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    Just saw this commercial? Who wants to play for the JV? The Marine Corps and IDF were my two choices and I don't speak Hebrew.
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    Some of my high school friends thought I had gone into the Corps to be
    a sniper!

    Naaahh....been a lifeguard since I was 14. The Coast Guard was a logical choice!
    I have lost my mind. If found, please give it a snack and return it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Elessar View Post
    Some of my high school friends thought I had gone into the Corps to be
    a sniper!

    Naaahh....been a lifeguard since I was 14. The Coast Guard was a logical choice!
    I'm actually qualified to be a lifeguard. I'm WSQ. Odd no one bothered to mention Marines deployed on boats. F-ng recruiters.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunny View Post
    I'm actually qualified to be a lifeguard. I'm WSQ. Odd no one bothered to mention Marines deployed on boats. F-ng recruiters.
    I am WSI and BSA Aquatics Director trained.

    When I went through MEPS, I aced the physical part but could not do the swim because U of Pittsburgh's pool was
    being refurbished. So the recruiter called my WSIT from college to verify I was a good swimmer! Steve said "Hell
    Yes! He should have swam for me instead of football and track". Steve is now in the National Swimming Hall of Fame.
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    I wouldn't join the Marines because of their potty mouths.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Perianne View Post
    I wouldn't join the Marines because of their potty mouths.

    @Perianne.....Dammit !!...Your making me smile again!!



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    Quote Originally Posted by Perianne View Post
    I wouldn't join the Marines because of their potty mouths.
    I wouldn't join the Marines because I am not bad enough
    Last edited by PixieStix; 12-05-2015 at 12:49 AM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PixieStix View Post
    I would'nt join the Marines because I am not bad enough
    Yeah. So you say.
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    I didn't join the Marines because it was/is too dangerous ... oh wait.... well, I didn't joint the Marines because they are all crazy .... oh wait .... I didn't join the Marines because they don't pay enough ... errr, no that isn't why .... I didn't joint the Marines because I didn't want to spend my career on a Navy ship .... yeah, that's it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Perianne View Post
    I wouldn't join the Marines because of their potty mouths.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CSM View Post
    I didn't join the Marines because it was/is too dangerous ... oh wait.... well, I didn't joint the Marines because they are all crazy .... oh wait .... I didn't join the Marines because they don't pay enough ... errr, no that isn't why .... I didn't joint the Marines because I didn't want to spend my career on a Navy ship .... yeah, that's it!
    I keep telling everyone you're the wisest enlisted guy on the board.

    And truth be told it was "See the recruiter in back of the courtroom or go with the bailiff.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunny View Post
    And truth be told it was "See the recruiter in back of the courtroom or go with the bailiff.

    Ah, the "good old days"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bilgerat View Post
    Ah, the "good old days"
    It was hilarious in hindsight. The Air Force recruiter said "Sorry you got too much attitude and no respect for authority'? I looked at the Navy guy and said f- THAT. WHo wants to be on a boat for most of their lives. Someone failed to send me the memo that Marines ride around on those same boats.

    Then there was Gunnery Sergeant Skipper. If he wasn't drunk he was asleep. "Come on and set your ass right down here, son. I think we can solve your problem."
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