February 2011
25 posts
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Feb 26th
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Imposter
Sgt Grit, I just wanted to let you know that I ran across a young man not even in is twenties that stated to his buddies that he was in the Marine Corps.  I had walked into the local Casey’s Convenience Store to buy the local paper and to a pack of chew when I saw 3 or 4 young guys standing and talking to a young guy. They had been asking where he had been and had not seen him for period of...
Feb 24th
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J.J. DID TIE BUCKLE
Learn it
Feb 23rd
A Couple of No No's
marinecorpspoolee: It is the United States Marine Corps, not Corp. A Corps is a military unit smaller than an Army and larger than a division. Corp is the abbreviation for Corporation. Marines go to Boot Camp, not basic training. The Corps goes well beyond the basics and returns a well trained gentleman or lady to the society from which it harvests recruits. Drill Instructors make Marines,...
Feb 21st
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Feb 20th
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Take a moment to remember all the people with...
There are a ton of land, sea and sand between some couples. 
Feb 15th
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Take responsibility for your actions
Feb 13th
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Employ your command in accordance with its...
Feb 13th
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Develop a sense of responsibility in your...
Feb 12th
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Make sound and timely decisions
Feb 12th
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Train your Marines as a team
Feb 11th
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Ensure that the task is understood, supervised,...
Feb 11th
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Set the example
Feb 10th
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Keep your Marines informed
Feb 10th
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Know your Marines and lookout for their welfare
Feb 9th
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Know yourself and seek self improvement
Feb 9th
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Be technically and tactically proficient
Feb 9th
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Feb 9th
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Feb 8th
21 notes
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Feb 7th
6 notes
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Chronic Marine Syndrome
This condition affects mostly men, but also can affect some women, too.     Symptoms to look for are:  1. Pride in oneself and the organization they represent. 2. A strong willingness to put in extra attention to detail to get the job done. 3. May wear articles of Marine clothing; T-shirts, jackets, watches, well into their 80’s. 4. Will not hesitate to stand up or put their hand over their...
Feb 6th
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Feb 4th
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When you ask an airman what he does, he will respond, “I’m in the Air Force.” When you ask a sailor what she does, she’ll respond, “I’m in the Navy.” If you ask a Marine what he does, he’ll say “I am a Marine.”
Feb 3rd
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Ever fall down so hard your glasses fell off?
Welcome to my PT experience tonight. When you’re running sprints watch out for pot holes.
Feb 3rd
Feb 2nd
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