It's Now official...

[CuongNhuka]

I have officially joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Well, ok, sorta. I have gone through MEPS (Military Entrence Processing Service, or something like that). Basiclly, I had a military physical, and swore in. I go to Basic training 6 October as an E-2 Private First Class (thanks to 2 years of JROTC). My M.O.S. Option (in the Marines you sign up for an option, you get your M.O.S. at Basic) is 1142, Electrical Maintence and Repair Specialist.

I've been makeing the announcement in several of my classes, and getting some looks. Some people are impressed, many looked afraid. It doesn't help that tell them the following in my announcement: "When all was said and done, I had to fill out Annex A, B, and C. Annex A says that everything in my foulder is true to the best of my knoweldge. Annex B says that if I do drugs, Gunney Srgt Shelton (who was in charge of my MEPS station) has permission to kill me. And Annex C says that I have permission to kill people that mess me!" Obviously Annex A is crap, the military doesn't really care if I'm being truethful.

If anyone wants to hear my funny stories about MEPS (some of which are hilarious), let me know, and I'll post them later.

Parting thought; Who Wants Some!?!

 

[DavidCC]

Congratulations!

A brave choice. "GET SOME!"

 

[arnisador]

Hey, that's great! Congratulations!

 

[Andy Moynihan]

OOHrah!

 

[Twin Fist]

congrats!

and Thank You, for your service to our country.

 

[Kacey]

Congrats! And thanks for choosing to serve our country in this fashion.

 

[Nolerama]

Defend and represent our country proudly. My congratulations. Don't forget to see the world while in the military. It's a great opportunity.

 

[theletch1]

OOH-RAH!!!
As a former Marine myself I can tell you that you have a hell of a tough road ahead of you in boot camp but it's well worth it to become a part of the brotherhood. My MOS when I was in was 2674/2699. Don't ask what's in store for you in boot camp...I won't spoil the surprise and nothing I could tell you would really prepare you for it anyway. Best of luck, recruit. (I'll call you Jarhead when you graduate).

 

[Andy Moynihan]

OOH-RAH!!!
As a former Marine myself I can tell you that you have a hell of a tough road ahead of you in boot camp but it's well worth it to become a part of the brotherhood. My MOS when I was in was 2674/2699. Don't ask what's in store for you in boot camp...I won't spoil the surprise and nothing I could tell you would really prepare you for it anyway. Best of luck, recruit. (I'll call you Jarhead when you graduate).

"GET OFF MY BUS!"

 

[shesulsa]

Train hard, fight hard, come back alive soldier.

:asian:

 

[CuongNhuka]

Don't ask what's in store for you in boot camp...I won't spoil the surprise and nothing I could tell you would really prepare you for it anyway. Best of luck, recruit. (I'll call you Jarhead when you graduate).

The recruiters played a video of boot camp while I was talking to them, and several times there-after. I have an idea of what I've gotten myself into.

 

[agemechanic03]

Best of luck to ya bud!! Air Force myself, and who knows, just might run into each other one day in the field.

 

[terryl965]

Remember Train hard and keep safe, Thank you for caring enough to serve this great land. :asian:

 

[Makalakumu]

With all of the foreign entanglements our country has gotten itself into, do you feel like you made the right decision for your future? Why?

 

[CuongNhuka]

With all of the foreign entanglements our country has gotten itself into, do you feel like you made the right decision for your future? Why?

Honestly, this is really the only way I'm going to pay for college. Execpt for incuring massive debt, which looks worse then the small chance of death.

 

[MJS]

I have officially joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Well, ok, sorta. I have gone through MEPS (Military Entrence Processing Service, or something like that). Basiclly, I had a military physical, and swore in. I go to Basic training 6 October as an E-2 Private First Class (thanks to 2 years of JROTC). My M.O.S. Option (in the Marines you sign up for an option, you get your M.O.S. at Basic) is 1142, Electrical Maintence and Repair Specialist.

I've been makeing the announcement in several of my classes, and getting some looks. Some people are impressed, many looked afraid. It doesn't help that tell them the following in my announcement: "When all was said and done, I had to fill out Annex A, B, and C. Annex A says that everything in my foulder is true to the best of my knoweldge. Annex B says that if I do drugs, Gunney Srgt Shelton (who was in charge of my MEPS station) has permission to kill me. And Annex C says that I have permission to kill people that mess me!" Obviously Annex A is crap, the military doesn't really care if I'm being truethful.

If anyone wants to hear my funny stories about MEPS (some of which are hilarious), let me know, and I'll post them later.

Parting thought; Who Wants Some!?!

Congrats on your decision! Good luck with everything and be safe!

Mike

 

[elder999]

Thank you for your service.:asian:

Good luck and be safe.

 

[Makalakumu]

Honestly, this is really the only way I'm going to pay for college. Execpt for incuring massive debt, which looks worse then the small chance of death.

Debt is only money. Money is absolutely nothing. Your life is worth more money then the government can give you. Unless your priciples can be bought...

 

[MBuzzy]

Good luck...As you know, its not going to be easy...just be ready for it! If at all possible, talk to a few Marines who ARE NOT recruiters and who DO NOT work at the MEPS. I've know a heck of a lot of Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines who have horror stories about their recruiters. Just remember, whatever they tell you - they will never have to see you again, and when they do, they'll outrank you by enough that it doesn't matter what they said to you!

Good luck in Basic and keep us posted. I might run into you out there too.

 

[MBuzzy]

Oh yeah....and I know it was a joke, but just for the record, they DO care if you lie on those entry forms. Plenty of people have lost careers due to paperwork "errors" during entry.