christmas on the Tripoli, 1971. It was unrep day with the Kansas City. We worked a long day stowing supplies and had Christmas cancelled for one day, which was a good thing 'cause we woulda had...
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12-15-11, 09:21 AM
Thread: Married marines forced to eat chow hall
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After bein married all these years I wouldn't...
After bein married all these years I wouldn't mind a chow hall somewhere close.
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12-13-11, 08:32 PM
Thread: Optimist or Pessimist?
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The glass is half full, the glaSS is half...
The glass is half full, the glaSS is half empty,,,,,,, I always saw the glass as dirty.
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12-12-11, 03:04 PM
Thread: Married marines forced to eat chow hall
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What he needs is a good "Sea Lawyer".
What he needs is a good "Sea Lawyer".
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12-12-11, 09:17 AM
Thread: new wife here
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My wife made it thru in 1970 by taking a part...
My wife made it thru in 1970 by taking a part time job, and going to school. Getting busy is not a cure all, but will keep you from dwelling 24-7. Hope you can figure out a way to stop torturing...
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12-07-11, 08:39 PM
Thread: Happy Birthday Rocky
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I'm in there, Rocky,,,,,, God bless.
I'm in there, Rocky,,,,,, God bless.
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