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    In need of serious advice.

    I'm in need of some advice. All my life I've looked up to marines, and I've always planned to enlist. Ever since I can remember, it's the only thing I've ever truly wanted in life. Here's the problem... I play football, and I have had the opportunity to play in college on a full athletic scholarship. But I know school isn't for me, it's not something I'm interested in. How do I tell my parents that I want to turn down a full scholarship(five years of paid education) in order to enlist and fight for my country? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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    If you're 18 or older go down and enlist, they'll get the message and any argument will be a moot point.


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    I guess that's my best bet. Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it!


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    If you pass up your chance to become a Marine, it will haunt you for the rest of your life. Trust me, I dreamed of becoming a Marine from the time I could walk. I joined and got sent home for medical reasons three weeks before graduation.

    This happened back in 1997 and it destroyed me.


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    Baker1971
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    Quote Originally Posted by Liamconnor View Post
    If you pass up your chance to become a Marine, it will haunt you for the rest of your life. Trust me, I dreamed of becoming a Marine from the time I could walk. I joined and got sent home for medical reasons three weeks before graduation.

    This happened back in 1997 and it destroyed me.
    But you just asked about a Felony Waiver in your other thread just now 17 years later ???


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    Quote Originally Posted by Baker1971 View Post
    But you just asked about a Felony Waiver in your other thread just now 17 years later ???
    I thought that was the same avatar in that thread....which I just commented in.

    Now I'm baffled as to why I even tried to help.
    Maybe I'm missing something.

    Time for some zzzzzzzz'z....


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    USMC 2571
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    Amazing, but not surprising.


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    Yeah, as a desperate stab in the dark. I tried to get back in a few times over the years, the first couple of times I was told im not allowed as I got married to a woman who had 3 kids. (apparently that many dependents are a problem).

    I came across some money and took several courses at the US Training Center in NC and traveled the world for a bit doing mostly static security jobs and other similar types of contracts. Came home, did some state side security work, hit a bad spot (lost my mom to cancer, dad to drug overdose) and hit some bad economic times. I let the stress get the better of me and turned to drugs to cope, made some bad decisions and picked up a felony charge.

    Got my act together and things have been good for a while. Reviewing my options and figured it couldn't hurt to ask about the waiver.

    I appreciate your time. Thank you for responding.


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    Baker1971
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    Best of luck and health to you. Sorry for your losses.


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    Thanks bud. Not fishing for sympathy, just clarifying my motives a bit.


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    Liamconnor - you certainly know how to show a great deal of respect to bud there. Times have certainly changed.


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    Baker1971
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    No wonder he got thrown out of Boot Camp and is now a convicted felon...


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    joseywales
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    Whats amazing is that liamconnor had another topic abuot if he could get a felony waiver but on that thread never said he had already been in and was sent home for medical reasons. I guessed were supposed to fit in pieces of puzzle that aint there


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    Quote Originally Posted by Baker1971 View Post
    No wonder he got thrown out of Boot Camp and is now a convicted felon...
    Huh....guess I'm losing it or forgot how to read.
    I never saw a reference to him being in boot and then axed for med reasons.
    I failed the 'fit in pieces of puzzle' test.

    Oh well....mas cafe para mi.

    Carry on Green MoFo's....


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    USMC 2571
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    He joined and got sent home for medical reasons 3 weeks before graduating boot camp.


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