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It disgusts me that such a man would go to prison, due to commanders trying to cover their own @$$. But I do understand that he violated something of the rules of engagement. I like Army guys, but it seems like their generals are trying to get them killed. He knew that he had to release a...

Let me guess. Marine? Army's targets are too big to worry about pinpoint accuracy to that degree. You'll probably have to do it with RCO's. You set up for bzo, but don't adjust for windage.

Man, lately I heard all of these stories of former Marines kicking criminal butt after they're out of the service. That WWII guy that beat up the pick-pocket. That other guy who avenged a cop, by killing his killer, and now this guy. I hope I can do that someday.

So you like dvds, huh? go airforce, lol. Just kidding. But just to let you know, Air Force guys don't run, they bike. I'm joining marines myself, and people I know think that Air Force biking for their fitness tests is a joke. Regardless of what you do, you need to learn how to run, because...

Some schools do it right, but it always depends on who's in charge, especially in high school. One guy I know had a serious ROTC, working out and getting strong, but switched schools, and their JROTC just hung out all the time, like a big joke. Also I know some of the kids who do JROTC at the...

Man, I'll be in bootcamp before I get an answer. Today is my last day on the internet for awhile.

I'm pretty sure most people cut it close on the runs, at around 13:00 minutes, but can probably do more pullups than me, but I'm really going to compete against the physically best, and I'll need some knowledge or something for the edge. I know things like leadership traits, and general...

I wouldn't worry about age all too much. I know a guy who went through at 26-27, I think, but he was up there in late 20's. The official limit is 27, but with some exceptions to 29. I wouldn't count on waiting 3 more years, though, if I wanted to join, I'd get my butt moving and sign up...

I'm going to the marines, but I wouldn't suggest everyone else join. I've seen 2 guys go there, and have the DIs call my recruiter saying they can't hack it. Don't want to insult you or anything, but you sound like you're making a big deal about getting into combat, and you want a technical...

Hi guys. I was called up to go to boot camp a month early, and that's this monday. Shocked me to suddenly learn I was going, but I've gotten over that. I wanted to get the best possible in shape, but my plan got cut short. I'm kinda just passing though. Pullups: 5 1.5 Mile Run: 11:45...

I knew you were out there somewhere :). Mind if I ask what your MOS was? I've read the book army BCT book, be smart, be ready, and its helpful, but seems to be general, and it was written for the army. I've got a ton of questions, that I'll ask both marines here and my recruiter. Where would...

Two Marines boarded a quick shuttle flight out of Dallas, headed for Houston. One sat in the window seat, the other sat in the middle seat. Just before take-off, an Army soldier got on and took the aisle seat next to the two Marines. The Soldier kicked off his shoes, wiggled his toes and was...

WARNING: I don't tell very good stories. Don't read if you can't put up with my writing or have a short attention-span. Hi, I posted a long time ago about questioning my chances of getting in with light asthma. I've wanted to join the army at that point, not really considering anything else...

Amen to that. My friend's m-16 jammed 6 times while qualifying. He sure doesn't trust that thing.

A nice read, and a good break from the media.

yeah, yeah, I heard all about the gas chamber and making the walls sweat, but I'm still determined to join. The thing is I have used an inhaler after my 13th birthday, but I never had to be hospitalized for it. My doctor says I would probably do alright within the military, but the problem is...

Don't know if noone read my post, but he ain't deploying

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1724236/posts Some new info. Basically, he's angry they banned him from the war zone in Afghanistan, and he is apparently an armored reconnaissance troop leader. The reasoning was that he'd be a special target. Sounds plausible enough, seeing as how...

I wonder what his mos is?

No offense to your country, but South Africa doesn't seem to be nit-picky with the health of their soldiers. I just hope the Iraq war crisis makes US the same way. Previously, they would flat out say no to those wanting to join. Then they softened up saying if you've never had asthma after...