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124. Not a correct term...

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Fri Aug 11, 2023, 05:08 PM

Aug 2023

"There truly is no such thing as a former Marine, as after service our Marine Veterans are just as dedicated to advancing our Nation and defending its ideals. If you become one of us, the fight in you will always be a part of our Nation's moral cause."
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My son is considering joining the Marines next year. What should we be asking recruiters? [View all] RandySF Aug 2023 OP

Discuss A Twenty-Year Career Effort Instead Of Just Four Years (n/t). kabi knit Aug 2023 #1

"What was the last justified use of force by the US military?" Sky Jewels Aug 2023 #2

That's all on the politicians who want the wars Victor_c3 Aug 2023 #23

His son should know that he very well Sky Jewels Aug 2023 #82

There are more than a few vets on DU sarisataka Aug 2023 #87

Are you're saying U.S. military members haven't been put in those positions? Sky Jewels Aug 2023 #94

I did not say that sarisataka Aug 2023 #98

Well, what about Shock and Awe in Iraq? Sky Jewels Aug 2023 #99

I have always said about Iraq sarisataka Aug 2023 #101

The right thing?! Are you fucking kidding?! Sky Jewels Aug 2023 #126

The right thing sarisataka Aug 2023 #130

Funny how we only take out murderous dictators when Sky Jewels Aug 2023 #147

Lame Calculating Aug 2023 #150

Nice answer. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #40

His son should know the implications and possible consequences Sky Jewels Aug 2023 #133

A) World War II - though Clinton's Kosovo intervention could count too peppertree Aug 2023 #45

OF, by and for the people. How many people refuse to vote or to Hortensis Aug 2023 #49

such bs JI7 Aug 2023 #58

I don't know a thing about it but thought this might be of interest diva77 Aug 2023 #3

Why not the Air Force or Navy? TeamProg Aug 2023 #4

I agree. Randy - don't just go "leg" get a real world applicable real world skill underpants Aug 2023 #10

Very true underpants Duncanpup Aug 2023 #17

😆 muscle memory underpants Aug 2023 #24

The Marines offer a wide variety of job descriptions, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #42

I didn't mean that as anti-Marines underpants Aug 2023 #88

And, quite truthfully, I jumped to a false conclusion that you did take it that way, my bad MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #102

No problem underpants Aug 2023 #105

Army? MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #108

I was a tanker. I wouldn't have given that up for anything in the world. Aristus Aug 2023 #47

Oh I get that. It was a crazy adventure underpants Aug 2023 #50

A recipe for disaster 😆 underpants Aug 2023 #96

Oh, I don't know. Aristus Aug 2023 #97

Oh, snap!!! MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #104

I'm glad you said that. underpants Aug 2023 #106

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2023 #144

You should ask questions which you already know the answers to, but whose answers are RockRaven Aug 2023 #5

recruiters lie. discussion is just blowing smoke nt msongs Aug 2023 #7

Yeah, well, I saw trying to be gentle... RockRaven Aug 2023 #11

That was what people who knew told me. Nt scipan Aug 2023 #140

The point of no return when dealing with recruiters is when you actually take the oath of enlistment Victor_c3 Aug 2023 #25

War Is a Racket Celerity Aug 2023 #6

YES. THAT. MOMFUDSKI Aug 2023 #38

i know 2 good midlevel officers of the USMC Tetrachloride Aug 2023 #8

Take a trip around the world first Tetrachloride Aug 2023 #9

Has he considered the US Coast Guard? LT Barclay Aug 2023 #12

USCG, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #52

They have 2 issues in my opinion that cause this: LT Barclay Aug 2023 #149

Know your worth! This is important bottomofthehill Aug 2023 #13

I could not emphasize this enough maxrandb Aug 2023 #26

Ahh jeez, you Navy squids. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #43

Coast Guard, Navy, or Air Force instead? Also, when I worked with the Vets for Peace after 9-11... Hekate Aug 2023 #14

If your son really wants to enlist, nothing anyone says on this board will change his mind. So... Solly Mack Aug 2023 #15

Very nice 👍 Tickle Aug 2023 #22

+1 Kaleva Aug 2023 #30

Why not ask marine active duty and veterans instead? usonian Aug 2023 #16

You need to be asking your son some questions too. BlackSkimmer Aug 2023 #18

If he wants three good meals a day, clean dry bunk every night and want to see the world, Emile Aug 2023 #19

My father-in-law joined the Navy. They trained him as a corpsman and sent him off with the Marines. hunter Aug 2023 #141

First question musclecar6 Aug 2023 #20

I would ask... Takket Aug 2023 #21

Two important things Horse with no Name Aug 2023 #27

Written promises made by recruiters have no validity Kaleva Aug 2023 #32

How are his grades? Johnny2X2X Aug 2023 #28

Not academically inclined but excels when he decides to focus. RandySF Aug 2023 #29

I think the military is a good option for him Johnny2X2X Aug 2023 #31

Thanks! RandySF Aug 2023 #34

Sounds like great information. I'll be passing it along also. Hortensis Aug 2023 #53

Very sound advice. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #57

As I said in the other thread... and to re-emphasize... Happy Hoosier Aug 2023 #33

Thanks! RandySF Aug 2023 #35

I work in aerospace Johnny2X2X Aug 2023 #36

Pilots SomewhereInTheMiddle Aug 2023 #62

That's my point of contact.... Happy Hoosier Aug 2023 #68

Wish I could help, but I'm clueless here DFW Aug 2023 #37

I'm a retired Marine, (Enlisted), MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #39

+1 Kaleva Aug 2023 #41

:) More spot on advice, and from a retired Marine! Hortensis Aug 2023 #55

I can't thank you enough for this, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #61

I confess, I wondered what was a proper term. I almost Hortensis Aug 2023 #64

Former is also very appropriate. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #67

Good to know, thanks. Like your name, btw. Hortensis Aug 2023 #78

Go Army ! DashOneBravo Aug 2023 #44

I dont have any suggestions except that I do think its a good career move for many kids. honest.abe Aug 2023 #46

Have him read The Charge of the Light Brigade. Sanity Claws Aug 2023 #48

Well, nothing wrong with recommending reading Tennyson, Hortensis Aug 2023 #59

The Movie Is The Deer HUNTER, Not Killer (nt) ProfessorGAC Aug 2023 #70

Deer Killer? MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #74

First congratulations on having a child sarisataka Aug 2023 #51

A huge +100. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #56

Semper Fi brother sarisataka Aug 2023 #66

Get him ready fo basic training with a book Bobstandard Aug 2023 #54

A book will help. Get a big book from a library sale or garage sale. It should weigh 5-8 pounds. JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2023 #113

Good point. Make that two books. Nt Bobstandard Aug 2023 #120

Ask if he goes to college before enlisting mercuryblues Aug 2023 #60

A recruiter is not going to lie sarisataka Aug 2023 #63

Excellent. & the post above, "Recruiters lie." That was the first topic in Boot Camp. UTUSN Aug 2023 #65

My oldest brother mercuryblues Aug 2023 #95

No, never got past calling it a "Lifer" kind of thing. And have not overcome the anti-VA either. UTUSN Aug 2023 #100

Look for an MOS that has a real world application - haele Aug 2023 #69

I believe he wants to be an ex-Marine. He wants the ... albacore Aug 2023 #71

and this... albacore Aug 2023 #72

My FIL joined the Marines because it just happened to be the recruiter that was available that day! LeftInTX Aug 2023 #134

Ummm, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #75

Read the post again. Clean out your headgear. nt albacore Aug 2023 #119

...and "former" isn't right, either. nt albacore Aug 2023 #121

Ummm... yes it is. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #122

Not a correct term... albacore Aug 2023 #124

And... again... from my post. albacore Aug 2023 #125

Well, at least you got part right. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #127

Have you actually read my posts. That "former" thing isn't something I made up. Nt albacore Aug 2023 #128

Ok, I confess that I read your post wrong and i apologize for my wrong headedness MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #129

Now THAT is not a response I would expect from a Marine... albacore Aug 2023 #132

LOL. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #139

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If he goes for any of it, tell him to take 3 months and get in superb physical shape beforehand. Brainfodder Aug 2023 #73

100+. nt MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #76

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A career with the US Marine Corps is highly rewarding, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #79

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Thank you for your service! Polybius Aug 2023 #83

It wasn't as rare as people think, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #138

I guess what I'm saying is that if one is considering changing careers, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #137

I don't see how the 13th Amendment would apply sarisataka Aug 2023 #81

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I asked several questions sarisataka Aug 2023 #86

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No need to fear sarisataka Aug 2023 #90

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I'm not recruiting anyone sarisataka Aug 2023 #92

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. sarisataka Aug 2023 #103

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You won't see any questions I asked sarisataka Aug 2023 #111

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Because it is a discussion board? sarisataka Aug 2023 #115

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My response to the OP sarisataka Aug 2023 #117

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Lmao at this exchange. BlackSkimmer Aug 2023 #131

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Well inthewind21 Aug 2023 #84

BTW Randy. It's an 8 year contract. At least it was. underpants Aug 2023 #107

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Should my son being able to run 10 miles with a 50 lb pack or 75 lb pack? SYFROYH Aug 2023 #110

If he's looking for adventure... llmart Aug 2023 #112

+1 MorbidButterflyTat Aug 2023 #136

don't sign anything without taking it to a lawyer...they promise much make sure they will deliver. Demsrule86 Aug 2023 #135

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My cousin is about to finish his service MistakenLamb Aug 2023 #151

I'm gonna tell a story of the sort I don't usually tell here 'cause it's not mine. hunter Aug 2023 #152