i hear its not fun) and I will complete my Delayed Entry enlistment with the United States Marine Corps,-shain
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Mech-Maniac
Member Since: April 16, 2004
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Posted: Friday, September 02, 2005 - 02:40 PM UTC
Today I went to the recruiters and started the enlistment process, now all I have to do is go to MEPS for the physical ( i hear its not fun) and I will complete my Delayed Entry enlistment with the United States Marine Corps,
-shain
i hear its not fun) and I will complete my Delayed Entry enlistment with the United States Marine Corps,-shain
animal
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Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 01:24 AM UTC
I hope that you gave this decision a lot of thought. If you did congrats. The military can be very rewarding. Take advantage of all the opintunities that it has to offer. Also remember no matter how bad you might think you have it, there are many thousands more before you that served and you too will serve with honor. I salute you for your courage and dedication. 
Good luck.
Good luck.Mech-Maniac
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Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 03:15 AM UTC
thanks, I gave it lots of thought, about 2 years worth.
ShermiesRule
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Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 04:10 AM UTC
Good luck in your career choice. We need some good people especially now
USArmy2534
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Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 06:25 AM UTC
When do you ship off to Basic? (Parris, Pendelton?)
What do you plan to do in the military (Marine Corp version of MOS)? I am looking at (and partly in) ROTC myself, so I have a slight idea of what you are going through!
Best of luck in the Corps. And let us know how everything is going.
Jeff
What do you plan to do in the military (Marine Corp version of MOS)? I am looking at (and partly in) ROTC myself, so I have a slight idea of what you are going through!
Best of luck in the Corps. And let us know how everything is going.
Jeff
Mech-Maniac
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Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 07:22 AM UTC
I ship off to Parris Island, SC next september, possibly late august. My MOS is infantry 
jazza
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Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 12:36 PM UTC
all the best in your new career! Just remember to keep yourself motivated and above all, take care out there...its a rough place you heading into.
Murdo
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Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 12:44 PM UTC
Have you received your first Medal yet? 
Mech-Maniac
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Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 06:32 PM UTC
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Have you received your first Medal yet?
haha no, though some of my friends think I should because I'm so 'brave' by joining the Marines, not worried about medals, just out to have some good ol' fasioned fun :-)
Darktrooper
Member Since: November 05, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 12:32 AM UTC
when you are at MEPS, and your in the waiting area, DO NOT fall asleep. The desk Sergeant will jump all over you.
Congrats!
Congrats!
MSGsummit
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Posted: Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 11:44 PM UTC
I would just like to say "ThanK You!" for volunteering to serve. You should be proud, most people your age are more than happy to stay home and let others defend their freedom and country. Lastly, as a Marine Rifleman, you will definately find yourself in the thick of it.....Be Careful! Good luck; God speed; and Thaks for your service.
LemonJello
Member Since: January 29, 2004
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Posted: Monday, September 05, 2005 - 07:55 AM UTC
Congratulations and welcome to the gun club! Don't sweat the small stuff at boot camp. Do your best and you'll be out the other side in no time.
Infantry, huh? I did that for my first five years in the Corps, it was a rewarding and eye-opening experience.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to drop me a line, and I'll see if I can give you some answers.
Infantry, huh? I did that for my first five years in the Corps, it was a rewarding and eye-opening experience.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to drop me a line, and I'll see if I can give you some answers.
Mech-Maniac
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Posted: Monday, September 05, 2005 - 12:37 PM UTC
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Congratulations and welcome to the gun club! Don't sweat the small stuff at boot camp. Do your best and you'll be out the other side in no time.
Infantry, huh? I did that for my first five years in the Corps, it was a rewarding and eye-opening experience.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to drop me a line, and I'll see if I can give you some answers.
Yea, I'm not sweatin' boot camp right now, 1 its too far away, and there isnt anything I can do to avoid it, I figure if toughing it out for 13 weeks on Parris Island is all I have to do to become a Marine, then damn, I'll do it.
I chose infantry because it looked fun and challenging, and maybe I'll do some of the special duties like Embassy duty
95bravo
Member Since: November 18, 2003
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Posted: Monday, September 05, 2005 - 12:38 PM UTC
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Today I went to the recruiters and started the enlistment process, now all I have to do is go to MEPS for the physical (
Baaaaaaa er...I mean no..it's not that fun. But, it'll be over quick and you'll soon forget about it....the trauma of the MEPS physical that is...However, if and when you take that oath, a feeling will wash over you that you've never exeprienced before....
Congrats on your enlistment Shain, you'll enjoy your time in service and the adventure that it offers. I did.
Welcome to the brotherhood.
Steve
eerie
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Posted: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 04:14 AM UTC
I was not a marine, but I was from the infantry, Well you made the right choice for a career. I did my stint in the army and i love every single minute or it. It sure beat what i am doing now. I am a firefighter now eventhough the job requirements are just as demanding, Nothin beats combat and being with people who are there with you from day 1.
All the best,
Platoon Sergeant Erizemen
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"SEMPER FI! Do or Die!
Gung Ho Gung Ho Gung Ho!
All the best,
Platoon Sergeant Erizemen
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"SEMPER FI! Do or Die!
Gung Ho Gung Ho Gung Ho!
M60
Member Since: September 18, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 - 01:33 PM UTC
From another Firefighter and Army vet I wish you all the best. When you get tired of walking, try going into tanks. Tanks? You're welcome.
Good luck, brother.
-60
Good luck, brother.
-60
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