Well, he is going to Phoenix end of this week to take some tests. If he passes he will be on his way to becoming a U.S. Marine!!! I am extremely happy and proud. He will be leaving sometime in November at this point. Going to San Diego for training. Signing up as Infantry. Wants to fight in Iraq. I am nervous about that but he is joining a branch of the military where he will have the best training possible (no offense to other branches). From his training, he will be seeking to join Recon and then after two years he will hopefully be in Force recon. It's the Marine version of Delta Force etc...

 

Best of luck to ya CP.

Stay low!!!!!

 

Good luck man! My best friend just finished his 4 years in the Marine Corps in July, and it was one heck of a trip. He went to Iraq twice, and even has the really cool story now that the chain that was used to pull down the statue of Sadaam near the end of the main war came off HIS TRUCK! Word of advice though, if they give you the option of going to Twenty-Nine Palms, CA.....run the other direction!!

 

u have 2 test 2 become infantry in the marines jk. hell, ive been waiting 2 year 2 b a pilot in the army.. but some dumb phuqing PFC's keep losing my paperwork or the endless red tape they make u go thru good luck to him.. im sure he will b fine.

 

What the hell is twenty nine palms? LOL...All I know at this point is that he is going to San Diego Camp Peddelton. After his 3 month training he has 10 days leave and then back for two more months of training. I feel good about it all. I know he will do well cuz he likes to be doing something besides sitting around. He likes action sports. He is a certified lifeguard, EMT, Fireman and former amateur bodybuilder with several first place wins. He will fit right in with the marines. Both the mental and physical training should be easier for him than the average joe.

 

Good luck CP, take care and watch your butt!

And not in the manner you sick pervs are thinking either!

 

He's not going into the Navy, no worries for that.

 

Thats funny...

He graduated Yavapai college to be a fireman and the only two branches that have them are the Air Force and the Navy. He didn't want to be on a ship so the Navy was out. The Air Force was out because the recruiter told him a bunch of crap and made promises I knew they couldnt keep cuz they did it to me so he was turned off by them. Went to the Marine recruiter and the guy didnt pressure him or lie to him or make empty promises. In fact it was just the opposite. Besides, he will fit right in with the Marines. I know he made the right choice. He has been busy as of late but I will have him log in and say goodbye soon.

 

My father was Air Force and my sister was Navy. d'oh! hehe

 

if hes not going there for basic, he'll be about a hour away from me in South Carolina.. lol

 

Ah, tell him to join the Air Force. Quailty of life is TOP NOTCH, and he can still do special forces sort of training. In the AF, we have Pararescue and Tactical Police, and those are some BAD dudes! The training is some of the toughest in the military. Right up there with Navy SEAL's and the Army's Special Forces. Did I mention that the quailty of life is the best out of all branches?

Tell him to at least talk to the Air Force guys. He will still go to Iraq and such, but will at least have AC while there. Let him know that he can still get out of the USMC up until he takes the oath for the second time at MEPS.

 

Well army has firemen and the MOS used to be 55M but it changed...anyway....Marines are good....i am army and love it....just cuz they have so many different types of training...my older bro is Navy Seabee....anyways..hope he has fun...when in doubt join the military...they cant fire u unless you really jack up and its a secure job....pay is good if your single and if your married it gets better..as long as you know how to use it wisely... just remember to tell him Capt Picard
"Never be the first and never be the last, dont volunteer and try to never be volunteered" .....best of luck to him

 

Hey Capt, shoot him my number if he wants a friend out here in SoCal, im about 30 mins from Pendleton, if you need it again, let me know... i can show him cool **** to do when he's off duty.

 

OK but he's only 19...not 21 yet. Whats the drinking age in CA?

 

thats something i still dont get.. "old enought" to kill, but not old enough 2 drink

 

hey if he is ever in fort bliss, tx then i am here...dont know him but after a few beers we will be best pals...plus drinking age in fort bliss is 18.......yep.....18.....out here everyone is old enough to kill and get drunk....as long as you stay on base....

 

cool...I have tried to upload a pic of him from the BBQ we had but tgo says its too big. I also tried resizing and it didnt work.

 

I thought the 21 age requirement was a federal thing, meaning anywhere in the US you have to be 21 to by booze.
But, yeah, when you turn 18 you can vote and die for America, but in the eyes of Bank One Ballpark, you're a "child." WTF?

 

yes its a federal law...but the military can and does turn and twist alot of the laws....plus basically some fed laws do not have any jurisdiction on military posts, bases, etc. Ft Bliss has a post policy that as long as you have a valid military id and are 18 then you can drink on post so far as you stay and post and do not do anything dumb. this is done to keep soldiers from venturing the dangerous streets of Juarez, MX......

 

its 21, im only 20, i just know this whole area really well, all the best beaches, places to go bowling, where the malls and more importantly, where the girls are at... haha

 

Cool, I'll be sure and let him know. He came home today from his two days of testing in Phoenix. I was at work so I haven't seen him just talked to him by cell. He passed all his tests and is leaving for boot camp Nov. 14th....

 

cool, you still have my number right? you can pass it down the line to him. too bad he wont be here on saturday, im going to a decent sized thirdgen meet out here, about 10-15 guys if the last count is correct..

 

PM me your number again...

 

If he comes out to Kaneohe Marine Corps Base, Hawaii, let me know. Takes about ten minutes to get the hulas and mai-tais going...

 

LOL...ok

 

see, look how close I am to where he will be.... 20 mins drive... MAX


Look how close!!!

zoom out 2 notches and look northwest a bit... BAM!!!

 

Calm down schwarzy...calm down LOL. I see that. He isn't going to be doing any visiting for awhile. Three months of boot camp and then 10 days leave. I am sure he will come here for that. Then it's back again to Pendelton for two more months of infantry training. After that I dont know.

 

yikes, sounds like he has lots of fun in store....

 

The Corps training is tough and most of it will be fun, but it's way different than an 8-5 job doing menial stuff. He'll learn more about discipline, teamwork and physical endurance in a few months than most ever will, and when he comes back to visit it will be evident that he's a new man.

 

They don't go to Camp Pendleton. That is is North in Oceanside, CA. A good 40 min from San Diego. The Marines Basic Training happens right here in Point Loma. Right next to Naval Station San Diego. They will spend 12 weeks here, until they graduate, and then be shipped off to their first duty station (where ever that might end up). I'm prior Air Force (no offence taken bout your "best training" comment), and every one of my friends are still in, or were miliatary. I also have 2 cousins stationed at Camp pendalton. I actually spend one weekend a month up there using my cousins garage, or the auto hobby shop to work on my car. Back to point.... His mental strength will not matter. The whole point of basic is to basically "brainwash" you into a new person. And for them to do that, they need to eliminate any notiones in your head that "you" think you know what's going on. Just my 2 cents... Good Luck. Huah

Joe

 

I just want to say thanks to everyone for wishing me goodluck on my newest life adventure. In just under a month now I will leave and start one of the most toughest and challenging tasks of my life. It will be rough but fun. Also as a correction, basic training is 13 weeks not 12. Then I have a 10 day leave, next I go to Camp Peddleton for 2 more months of infantry training. Then I get shipped out to a base unless they base me at Peddleton. It was a pleasure talking to you all while I was here; and when we had the meet down in Phoenix. I say once again Thanks and Goodbye!


OOH-RAH!!!

 

Later man, and when you get back, I'll show ya how to knock that second off your 1/4

 

Thats so nice Bruce, except the car was wrecked remember? I don't think it will be raced for awhile if at all. In fatc he is selling for 3K or best offer right now because I decided not to buy it. All it needs is a new axle, axle seal, lower control arm and a front a-arm. About 500 in parts I believe. Nice car to have for the money.