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20 years old and enlisting tomorrow. Tips and thoughts?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Shelton yesterday. 35 Replies 0 Likes
I've been thinking about it since a freshman in high school and I am finally making the decision. I've talked to the recruiter a bunch of times and he was helpful in answering my questions about the…Continue
Chainsaw help
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I tested to see if there was spark. Nothing coming from the plug (tested with old and new plug) but the coil is definitely producing juice as I was shocked by it. I'm guessing the spark plug wire is…Continue
Any way to make the ALICE pack more comfortable for ruck marches/hiking.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jess Levens Feb 15. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I'm just doing this as exercise and preparation for military should I decide to enlist. I don't have a frame for the pack, is that something I should get? When I put a 35 lb plate in there it pokes…Continue
Mossberg 500 help
Started this discussion. Last reply by Uncle Sam Jan 8. 3 Replies 0 Likes
So I just bought the thing and I was trying to take off the stock. I thought if I pressed on this pin that it would start to disassemble but I was wrong. It's actually the pin that is connected to…Continue
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Rick Shelton replied to Uncle Sam's discussion 20 years old and enlisting tomorrow. Tips and thoughts?
The Dutch Dastard replied to Uncle Sam's discussion 20 years old and enlisting tomorrow. Tips and thoughts?"Ahh....the army didn't want my crooked back, dinged knees, or flat feet either. A buddy of mine (fit and smart as a whip) didn't get in to flight school because his parents were divorced (yup, that was the only reason).
If you truly…"
Graz1802 replied to Uncle Sam's discussion 20 years old and enlisting tomorrow. Tips and thoughts?"Some Marines have already given you some great advice. The best advice I can give you is to just take it one day at a time. Seeing what's on the training schedule a few days out does nothing for you. What do you have to do…"
"You'll come out of boot looking like Heracles then.
I wish you luck in your future. "
Christopher M. Bartone replied to Uncle Sam's discussion 20 years old and enlisting tomorrow. Tips and thoughts?"Here's the advice my WWII vet grandfather gave me: Keep your eyes open, your mouth shut, and NEVER volunteer for anything.
My addition is to resist the temptation to get involved in the "us vs them" attitude I see too many…"
Uncle Sam replied to Uncle Sam's discussion 20 years old and enlisting tomorrow. Tips and thoughts?"I actually do love doing pushups, and since you no-ballsed me I'll make sure to do that haha."
Carl Monster replied to Uncle Sam's discussion 20 years old and enlisting tomorrow. Tips and thoughts?"Eating..ugh.
I remember sitting down to eat with at the Naval Academy when they would host us for races.
Unlike a normal bustling college dining hall, everyone filed in at once, did all this premeal stuff like pledge of allegiance and whatever…"
Ted A. Hunt replied to Uncle Sam's discussion 20 years old and enlisting tomorrow. Tips and thoughts?"With a username like UncleSam, it seems clear this young man had his mind made up already, and has every right to have done so. He's certainly thought about it a long time. I'm very glad he got good specific advice on the side affirming…"
Rick Shelton replied to Uncle Sam's discussion 20 years old and enlisting tomorrow. Tips and thoughts?"One could always move out of the country."
Rick Shelton replied to Uncle Sam's discussion 20 years old and enlisting tomorrow. Tips and thoughts?"I would say stand out as much as you can but in a good way. The reason is that by standing out and doing an outstanding job you get promoted much quicker and that is bread and butter in the military. Get the job done the first time, get…"
Jess Levens replied to Uncle Sam's discussion 20 years old and enlisting tomorrow. Tips and thoughts?"After-service education benefits have only been improved in the form of the Post 9/11 GI Bill, which is incredible. TA for active duty was cut but is being reinstated.
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Tyrson replied to Uncle Sam's discussion 20 years old and enlisting tomorrow. Tips and thoughts?"You best do lots of research, try and find out why more vet's suicide then die in combat. Look up Kissingers quote on what he thinks of soldiers, it'll give you an idea of what your "leaders" think of you. Check out about the…"
"I owe a lot to my service too, and will always be proud of it. If I had gotten seriously injured, I may have felt differently, though. I was lucky to come out in one piece. I was lucky enough to have it enhance my life.…"
Jess Levens replied to Uncle Sam's discussion 20 years old and enlisting tomorrow. Tips and thoughts?"For boot camp, just keep your mouth shut and do what they say, when they say it. Don't try to stand out. Blend in. Take it meal by meal, Sunday by Sunday.
It will suck, but it's more mental than physical. If you can keep yourself locked…"
Jess Levens replied to Uncle Sam's discussion 20 years old and enlisting tomorrow. Tips and thoughts?"Sorry your friend had a bad experience, but you do not know what the hell you are talking about. Besides lifelong friends, confidence and other life skills, the Corps is where I got all of my professional training. I have a fantastic job…"
William L. Unkel replied to Uncle Sam's discussion 20 years old and enlisting tomorrow. Tips and thoughts?"Pay attention during training.
Train like your life depends upon it."
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- At 11:07pm on April 28, 2012, Josh Martin said…
Thanks for the advice; I will take it to heart. You definitely need to work hard, especially in this economy, to prove yourself. I know I am up for the work; it's just gonna be some tough years in college. You sound just like my brother! He too is an engineering student at a community college working on his second semester. He chose engineering because it pays well and is in demand.
Good luck on your degree and college.
- At 10:46pm on March 10, 2011,
Nick G said… - If you are going to be drilling through 4 x 4 posts, you are going to be much happier with an 18V drill. This drill may get the job done but an 18V drill will do it with much more ease.
DeWalt makes fine tools. If you are going to be alot of projects I would suggest investing in a DeWalt or Milwaukee drill. They make good stuff that lasts forever.
- At 10:51pm on February 21, 2011,
Brett McKay said… We're coming out with AoM stationery next week if you're interested. Here's a link:
http://www.pagestationery.com/stationery-for-men.html
Click on the motifs to see all that if offered and tell me what you think.
- At 11:53pm on July 19, 2010, Brett McKay said…
- I've been in Minnesota for the past week and a half so I'm afraid not. Did you go?
- At 8:46am on June 23, 2010,
Ryan Scott said… - Until last week, I had 186 points and was ranked 179th. I decided to add my flickr photos to my profile. Thing is I have over 6000 photos in my flickr account. This propelled me from 186 points to over 12000. I alerted Brett about this issue and told him that I do not deserve the prizes associated with the points.
- At 12:15pm on June 4, 2010,
Margie said… - Happy Birthday Sam! Have a Super day today.
- At 10:53pm on May 18, 2010,
Sasha said… - Yeah Shane vanished. No goodbye or nothing. Not even a hey here is my email like Cody did when he left. I have no idea what is up he was just gone. I liked that kid he had moxy.
- At 4:21pm on April 28, 2010,
Datin'Kait said… - Haha, thanks! How kind of you to remember!
- At 2:46pm on March 20, 2010,
Herb Munson said… - Alright! Welcome to The Great Debate. Great to have you with us.
- At 8:15am on March 12, 2010,
Dennard said… - Hi, Sam. It's been a while since I've used Irish Spring so others would probably know more than I do. You might want to try posing the question in the Mr. Clean group. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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