Just found out my cousin is going to Fallujah in 2 weeks

[MartyMcFly3]

as a member of the US Marines... Damn, I hope he makes it out ok.

:beer: to the Marines and actually all that have served or our serving in any Armed Force.

 

[Xionide]

:beer: to the troops no matter what my politcal stance is.

 

[gabemcg]

:beer: for those braver than I :beer:

 

[MercenaryForHire]

To your cousin.

Semper Fi. Go forth, kick ass, and come home safe.

- M4H

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

I'll be going active in approx 2years (max, assuming i'm not activated). *sigh*


Anyway, the Marines have some balls.

 

[MartyMcFly3]

Its insane because he's the smallest person in his platoon. I dont think he weighs more than like 115-120 (im dead serious) and is like 5'7-5'8... the pack he carries is like the same weight he is. But he's made it through boot camp so Im praying that he can get through this too.

 

[IAteYourMother]

Originally posted by: gabemcg
:beer: for those braver than I :beer:

 

[Toastedlightly]

And before anyone says boo to him going, it is good for him. He signed up, and now he is fulfilling his duty. :beer: and :cleanhookers; to hiM!

 

[Slappy00]

you know Fallujah is an Iraqi spawn point

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

Originally posted by: Slappy00
you know Fallujah is an Iraqi spawn point

More like Iraq is and Iraqi spawn point.

 

[Zim Hosein]

MartyMcFly3, tell your cousin thanks :beer:

 

[Rogue]

Originally posted by: MartyMcFly3
Its insane because he's the smallest person in his platoon. I dont think he weighs more than like 115-120 (im dead serious) and is like 5'7-5'8... the pack he carries is like the same weight he is. But he's made it through boot camp so Im praying that he can get through this too.

Encourage him to hit the weights hard and eat a lot of food while he's there. If he's that small now, he has the potential to lose even more weight unless he works on bulking up. He should have plenty of time to hit the weights, even if it's lifting crates or something.

 

[dderidex]

Originally posted by: Slappy00
you know Fallujah is an Iraqi spawn point

So, you are saying the US Marines are spawncampers?! Kick + B&!!!

No, seriously though, best wishes for him.

 

[MartyMcFly3]

Originally posted by: Rogue

Originally posted by: MartyMcFly3
Its insane because he's the smallest person in his platoon. I dont think he weighs more than like 115-120 (im dead serious) and is like 5'7-5'8... the pack he carries is like the same weight he is. But he's made it through boot camp so Im praying that he can get through this too.

Encourage him to hit the weights hard and eat a lot of food while he's there. If he's that small now, he has the potential to lose even more weight unless he works on bulking up. He should have plenty of time to hit the weights, even if it's lifting crates or something.

He got time off for Xmas and such, and then had a bout of something involving his stomach. Doctors couldnt figure it out so he lost even more weight. We all think its just nerves for going back. He will probably bulk up like you said while he's there though. But yeah, now that hes going to get shipped out, im worried about him.

Thanks everyone for being supportive. I appreciate it.

 

[crab]

Good luck to your cousin :beer:

 

[MedicBob]

Wish him luck and stay low from me.

 

[Nikamichi]

Originally posted by: crab
Good luck to your cousin :beer: