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My last week as a civilian

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  1. metfan4590 metfan4590 is offline

    Quantico, VA
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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 3:02pm)

    Well in 6 days I begin my journey to become a Marine and ship off to Parris Island SC. This time last year i was a fat pig at 270lbs. Dreams really do come true!!!! Move over goofy! /end brag
  2. whatsup whatsup is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 3:06pm) in reply to metfan4590

    cool story

    my only advice is:

    "don't do anything stupid, like getting yourself killed" - Lt. Dan
  3. ginwilly ginwilly is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 3:13pm) in reply to whatsup

    that's cool metfan. Congrats on getting the weight in order and thanks for your future service. Any crazy plans this week?
  4. metfan4590 metfan4590 is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 3:24pm) in reply to ginwilly

    Yea, get wasted haha
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  5. rebelfd rebelfd is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 3:50pm) in reply to metfan4590

    Good luck, thank you, and be safe.
  6. nastysmell nastysmell is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 3:52pm) in reply to rebelfd

    thank you for your service met!
  7. (oIo) (oIo) is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 3:59pm) in reply to nastysmell

    Awesome!!! Great job for doing this. Its a drag at times, but you'll have so much fun in retrospect. Don't volunteer for anything. just try to blend in. don't be the first or the last in anything as those guys seem to get more attention than the rest.
  8. 2Slick4u 2Slick4u is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 4:08pm) in reply to metfan4590

    Congrats and thanks for having the patriotism and the courage to serve, sir. Stay safe.
  9. Hank H1LL Hank H1LL is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 4:11pm) in reply to 2Slick4u

    gl with your training.
  10. setherson2 setherson2 is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 4:48pm) in reply to Hank H1LL

    Congrats man, good luck. Quick question though, is there any way to get out of your military commitment? Or do they have your ass no matter what for the 4 years or whatever. Maybe buy your way out? Not at all insinuating that you would want to, just curious.
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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 4:48pm) in reply to setherson2

    Thank you for stepping up and GL!

    Keep your mind right and rep the country well.
  12. El Burro El Burro is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 4:50pm) in reply to Nothingmaker

    Congrats and thank you.
  13. metfan4590 metfan4590 is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 4:55pm) in reply to setherson2

     
    Originally Posted by setherson2 View Post

    Congrats man, good luck. Quick question though, is there any way to get out of your military commitment? Or do they have your ass no matter what for the 4 years or whatever. Maybe buy your way out? Not at all insinuating that you would want to, just curious.

    your theirs for however long your enlistment is, for me its 5 years active, most is 4 but my specific job is a 5 year.
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  14. yjbrewer yjbrewer is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 5:00pm) in reply to metfan4590

    GL man I did 8 in the Air Force. Any plans of making it a career and doin 20? Wt madeyou pick Marines over the other branches?
  15. Hunt2day Hunt2day is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 5:05pm) in reply to yjbrewer

    GL, Congrats and stay the course. In response to (olo's) advice, it is true, especially during Basics, but once you become a marine, Volunteer, and never be afraid to be 1st in anything you do, but yes, last is not what you want at anytime in anything. It would all depend on how long of service you intend to serve and how many stripes you want to carry around. But olo is giving you good solid advice for going in as a recruit.
    The best of luck to you.
  16. metfan4590 metfan4590 is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 5:08pm) in reply to yjbrewer

     
    Originally Posted by yjbrewer View Post

    GL man I did 8 in the Air Force. Any plans of making it a career and doin 20? Wt madeyou pick Marines over the other branches?

    Im gonna see how i like the first 5, its either gonna be 5 and then law enforcement or 20.

    As far as picking the Marines, my father is a Marine and I wouldnt go any other branch haha, i know all branches have a job but ive always been raised being told how the Marines are the hardest most elite, and while everyone may have their own opinion I beleive they are. They have Strong core values and a rich history.
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  17. Mr Galt Mr Galt is offline sister-in-law's a ho

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 6:13pm) in reply to metfan4590

    Enjoy! Hope it really isn't your last week as a civilian.
  18. metfan4590 metfan4590 is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 6:20pm) in reply to Mr Galt

     
    Originally Posted by Mr Galt View Post

    Enjoy! Hope it really isn't your last week as a civilian.


    Last week for at least 5 years*
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  19. clwhat clwhat is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 6:30pm) in reply to metfan4590

    great job on losing the weight. keep up the good work and thank you for your service.
  20. Stynsty71 Stynsty71 is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 7:00pm) in reply to clwhat

    I am sure you will make a great Marine. Best of luck and thanks for serving.
  21. markeckert2000 markeckert2000 is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 7:09pm) in reply to Stynsty71

    Good luck and ty. Also good that Obama just repealed that law - now you can serve openly as a Mets fan.
  22. steveystew steveystew is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 7:35pm) in reply to markeckert2000

    As a frequent lurker, poker player and Marine, I wish you the best of luck. Any advice send me an PM. your life is about to be turned upside down. Lol, its all fun in hindsight.
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  23. ihaterats ihaterats is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 8:11pm) in reply to steveystew

    Congrats on the weight loss. Give those youngens hell
  24. metfan4590 metfan4590 is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 9:03pm) in reply to ihaterats

     
    Originally Posted by ess286 View Post

    Congrats on the weight loss. Give those youngens hell


    Haha ill try, idk how many 18 year olds there will be tho since the school year isnt over, there will probably be alot of 19-22 year olds i think.
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  25. spacemandave spacemandave is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 10:06pm) in reply to metfan4590

    nice, prove long islanders arent all sissy jews like me...good luck!
     
  26. Milo Milo is offline

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    Feb 27th, 2011 (2/27/2011 10:29pm) in reply to spacemandave

    **insert rambling DI speech from Full Metal Jacket here**

    Congratulations on you commitment, and Semper Fi . . .
  27. metfan4590 metfan4590 is offline

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    Feb 28th, 2011 (2/28/2011 12:20am) in reply to spacemandave

     
    Originally Posted by spacemandave View Post

    nice, prove long islanders arent all sissy jews like me...good luck!


    Haha, does LI have more jews then other parts of the US?
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