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The military is not for everyone, thats for sure. You need to have thick skin, and endurance. If you have that, you can make it for sure.
The military is not for everyone, thats for sure. You need to have thick skin, and endurance. If you have that, you can make it for sure.
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Originally posted by mapex
I wanna kno what think about being over their?? Ive been thinking of joining the marine core n what not but i still cant get up enough nerve. i guess i just want to kno is it worth it?


Here is the deal on that. If you wanna join, join. Just like Glenn said, you have to have determination and thick skin. Gotta get past all the b.s. And what do you mean is it worth it? What kinda question is that?
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I wanna kno what think about being over their?? Ive been thinking of joining the marine core n what not but i still cant get up enough nerve. i guess i just want to kno is it worth it?


Here is the deal on that. If you wanna join, join. Just like Glenn said, you have to have determination and thick skin. Gotta get past all the b.s. And what do you mean is it worth it? What kinda question is that?
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Defending your country is worth it.... I can't think of too many other things better than defending your family and freedom.
Defending your country is worth it.... I can't think of too many other things better than defending your family and freedom.
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Yes max it is you get free collage and other stuf i my self wil.l join the USMC and ive been to the young marine camp it is worth it
Yes max it is you get free collage and other stuf i my self wil.l join the USMC and ive been to the young marine camp it is worth it
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OMG it's DNG!

Yeah the Military isn't for everyone. I came very close to joining but getting married is what ultimately prevented me from joining the Military, I just wouldn't be able to handle being away from my wife for that long, just don't know how you handle it Glenn (aka DNG). I have a lot of respect for those who do serve, especially the ones who've got families that they're leaving behind.

By the way, nice to see you around here again Glenn.
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Yeah the Military isn't for everyone. I came very close to joining but getting married is what ultimately prevented me from joining the Military, I just wouldn't be able to handle being away from my wife for that long, just don't know how you handle it Glenn (aka DNG). I have a lot of respect for those who do serve, especially the ones who've got families that they're leaving behind.

By the way, nice to see you around here again Glenn.
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Vizzed relic no more! Nice to see you DNG!

I would say something about joining the military, but all that is to be said has been said.

John: What type of food do you eat over there?
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I would say something about joining the military, but all that is to be said has been said.

John: What type of food do you eat over there?
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Well there is a pretty nice DFAC (chow hall) here on liberty. So anything you can imagine really. Little pizzas, there is steak and lobster night, omelets, breakfast burritos, fish, ribs, etc. But don't get excited yet. Its not terrible food, but most of it certainly isn't good. Most of it is mediocre food that is over cooked and has no flavor or a weird flavor. Everything over here tastes weird. When we stoped in Camp Virginia, Kuwait I went to McDonald's really quick and got me a big mac, but it was quite the let down. Not the same at all. Quite depressing actually.
Well there is a pretty nice DFAC (chow hall) here on liberty. So anything you can imagine really. Little pizzas, there is steak and lobster night, omelets, breakfast burritos, fish, ribs, etc. But don't get excited yet. Its not terrible food, but most of it certainly isn't good. Most of it is mediocre food that is over cooked and has no flavor or a weird flavor. Everything over here tastes weird. When we stoped in Camp Virginia, Kuwait I went to McDonald's really quick and got me a big mac, but it was quite the let down. Not the same at all. Quite depressing actually.
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Originally posted by John
Well there is a pretty nice DFAC (chow hall) here on liberty. So anything you can imagine really. Little pizzas, there is steak and lobster night, omelets, breakfast burritos, fish, ribs, etc. But don't get excited yet. Its not terrible food, but most of it certainly isn't good. Most of it is mediocre food that is over cooked and has no flavor or a weird flavor. Everything over here tastes weird. When we stoped in Camp Virginia, Kuwait I went to McDonald's really quick and got me a big mac, but it was quite the let down. Not the same at all. Quite depressing actually.
That sucks! At least you have something to look forward to when your time is over...besides AC and Safety...

Are the rations at least good?
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Well there is a pretty nice DFAC (chow hall) here on liberty. So anything you can imagine really. Little pizzas, there is steak and lobster night, omelets, breakfast burritos, fish, ribs, etc. But don't get excited yet. Its not terrible food, but most of it certainly isn't good. Most of it is mediocre food that is over cooked and has no flavor or a weird flavor. Everything over here tastes weird. When we stoped in Camp Virginia, Kuwait I went to McDonald's really quick and got me a big mac, but it was quite the let down. Not the same at all. Quite depressing actually.
That sucks! At least you have something to look forward to when your time is over...besides AC and Safety...

Are the rations at least good?
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Well we have AC in our rooms, it works pretty good. The AC in the trucks doesn't work worth a crap, but that's situation normal.

By rations i think your referring to MREs (Meal Ready to Eat). If you are hungry they do the trick. They have improved tremendously over the past couple of decades, even since I joined in 06. I've only had to eat one this deployment. I am pretty much MREd out.
Well we have AC in our rooms, it works pretty good. The AC in the trucks doesn't work worth a crap, but that's situation normal.

By rations i think your referring to MREs (Meal Ready to Eat). If you are hungry they do the trick. They have improved tremendously over the past couple of decades, even since I joined in 06. I've only had to eat one this deployment. I am pretty much MREd out.
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I am kinda curious about the MREs.
1. How big are they?
2. how much food do they contain?
3. how long can they last until they spoil?
4. what kind of food do they have?
I am kinda curious about the MREs.
1. How big are they?
2. how much food do they contain?
3. how long can they last until they spoil?
4. what kind of food do they have?
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Yeah, I did mean MRE. I'm just used to them being called rations because that's what they're called in Metal Gear Solid...

Do all of the clothes you wear keep you cooler?
Yeah, I did mean MRE. I'm just used to them being called rations because that's what they're called in Metal Gear Solid...

Do all of the clothes you wear keep you cooler?
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MREs are physically about the size of a typical
MREs are physically about the size of a typical
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MREs are physically about the size of a typical 1 subject notebook, but several inches thick (thickness varies per meal)

They contain about 1200-1400 calories if I remember correctly. Enough to get a soldier by on one meal a day.

I'm sure they have a shelf life but I know they can last a long ass time.

They have 24 meal sets. 12 in each box. They contain anything from Tuna, to spaghetti, to imitation boneless pork patty. Also they are accompanied by side items like crackers, spreads, candy, fruits, etc.


And no clothes i put on keep me cooler, only hotter.
MREs are physically about the size of a typical 1 subject notebook, but several inches thick (thickness varies per meal)

They contain about 1200-1400 calories if I remember correctly. Enough to get a soldier by on one meal a day.

I'm sure they have a shelf life but I know they can last a long ass time.

They have 24 meal sets. 12 in each box. They contain anything from Tuna, to spaghetti, to imitation boneless pork patty. Also they are accompanied by side items like crackers, spreads, candy, fruits, etc.


And no clothes i put on keep me cooler, only hotter.
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Originally posted by John

And no clothes i put on keep me cooler, only hotter.
I knew it! My bro was wrong. He said that the more clothes you wear over there, the cooler you are.

Also, how long do you have to be out on duty? I mean per day, like how long do you have to do...whatever you have to do.
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And no clothes i put on keep me cooler, only hotter.
I knew it! My bro was wrong. He said that the more clothes you wear over there, the cooler you are.

Also, how long do you have to be out on duty? I mean per day, like how long do you have to do...whatever you have to do.
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College in the Marines is free when your active and you have the gi bill after wards. I leave for boot camp in late july and the only real piece of advice I get all the time is boot camp is boot camp. What I mean is life after boot camp in the Marines is different then life during boot camp. Also if your scared about boot camp just know that they prepare you for the crucible. Just go talk to the Marine recruiters. I haven't met any that I didn't think were chill. Oh and it's Marine Corp.

So john what branch of the military are you in?
College in the Marines is free when your active and you have the gi bill after wards. I leave for boot camp in late july and the only real piece of advice I get all the time is boot camp is boot camp. What I mean is life after boot camp in the Marines is different then life during boot camp. Also if your scared about boot camp just know that they prepare you for the crucible. Just go talk to the Marine recruiters. I haven't met any that I didn't think were chill. Oh and it's Marine Corp.

So john what branch of the military are you in?
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I usually wake up at about 445 get ready talk to my girlfriend on windows live, go out get the truck ready, then go eat, do the mission, come back, all that other happy bs. So a day can last anywhere from 8 to 12 hours. Not too bad, depends on what we are doing.

The biggest thing for basic training that i learned is that the DSs (drill Sargent) don't owe you anything and don't be upset or shocked when you are treated terribly. It happens and the sooner people realize that its just going to happen the easier it is. Good luck with the marine corp and all. Marines don't have as nice of equipment as the army, but at least their uniforms look cooler!
I usually wake up at about 445 get ready talk to my girlfriend on windows live, go out get the truck ready, then go eat, do the mission, come back, all that other happy bs. So a day can last anywhere from 8 to 12 hours. Not too bad, depends on what we are doing.

The biggest thing for basic training that i learned is that the DSs (drill Sargent) don't owe you anything and don't be upset or shocked when you are treated terribly. It happens and the sooner people realize that its just going to happen the easier it is. Good luck with the marine corp and all. Marines don't have as nice of equipment as the army, but at least their uniforms look cooler!
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I read this entire topic, and found it very, very interesting. Good to see you John (and briefly DNG lol)and glad to hear you are doing ok!
I read this entire topic, and found it very, very interesting. Good to see you John (and briefly DNG lol)and glad to hear you are doing ok!
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Just a little update, we all make it home safe and sound back in January
Just a little update, we all make it home safe and sound back in January
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Camel spiders arent even that big. lol most of those pics you can see on the web are fake.

But John have you ever heard of Man love Thursday?

From what I heard the troops over there call it that, becasue the iraqi's(muslim) men view women for sex only as reproduction. So before friday, the muslim day of rest, the men have sex with each other for "pleasure".

I heard about this on tv when they were interviewing some soldier he said "oh man, dont talk to them about man love thursdays they hate it when you bring that up"
LOL
Camel spiders arent even that big. lol most of those pics you can see on the web are fake.

But John have you ever heard of Man love Thursday?

From what I heard the troops over there call it that, becasue the iraqi's(muslim) men view women for sex only as reproduction. So before friday, the muslim day of rest, the men have sex with each other for "pleasure".

I heard about this on tv when they were interviewing some soldier he said "oh man, dont talk to them about man love thursdays they hate it when you bring that up"
LOL
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