Posted on 04/15/2006 2:06:04 PM PDT by LittleJohnnyEdwards
You may remember a few months back around Novemeber, I was going to join the Marines. I finally told my parents and they freaked but they comprmised. I talked to both the Marines and Army I felt the Army gave me the best opportunity to serve my country in the way I want.I joined the Delay Entry Program in which I was able to move up a rank before going to boot camp. I'll be a signal support specialist, I leave two weeks after my graduation for boot camp. I look forward to serving in Iraq or Afghanistan that's why I joined. For me I couldn't sit back and agree with a war, and have other people fight for our country. After four years of service I plan on going to Texas State university and earn a Sports Marketing degree. If I still feel our country still needs men like me, i'll go in as officer.
Not caught. Not Crap. Not Revionist.
The revision is the Marines pushing the birth of the "Modern Marine Corps" back to the Revolution.
Marine dress blues were originally hand-me-downs from Anthony Waynes force at Fallen Timbers.
Army officers who were on sea service with the Navy were called Marines. The bureaucracy came later, with the historical revision.
"The Marines? Aren't they the Navy's police force, but with a propaganda arm that would embarass Joe Stalin?"
guess who said that...
Spend all your free time getting in good shape, and say prayers of thanksgiving for being accepted!
Spend all your free time getting in good shape, and say prayers of thanksgiving for being accepted!
Tank Hill is not too bad.
Always listen to your Drill Sergeants, and use your best judgment.
Good luck!
http://www.montney.com/marine/brief.htm
"In 1834 the marines became part of the Department of the Navy."
Before that, it was governed by the Articles of War, meaning it was part of the Army.
"In 1834 the marines became part of the Department of the Navy."
http://www.montney.com/marine/brief.htm
Before then, the Marines were governed by the Articles of War, meaning they were part of the Army.
I salute you, LJE. Thank you for what you're doing.
And speaking as somebody who survived seven summers in Columbia...hope you like humidity! :) Great people, though.
}:-)4
The largest branch in the Army is Infantry (11 series). The second largest branch is Military Intelligence. For reference, that includes most unmanned aircraft operators, as well as the technical guys who look at enemy communications.
And yes, you need a "R" after the 11B, or after 11C. Inside joke.
Good luck my man and God bless ya on this Easter.
Welcome to the Army.
Before you ship out rent the 1980's movie Stripes with Bill Murray and John Candy. It's funny (at least I thought it was back then before I joined up).
I'm sure there are still references to the movie in Basic, particularly to Francis, the recruit.
Recruit Francis - "Any of you call me Francis, I'll kill you...any of you touch any of my stuff...I'll kill you...and if any of you homos touch me...I'll kill you!"
Drill Sargeant - "Lighten up, Francis"
Good luck, and G_d bless!
God Bless you, Johnny. You're a hero already.
God Bless you Soldier and keep you safe. Thank you for your service to America!
Good Luck. My Uncle was a career Army man. Korea and Vietnam. His file is painted black and he passed in 1994. He loved the Army and his Country. You made a great choice.
Thank you for serving our country.
I guess the clown that came up with that "Army of One" slogan never read General Patton's speech.
Good luck, but what's this "Army" outfit I keep hearing about?
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Former USN, 2 brothers in USN, one in USAF, 1 sister in USN (ret ETCS), son & grandson of USN vets, brothers in law in USAF (ex-Minuteman missiles) and Army )ex-Patriot missiles). Couple of cousins, etc also in at verious times.....
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