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Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 
Good morning everyone. It is 0740 here in Quantico, Virginia at The Basic School...

Oh wait, I forgot to mention some important information!

I was recently commissioned in the United States Marine Corps (December 15th, 2006) as a Second Lieutenant. That's right, I went through Officer Candidates School for 10 weeks, which has a 45% attrition rate... Yes, it is Friggin' HARD! Now I'm at The Basic School where I am learning everything the Marine Corps needs an Officer to know... and this training is 23 weeks. Around week 18, I will "earn" my MOS (based upon many different factors, i.e.: grades, leadership skills, tactical performance, etc) and then, after MOS training at my next duty station, I will hit the Fleet Marine Force as a 100% ready and capable Officer of Marines; shortly thereafter, I'll be heading to the War on Terrorism (Iraq). Also, the Marine Corps is the ONLY branch of ANY military in the WORLD to have TBS for it's newly commission officers. Yet another reason why the Corps is THE BEST fighting force on this planet.

I am proud of my accomplishments thus far and I wanted to share my experience with all of you. God Bless America and The United States Marine Corps.
OOORAH!

And yes, I still have my 88 LX... which will be getting a nice little DOHC transplant soon
 

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Posted by sharkattack (Member # 645) on :
 
That is just to much Motardness for me bro.

Congradulations on your commission! Keep us posted on your MOS stuff. You aint shit unless your an 03 Everything else is just support.

Semper Fi
CPL 0331
1990-1994
 

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Posted by Dag302 (Member # 4682) on :
 
Congrats, I didnt know you were going in. Was that always your plan?
 

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Posted by t top freak (Member # 6269) on :
 
OUTFUCKINGSTANDING!

you have accomplished my main goal in life...i only have 2 more semesters in school then i get my degree(s).

ive got some questions to pm you if you dont mind...but not right now i have to get to work
 

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Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 
sharkattack: Infantry is my 5th overall choice out of 23. However, tanks and "the king" (arty) are my first two choices. You're right though; the Corps is based on the 03 MOS and I am DAMN proud to be a part of that family.

Once a Marine, Always a Marine

Dag302: No, this wasn't always my plan after college. Law enforcement was my original goal BUT, the Marine Corps opened up opportunities that nothing else would ever afford me. The rest is history, as they say.

t top freak: PM me whenever you need information/answers to questions you may have. OCS is fresh memory in my brain housing group and TBS is my current focus. I am more than happy to give you information on one or both of them. One piece of advice: Work HARD at everything you do; physically, mentally, and emotionally. If you don't, you WILL NOT be prepared for the road ahead.


2nd Lt. Kimsey, N. V.
 

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Posted by WRS92GT (Member # 5008) on :
 
Congrats on your accomplishment. The Corps has the least amount of officers of any of our armed forces so that says quite a bit about the type of person that you are to be selected for OCS.

Semper Fi

Watch your six once you're abroad.

[ January 11, 2007, 12:28 PM: Message edited by: WRS92GT ]
 

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Posted by n8y8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
Congrats man. The military and such was never for me. But I do appreciate those who choose to make that sacrifice so that I may be here typing this up in complete freedom. Much love and respect. God Bless you and yours.

Matter of fact that goes to police and service folks of this board too. I know we rag on cops but they do perform a service that takes guts and courage. Not saying others dont have that, but you know what I am saying.

 

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Posted by 5.0-srt-4 (Member # 5864) on :
 

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Originally posted by n8y8:
Congrats man. The military and such was never for me. But I do appreciate those who choose to make that sacrifice so that I may be here typing this up in complete freedom. Much love and respect. God Bless you and yours.

Matter of fact that goes to police and service folks of this board too. I know we rag on cops but they do perform a service that takes guts and courage. Not saying others dont have that, but you know what I am saying.

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Posted by svt306snake (Member # 1967) on :
 

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Originally posted by n8y8:
Congrats man. The military and such was never for me. But I do appreciate those who choose to make that sacrifice so that I may be here typing this up in complete freedom. Much love and respect. God Bless you and yours.

Matter of fact that goes to police and service folks of this board too. I know we rag on cops but they do perform a service that takes guts and courage. Not saying others dont have that, but you know what I am saying.

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Originally posted by n8y8:
Congrats man. The military and such was never for me. But I do appreciate those who choose to make that sacrifice so that I may be here typing this up in complete freedom. Much love and respect. God Bless you and yours.

Matter of fact that goes to police and service folks of this board too. I know we rag on cops but they do perform a service that takes guts and courage. Not saying others dont have that, but you know what I am saying.

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nate said it best

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+1
 

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Posted by 4.6 EATIN GM'S (Member # 1633) on :
 
keep up the good work nick! give a brother a call when your back in town
 

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Posted by SEMPERFI510 (Member # 627) on :
 
Good job passing OCS! I passed plc jr's but decided not to go to SR's after Iraq. Good luck at TBS! And you will not be really ready to lead shit as a butter bar, just have the basics to lead. Most will come with experience, believe me

[ January 13, 2007, 03:12 AM: Message edited by: SEMPERFI510 ]
 

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