Reenlistment

[GIrene]

So I was in that bind awhile back with my weight, this that and the other.

Well things happen to those who wait. And I got a bit of a surprise along the way.

The surprise was picking up Sergeant. Totally unexpected but it happened. And at least I'm on a waiting list for Sergeant's Course.

My reenlistment went through sadly for my current MOS which I feel the need to get out of. But waiting until Dec to find out if 0231 still had slots left after it opened up was a bit of a risk.

So I finally get my reenlistment up the chain and I guess I impressed the CO a little bit in my FTAP (we talked for a good 30 minutes). Despite most putting Recommend with Confidence and my Master Guns putting Reservation, the Skipper put with Enthusiasm and I guess his opinion is the one that matters most.

Before I find out if its approved in the system. I get an email two Fridays ago telling me that I have PCS Orders. "Huh?" I think. I'm supposed to PCS to VMFA(AW)-242 in 'Kuni in July. Well either my reup was approved and this is a part of that (242 was my third choice though :P) or they made a major mistake because you don't PCS a guy the month he'd EAS if he wasn't reenlisting.

The following Monday the Career Jammer told me I was approved. I'll be swearing my oath for my 2nd enlistment this Wednesday.

I may try and lat move down the road to 0231 in two years, but I've been prospecting at going Warrant Officer, but I don't have much info on that other than the orders but I was wanting something more personable. Any Warrant Officers here care to expound on the orders/requirements?

Then again making Gunny would be quite the achievement. (But apparently hard as hell in the wing).

So patience is the best virtue (and something I got a lot of).

Here's to 4 more years. After that I'll have 9, and at that point I might as well keep going. I've thought about still doing my plans of getting a degree in History Education (and a teaching certificationi), and if I do retire, try and volunteer to do Marine JROTC and also sign on as a paid substitute with the school too. Gotta get that schoolin' done though!

[Cash2053]

Congrats on your reenlistment

[NoRemorse]

Congratulations, Marine.

Here's to many more good years

[Garyius]

When is the E-9 getting out? Is he the type to put the potty mouth on you with your new supervisor?

Have you asked the army about switching services and keeping your rank?

[Engineer 1371]

Congrats on your shipping over, was too dumb to do such a thing while in the Corps, did however do so in the Army. Between the two services, had about 11 or 12 yrs. active. Told you I was dumb, got out , did some time in reserves and got too damned old to get back in anything. Good luck, hope things work out better for you. Semper Fi Brother....

[GSEMarine94]

Congrats on the promotion Sergeant, and on the reenlistment.

[charm1110]

Congratulations Sergeant!
Here's to 4 more in the Corps

[MontezumaCpl]

Congrats Sergeant!

Best of Luck, Brother!