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Trollbie · 04-18-12, 10:42 AM

I almost joined after HS. Like I had my paperwork ready to go. But my mom flipped and I got enough fin aid to go to college. I'm still seriously considering it. Especially now that females in combat are now acknowledged. I wanna go as linguist. I managed to score a 93 on my ASVAB though, so I'm still exploring all my options. If MC had a medical field, I'd go straight into that though.

The only thing that I don't like about the MC is that I'd have to do boot in Parris Island...

I lived in Camp P for a summer, and I loved the vibe there.

USMCgunner11 · 04-18-12, 10:47 AM

Yeah Paris Island sucks IMO. However after the fact you could POSSIBLY get that as a duty location. If you're interested in medical you could go through the navy (Marines use Navy docs) and still get to work with Marines on Marine installations.

Both myself and my youngest brother were Marines so let me know if you have any questions and I will do my best to be of assistance.

Trollbie · 04-18-12, 01:04 PM

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Yeah Paris Island sucks IMO. However after the fact you could POSSIBLY get that as a duty location. If you're interested in medical you could go through the navy (Marines use Navy docs) and still get to work with Marines on Marine installations.

Both myself and my youngest brother were Marines so let me know if you have any questions and I will do my best to be of assistance.

Ugh I know. I'd take 29 palms over carolina... West coast or overseas would be my top choices haha. I really wanna go on a MEU too. And do the survival school in the snow.

And as a female Corpsman, I'd probably get stuck in a hospital. I want to be in the field dealing with combat related wounds. It sounds weird, I know haha.

I was engaged to a marine so I lived in Pendleton for a summer and made a lot of friends from all kinds of MOSs. And I was also really lucky with one of my recruiters. He was awesome and didn't lie to me like most do. But I've pretty much had all my questions answered. Thank you though! I'm a little concerned now that there's talk of pulling out of Afghan though. I really wanna go there and experience it. And I'd hate to be stuck stateside not doing much. Know what I mean? I'd also love to go to Afghan and set up little clinics for especially the kids there that get burned and hurt in kitchen accidents and such. Something I'd like to do on my "downtime" while I'm there.

I've also been looking into the Lioness?FET teams

Kingsnakechris · 04-18-12, 01:11 PM

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Ugh I know. I'd take 29 palms over carolina... West coast or overseas would be my top choices haha. I really wanna go on a MEU too. And do the survival school in the snow.

And as a female Corpsman, I'd probably get stuck in a hospital. I want to be in the field dealing with combat related wounds. It sounds weird, I know haha.

I was engaged to a marine so I lived in Pendleton for a summer and made a lot of friends from all kinds of MOSs. And I was also really lucky with one of my recruiters. He was awesome and didn't lie to me like most do. But I've pretty much had all my questions answered. Thank you though! I'm a little concerned now that there's talk of pulling out of Afghan though. I really wanna go there and experience it. And I'd hate to be stuck stateside not doing much. Know what I mean? I'd also love to go to Afghan and set up little clinics for especially the kids there that get burned and hurt in kitchen accidents and such. Something I'd like to do on my "downtime" while I'm there.

I've also been looking into the Lioness?FET teams

My recruiter was my best buddy till I enlisted, never saw him again. I was one of the guys who stumbled into the mall and talked to him, I actually bummed a smoke from him outside the mall and figured why not go sit and listen to what he had to say... Before I knew it I was at M.E.P.S. then a few months later ( I was a little to heavy to go right in so I had go through the delayed entry program) I was at FT. Benning Georgia.

Trollbie · 04-18-12, 01:19 PM

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My recruiter was my best buddy till I enlisted, never saw him again. I was one of the guys who stumbled into the mall and talked to him, I actually bummed a smoke from him outside the mall and figured why not go sit and listen to what he had to say... Before I knew it I was at M.E.P.S. then a few months later ( I was a little to heavy to go right in so I had go through the delayed entry program) I was at FT. Benning Georgia.

I wanted to join the Navy and I was always talking smack on the Marines... And then I got the call from the MC recruiter sr year so I was like fine, I'll see what you have to say. Went in pretty much to argue with them (Anything to get out of the house) and walked out smitten with the Corps lolz

Plus Marines have the best uniforms. I was in AFJROTC, and I hated the uniforms. No uniform look better than the Marine Corps Alphas in my opinion

And their camis are the coolest also

I really liked the dark green Army uniforms too... I don't get why they switched...

Trollbie · 04-18-12, 01:05 PM

Btw a really close friend of mine got out after his 4 years, and then ended up joining the national guard. He pretty much hates his life in the guard and wishes he had just reenlisted lol.

BarelyBreathing · 04-18-12, 01:27 PM

I went to a Marine Corps boarding school. It was probably the best decision I've ever made. I tried to join the Marines coming out, they even waived my medical problems. Everything was set until I found out I was allergic to bees. Bees. Of all things.

Trollbie · 04-18-12, 01:32 PM

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You don't like the army digitals!?? Lol. I do like how the MC do up their BDU's I.E the sleeves being rolled back perfectly, I often thought they made us look lazy haha

I wonder if I'm still got at it. I used to roll my ex's sleeves all the time. I also got good at fading (haircut). I kind of miss those days... Too bad he decided to become a manipulative loser...

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I went to a Marine Corps boarding school. It was probably the best decision I've ever made. I tried to join the Marines coming out, they even waived my medical problems. Everything was set until I found out I was allergic to bees. Bees. Of all things.

One thing I still haven't found out, and won't till I actually go through MEPS, is if they'll let me in with my crazy joints...

Kingsnakechris · 04-18-12, 01:42 PM

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I wonder if I'm still got at it. I used to roll my ex's sleeves all the time. I also got good at fading (haircut). I kind of miss those days... Too bad he decided to become a manipulative loser...

One thing I still haven't found out, and won't till I actually go through MEPS, is if they'll let me in with my crazy joints...

I miss the high and tight! I've let my hair grow quite a bit since then tho. And as far as your joints go you may want to ask. It's best to find out before you get in, not sure about the MC but in the army the guys who got of basic training (boot camp) for any other reason than graduating, it was hell. I heard horror stories of people waiting months ad months doing nothing but waiting for paperwork to go through...

USMCgunner11 · 04-18-12, 01:37 PM

Your joints are lunatics? lol

Trollbie · 04-18-12, 01:39 PM

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Your joints are lunatics? lol

Let me get a pic to give you an idea...

RandyRhoads · 04-18-12, 01:49 PM

Ahh yes the future terrorists... Some were pretty entertaining. Very rude and bold, but very entertaining ...

Thinking they're allies just because they act like it is what gets people killed.

You guys will probablly get a laugh out of this if you haven't seen it yet.

s*%^ civilians say to vets- Real title isn't edited.

**** Civilians Say to Veterans - YouTube

Kingsnakechris · 04-18-12, 01:53 PM

Yes, very bold and some INCREDIBLY rude. They don't seem to have an innocent side. Some were pretty entertaining tho.

USMCgunner11 · 04-18-12, 02:01 PM

The fed gov may be more forgiving than you think. Not just law enforcement but with any job they offer. My partner sitting next to me right now is a former Army Mortarman with arthritic knees and shoulders, and yet here he sits with me. Not sure what your medical issues may be, but it wouldn't hurt to try if you're interested. Browse USAJOBS - The Federal Government’s Official Jobs Site and see if anything spikes your interest.

Kingsnakechris · 04-18-12, 02:04 PM

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The fed gov may be more forgiving than you think. Not just law enforcement but with any job they offer. My partner sitting next to me right now is a former Army Mortarman with arthritic knees and shoulders, and yet here he sits with me. Not sure what your medical issues may be, but it wouldn't hurt to try if you're interested. Browse USAJOBS - The Federal Government’s Official Jobs Site and see if anything spikes your interest.

Thanks, I'll check that out. One way or another i gotta get fixed first tho, as it is there are days I can barely walk. I have a few fractured disks in my back on top of one that's crushed. All compressed together.