WhiteKnight
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Can't wait to hear about it. You have our support.
Farewell THR, I'm off to boot camp
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Shanghai McCoy
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Best of luck to you.Keep us posted when you can.
Oh,and ditto on reading Starship Troopers.READ,not watch....
Oh,and ditto on reading Starship Troopers.READ,not watch....
Warbow
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Good luck!
Don't give up.
Don't give up.
Preacherman
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The US Marines - when you care enough to send the very best!
Work hard, don't sweat the small stuff (note - anything your DI says is never, EVER "small stuff"! ), and report back ASAP!
Godspeed, sir.
Work hard, don't sweat the small stuff (note - anything your DI says is never, EVER "small stuff"!
), and report back ASAP!Godspeed, sir.
GigaBuist
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I've never met a Marine that I didn't respect. I think you have chosen your branch well. They will demand a lot out of you, but you'll be a better person for it. I assure you that.
If you need anything, you know where to find us.
If you need anything, you know where to find us.
DevilDog
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Platoon 3079
1981-1987
When your DI says "hurry", he means it.
Good luck!
Semper Fi
1981-1987
When your DI says "hurry", he means it.
Good luck!
Semper Fi
LoneStranger
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Ahh, In my 9 months over at the NTC, across the wire, I will always remember with fondness watching the marine recruits trying to outshout the jets landing at Lindbergh field.
Such an effort in futility. That's why the Navy keeps the Marines around and doesn't mind taking them places where they can NOT PLAY WELL WITH OTHERS.
Best of luck and best wishes.
Such an effort in futility. That's why the Navy keeps the Marines around and doesn't mind taking them places where they can NOT PLAY WELL WITH OTHERS.
Best of luck and best wishes.
Just do what is expected of you, at the least, and you'll make it just fine.
If you plan on making a career out of the Corps, sometimes you'll need "rise above" and be recognized as and outstanding example of what a Marine exemplifies.
As I look back, I regret that I only gave 99.999% as a Marine.
But I really enjoyed my time and relish the fact that I was/am a member of "The Brotherhood"
Plt 3011, March 1991
MOS 6494
If you plan on making a career out of the Corps, sometimes you'll need "rise above" and be recognized as and outstanding example of what a Marine exemplifies.
As I look back, I regret that I only gave 99.999% as a Marine.
But I really enjoyed my time and relish the fact that I was/am a member of "The Brotherhood"
Plt 3011, March 1991
MOS 6494
Balog,
I don't remeber you making any rude comments...Not sure there is anything to forgive....Go out an be the best Marine you can. The best way to get through any training like that is to be the gray man. Try not to be so good at anything you stand out from the rest and definately don't be the one who stands out because you always mess up.
Go...come back to us as a warrior.
Jeff
I don't remeber you making any rude comments...Not sure there is anything to forgive....Go out an be the best Marine you can. The best way to get through any training like that is to be the gray man. Try not to be so good at anything you stand out from the rest and definately don't be the one who stands out because you always mess up.
Go...come back to us as a warrior.
Jeff
wmenorr67
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Good luck. Couldn't think of a better career choice than the military. Don't forget to take advantage of the college benifits while you are serving. If the Marines are like the Army they will pay 75% while you are on active duty.
Balog
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Wow. I was wondering if I'd have to bump this thread to get any replies, and it's on it's second page! As always, the good High Roaders come through in unexpected ways. Thanks guys. I really appreciate the support. The closest my family has come to support was my Mom telling me that if I get shipped to Iraq she'll most likely have a heart failure because of it.
Oh well, at least she stopped asking my wife what she was doing to drive me away, or wondering if I was worried about being cheated on.:banghead: Because what I really need to do well at boot camp is nagging doubts. Thanks Mom!
I'd appreciate any prayers ya'll might offer up for my wife. The financial situation while I'm gone is gonna be pretty nasty. As sad as I know she'll be just from my being gone, I worry about her stressing over which bill to pay. /Sigh. I knew it would be a sacrifice. But I feel like I'm forsaking my oath to protect and provide for her, even tho I know it'll be better in the end.
Lemme try and answer the question I was asked earlier in this thread.
mons meg wrote:
I'm locked in for 0300. I took the language aptitude test to become a translator. You have to get 100 to qualify. I got 99.
I'll probably try again later, but for right now I'm really excited about being a grunt. I'm just worried about not getting assigned to Afghanistan or Iraq. What's the point of being the fighten'ist MOS in the fighten'ist branch of the service if you get stationed in Sheepdip, Nebraska (or worse, here in Yuma ) and spend yer time training for a fight you can't take part in? No insult to anyone stationed Stateside, but I joined because I want to fight.
Edit: and how could I forget my old friend Ala Dan! A true gentleman, and someone I've had some heated yet very civil discussions with now and then.
Thanks guys. I really appreciate the support. The closest my family has come to support was my Mom telling me that if I get shipped to Iraq she'll most likely have a heart failure because of it. Oh well, at least she stopped asking my wife what she was doing to drive me away, or wondering if I was worried about being cheated on.:banghead: Because what I really need to do well at boot camp is nagging doubts. Thanks Mom!
I'd appreciate any prayers ya'll might offer up for my wife. The financial situation while I'm gone is gonna be pretty nasty. As sad as I know she'll be just from my being gone, I worry about her stressing over which bill to pay. /Sigh. I knew it would be a sacrifice. But I feel like I'm forsaking my oath to protect and provide for her, even tho I know it'll be better in the end.
Lemme try and answer the question I was asked earlier in this thread.
mons meg wrote:
I'm locked in for 0300. I took the language aptitude test to become a translator. You have to get 100 to qualify. I got 99.
I'll probably try again later, but for right now I'm really excited about being a grunt. I'm just worried about not getting assigned to Afghanistan or Iraq. What's the point of being the fighten'ist MOS in the fighten'ist branch of the service if you get stationed in Sheepdip, Nebraska (or worse, here in Yuma ) and spend yer time training for a fight you can't take part in? No insult to anyone stationed Stateside, but I joined because I want to fight.Edit: and how could I forget my old friend Ala Dan! A true gentleman, and someone I've had some heated yet very civil discussions with now and then.
mons meg
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Well, I don't know if it's good news, per se, but Marines tend to be stationed near water where they Navy can whisk them off to parts unknown. Reference my post in your other thread, and check out www.usmc.mil if you want to learn more about how the different units are structured.
Jay
Reference my post in your other thread, and check out www.usmc.mil if you want to learn more about how the different units are structured.Jay
Little Loudmouth
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Good luck and God Bless you for serving!
Monkeyleg
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Thank you for your service to our country, Balog. Let's hope the temperatures are mild during training!
Lennyjoe
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A Salute to you young man and here's to wishing you well on your journey.
The money isnt the greatest in the military but the pride of serving is worth every moment.
Take care and be safe.
The money isnt the greatest in the military but the pride of serving is worth every moment.
Take care and be safe.
RocketMan
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Soon you'll be another Hollywood Marine. One day you'll know what that means.
Good luck, give it your best, and listen to your Drill Instructors.
RocketMan, a former Hollywood Marine.
Plt 2077 MCRD San Diego, Oct. 1974
Good luck, give it your best, and listen to your Drill Instructors.
RocketMan, a former Hollywood Marine.
Plt 2077 MCRD San Diego, Oct. 1974
Highpower1
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God bless you, and be safe lad
goalie
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Semper Fidelis
0352 1988-1992
0352 1988-1992
Jarhed
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Semper Fi Shower Shoe (you ain't even a boot yet)
When you stand on those yellow footprints, you stand where some mighty big men stood before you. But none of those men were any bigger than you my friend.
Theres an old cartoon about the Marines. Jesus is walking on the ocean and up on the beach is a Drill Instructor yelling "thats it take your time...
Point is, nothing will be good enough, nothing will be fast enough nothing will suit them. Thats because they want you to do things better every time.
The training days will pass in a blur, for the rest of your life you will look back at this one time as one of the pinnacles of your life. For the rest of your life you will be part of a magnificent brotherhood.
The best lessons I learned in life, I learned in boot. If you have to climb a big mountian and you look up at the top, your'e beat. Just look down at your feet and think about putting one foot in front of the other, then do it again. Next thing you know, you are there. One step at a time buddy. Remember this when you are scratching up Mt. Mother F-er.
Most of all, don't quit. They ain't looking for studs, they are sifting out the quitters. Don't quit, its worth it.
I envy your journey, as does every former Jarhead on this list.
Semper Fi and good luck
When you stand on those yellow footprints, you stand where some mighty big men stood before you. But none of those men were any bigger than you my friend.
Theres an old cartoon about the Marines. Jesus is walking on the ocean and up on the beach is a Drill Instructor yelling "thats it take your time...
Point is, nothing will be good enough, nothing will be fast enough nothing will suit them. Thats because they want you to do things better every time.
The training days will pass in a blur, for the rest of your life you will look back at this one time as one of the pinnacles of your life. For the rest of your life you will be part of a magnificent brotherhood.
The best lessons I learned in life, I learned in boot. If you have to climb a big mountian and you look up at the top, your'e beat. Just look down at your feet and think about putting one foot in front of the other, then do it again. Next thing you know, you are there. One step at a time buddy. Remember this when you are scratching up Mt. Mother F-er.
Most of all, don't quit. They ain't looking for studs, they are sifting out the quitters. Don't quit, its worth it.
I envy your journey, as does every former Jarhead on this list.
Semper Fi and good luck
Balog
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Jarhed wrote:
That really struck me. I've been having the usual "Am I strong/fast/tough etc enough?" doubts, but this puts it into perspective.
It's not about being hard. It's not about being buff.
It's about refusing to give up. Awesome. Thank you sir.
That really struck me. I've been having the usual "Am I strong/fast/tough etc enough?" doubts, but this puts it into perspective.
It's not about being hard. It's not about being buff.
It's about refusing to give up. Awesome. Thank you sir.
sm
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Balog -
Thank you for your service.
I send my best to you and the wife - you both know where to find the THR family if need.
Thank you for your service.
I send my best to you and the wife - you both know where to find the THR family if need.
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