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nick1985

Lifer
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Good luck.

If I pass MEPS this next week, Ill be going into Marine Corps OCS in January. If you choose my MOS, maybe ill be your lieutenant ;)
 

sixone

Lifer
May 3, 2004
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Originally posted by: squirrel dog
Good Luck,be sure you let them know you can type .

Oh, the ironing. :p

Good luck, Dainy Cakes. That's all you need, 'cause you got that other stuff covered. We're gonna miss you!
 

Unheard

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Jan 5, 2003
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If your going to PI prepare to be eaten alive by mosquitoes and soaked in sweat from the humidity and 100+ temps. I lived in Beaufort, SC for 12 years, so I can attest to this.

Aside from that, good luck and Godspeed Private Dain!
 

heyheybooboo

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His uniform is different,
The best you've ever seen.
The Germans call him Devil Dog,
His real name is Marine.
He was born on Parris Island,
The place where God forgot.
The sand is 18 inches deep,
The sun is blazing hot.
And everyday he'll wake up,
Before the rising sun.
He'll run a hundred miles or more,
Before the day is done.
He's deadly with a rifle,
A bayonet made of steel.
He's took the Devils calling card,
He's mastered how to kill.
And when he gets to heaven,
St. Peter he will tell.
One more Marine reporting Sir,
I've served my time in hell.
So listen all you young girls,
To what I have to say.
Go out and find a young marine,
To love you everyday.
He'll hug you and he'll kiss you,
And treat you like a queen.
There is no better fighting man,
Than a UNITED STATES MARINE!
 

xXped0thugXx

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good luck man. Just take everything in stride. Like someone else said realize that they are just fucking with you, most of the time for their own enjoyment. What do you have to pack? you wear a set of clothing and thats it!

at the time boot camp sucked not going to lie, but you will never ever forget the experience and will joke about it through your Marine Corps career.

Platoon 1058-2003 :thumbsup:
 

lupi

Lifer
Apr 8, 2001
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Just remember it can be easy if you follow 1 simple rule; never open your mouth or make any gesture unless specifically directed to by one of those in charge of your life - and then be sure that when you do open to speak it is only to give the response they are expexting.
 

DainBramaged

Lifer
Jun 19, 2003
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Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Any idea what your MOS (or whatever they call it in the USMC) is going to be?

MOS 2643 - Cryptologic Linguist :cool:

MisterJackson, actually, I will be going to MCRD San Diego. IL and WI are the two states east of the Mississippi that go to California.

lupi, would that be, "SIR THERE IS NO EXCUSE, SIR." :D
 

dainthomas

Lifer
Dec 7, 2004
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Originally posted by: DainBramaged
I've been trying to say goodbye to all my friends and e-friends here but it's getting overwhelming so I thought I'd just make a thread.

For those that don't know, I'm off to Marine Corps Recruit Training for the next thirteen weeks.

I'll be heading out on Sunday, but the next few days are going to be crazy with last minute packing and shit.

To all my friends and acquaintances, later guys, I'll talk to ya all in thirteen weeks.

I appreciate all the advice that people have given me and the anecdotes that everyone has shared. BoomerD, Semper Fi, you badass. :cool:

A final thing, if you are religious, I would greatly appreciate your prayers during this time. I have no illusions of ease and comfort but I know that I can make it and I'll appreciate all the help I can get. ;)

I'll probably get a chance to check in a few more times but in case not, keep it real and remember, this is real fvcking life. :D

Later

PS: In typical Dain fashion, I somehow decided that going rollerblading and attempting several show-off moves at the skatepark would be a smart idea. I pulled a few off and was doing great until I fell on my ass huge and banged my wrist really hard. Thank God I didn't break it. I would have been so screwed. Oh well, thought you may enjoy the final Dumbass Dain Story?. :D

Should've gone Navy, their boot camp was cake. :D

Know your General Orders like you know your name. In fact, print them out and memorize them on the plane. The vast majority of 8 count body builder experience came from f'ing those up. Also not making my rack properly.

As a bonus you'll get to shoot stuff. Just don't go Private Pyle on us!
 
Jun 19, 2004
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Originally posted by: DainBramaged
Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Any idea what your MOS (or whatever they call it in the USMC) is going to be?

MOS 2643 - Cryptologic Linguist :cool:

MisterJackson, actually, I will be going to MCRD San Diego. IL and WI are the two states east of the Mississippi that go to California.

lupi, would that be, "SIR THERE IS NO EXCUSE, SIR." :D


Ahhhh, the "Don't ask, don't tell" depot ;)