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04-16-2012 , 10:51 PM

R_Webb18

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He talked to a recruiter today and really wants to join. The recruiter said over and over its his decision but also he can swear next week.

I think he might like it. My cousin joined last year and he said he has no regrets.

My parents are really mad but its obv his decision.

is he crazy?

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04-16-2012 , 11:05 PM

knivesout

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It's great that they've started letting gays into the military -- I'd tell him go for it!

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04-16-2012 , 11:08 PM

SGT RJ

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My experience in the military (Army) was generally positive.

The military appeals to a certain type of people, and it's not a bad way to earn college money if that's his reason.

I say support his decision, whatever he decides, and wish him the best in boot.

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04-16-2012 , 11:08 PM

ninetynine99

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crazy like a fox

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04-16-2012 , 11:09 PM

Booker Woodfox

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He's probably not crazy but there is a significant chance that he is on drugs. Mention this possibility to your parents and suggest that they go down to Walgreens and purchase one of those "do it yourself" drug testing kits that are marketed to parents of middle school aged future burnouts. Once he comes back positive for ethyl sulfate your parents will be able to confidently tell him that the military will never accept a wasteoid like him so he might as well get on with the business of dropping out of school, landing a minimum wage job and fathering a couple of children out of wedlock.

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04-16-2012 , 11:10 PM

Omar Comin

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It's great that they've started letting gays into the military -- I'd tell him go for it!

You're seriously making gay jokes? Grow up.

OP, how old? Does he have a future in anything else?

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04-16-2012 , 11:18 PM

lonely_but_rich

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Richard, are you worried he'll be physically superior to you when he returns?

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04-16-2012 , 11:27 PM

DblBarrelJ

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And mentally IMO

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04-16-2012 , 11:30 PM

AlligatorBloodFTW

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i heard you have to run a lot in boot camp and have to wake up early too

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04-16-2012 , 11:33 PM

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MrWookie

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I mean, if people watch Full Metal Jacket and conclude, "Yeah, that's the life I want to live for the next several years," I'd tell them to enlist in the Marines, too.

Last edited by MrWookie; 04-16-2012 at 11:33 PM. Reason: The first and last words out of your stinkin' holes is gonna be sir. DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME?

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04-16-2012 , 11:35 PM

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DblBarrelJ

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In all seriousness, it attracts people who want a challenge.

If that's what he's looking for, something where he can always look back and go "**** YEA I SURVIVED THAT" he'll find it in the Corps.

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04-16-2012 , 11:35 PM

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AlligatorBloodFTW

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freedom isn't free

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04-16-2012 , 11:38 PM

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R_Webb18

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Originally Posted by AlligatorBloodFTW

i heard you have to run a lot in boot camp and have to wake up early too

hes 18.

he likes to run. he also always been a morning person.

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04-16-2012 , 11:39 PM

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EvilSteve

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How's his war face?

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04-16-2012 , 11:43 PM

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CheckRaise

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freedom isn't free

pretty sure it only costs a buck o five though

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04-16-2012 , 11:46 PM

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ninetynine99

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Originally Posted by R_Webb18

hes 18.

he likes to run. he also always been a morning person.

definitely qualified for the position imo

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04-16-2012 , 11:48 PM

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EvilSteve

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Originally Posted by R_Webb18

hes 18.

he likes to run. he also always been a morning person.

Young morning people who like to run should definitely join the marines. There's no other outlet for that kind of energy.

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04-16-2012 , 11:51 PM

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AlligatorBloodFTW

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good point Evil Steve Jobs. OP how does he feel about killing terrorists.

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04-17-2012 , 12:06 AM

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gder402

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If he spells as well as you the he should join.

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04-17-2012 , 12:08 AM

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ninetynine99

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If he spells as well as you the he should join.

LOL!

Your post was a level... corect?

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04-17-2012 , 12:09 AM

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CBorders

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He'll need to recite the last few words from this video clip

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04-17-2012 , 12:12 AM

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esad

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I mean, if people watch Full Metal Jacket and conclude, "Yeah, that's the life I want to live for the next several years," I'd tell them to enlist in the Marines, too.

Yeah because real life is exactly like what happens in movies.

Hey did you hear about the giant lizard that destroyed Tokyo too?

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04-17-2012 , 12:30 AM

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AlligatorBloodFTW

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i heard it was a giant surfing lizard that rides in on Tsunamis

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04-17-2012 , 12:39 AM

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gder402

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Originally Posted by ninetynine99

LOL!

Your post was a level... corect?

Noppe

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04-17-2012 , 12:39 AM

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budblown

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He knew it was coming...

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