We consistently receive pallets of surplus with red stains all over it. We've heard its Kool-Aid during trauma training among other theories, but still don't know for sure.

I feel like I’d have stayed in if it was coed ass eating all the time

Here's mine:

Last November after our Birthday Ball, a couple of Marines and I went to go clubbing in the heart of Atlanta. Living up to our tradition, we in our Dress Blue Alphas and all drinking hard with me buying shots for the Junior Marines since we were in the middle of a shutdown. I was probably the most senior Marine in the group with a decent medal rack compared to the everyone else.

After we did a loud toast and downed a shot, some random guy approaches me.

"Hey man" the guy said to me.

I turned to him wondering what he had to say.

"Per Army Regulation 670-1, you're not supposed to be wearing your dress uniforms in public!" he shouted over the din of the club.

I was buzzed and damn near drunk at that point but my boozed up brain was like, "WTF DOES THIS RETARD THINK HE'S TALKING TO???"

"Hey man, per the United States Marine Corps, I don't give a flying FUCK ABOUT YOUR STUPID ARMY REGULATIONS!" I screamed back at him.

I could see his face turn pale over the dumb mistake he made, approaching the most senior looking Marine in the crowd and trying to correct him using the wrong branch regulations.

"I.......was ......just trying to be helpful man...." he stammered.

I didn't remember the next part because I was in and out at the point, but apparently some of the Junior Marines later hilariously recounted to me saying that they saw me saying I was threatening to beat the ever living shit out of him for trying to be a a Karen when he had no idea what he was talking about. The bouncer may or may not have been involved and a Corporal in our group was looking super uncomfortable hoping I wouldn't follow through with my threat.

My friend recently decided to get a hand tattoo because he no longer wanted to serve, he was about 7 months in, what type of discharge is he looking at? He mentioned something about, General discharge under honorable conditions, is this true? Also we are still in MOS School but been graduated just awaiting on the next flight overseas.

I keep getting these ads for HIV preventatives targeted at the gay bois on my feed. Does my algo know something that I dont!

To all of my 06xx comm operators — sincerely, genuinely, from the bottom of my heart, fuck you. Fuck you, you stupid, illiterate, rock eating, dumbass fucks. An even bigger fuck you to the 0631s and 0671s. You guys pretend like you’re smarter than the 0621s, but in reality you’re even stupider. At least the 0621s embrace their mental retardation. I hate every single one of you, without exception. From Private to Master Guns, I hate you.

Signed, your local 2862.

Be proud debil dogs!

Born in What Cheer, Iowa to Harry & Elizabeth Barker on October 2, 1917, Harry Bernard Barker had two brothers and a sister.
He attended Grinnell College and after graduation enlisted in the Marine Corps on May 14, 1941.

Commissioned as an officer in October 1941, Harry first saw action on September 22, 1943 in command of a special 35 man party of Army, Navy, Marines and locals landed by a submarine on Bougaiville. They scouted for landing areas for the 3rd Marine Division.

Harry was later made Commanding Officer of Company L, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.
On July 21, 1944, he was Killed in Action leading his Marines after landing at Blue Beach on Guam.

Posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, his citation mentions;

“The President takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Captain Harry B Barker USMCR, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of Company L, Third Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on the Asan-Adelup Beachhead, Guam, Marianas Islands, on 21 July 1944. Landing on the heavily fortified, fire-swept beachhead with the forward elements on D-Day, Captain Barker immediately moved inland to reconnoiter the area then, returning to his troops, promptly led them to the best vantage point for supporting the forward assault units. Critically wounded in the right arm by a Japanese sniper's bullet, he steadfastly refused first aid until the situation had been stabilized. Then, after having his wound dressed, he subsequently returned to his troops and personally led them in a vigorous, intensive assault against a hill vital to the advance of our forces despite withering enemy fire which swept the area. Although he was mortally wounded during the fierce action, Captain Barker, by his valiant and aggressive leadership had contributed to the success of our sustained drive toward the recapture of this important enemy stronghold, and his unwavering devotion to duty in the face of grave peril reflects the highest credit upon the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.”

His remains were returned to the USA in 1950 and Captain Harry Barker was buried at Saint Josephs Cemetery in What Cheer, Iowa.

Older brother Edward Russell Barker Sr also served in the Marine Corps during WW2, he passed away at the age of 59 in 1975.

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Hey there I am a Sgt with 7 going on 8 years in. I’ve enjoyed my time in the marine corps and have had a very extensive career as an 0311 and a 7316 sUAS operator performing far above my rank. I’ve been running into some serious medical problems that have accumulated from my time in such as degenerated discs 3 bulging discs with 2 pushing into my spinal cord, as well as serious hip problems knee TBI’s, migraines sleep and mental health. I’ve roughed shit out for a long time and frankly my body has hit a wall the last 8 months and has forced me to stop and actually go into medical. I can’t move well anymore and it’s incredibly difficult to do my job without severe pain and immobility I’ve been slamming medical a lot. I’m concerned though I know my symptoms aren’t getting better and likely won’t. Does anyone have any recommendations of what I should do with or pursue at this rate I won’t be able to walk by the time I’m 30. I’ve spoken with docs/IDC/PCM/ Physical therapist. I’m starting to gather the courage to got to mental health and talk about the shit I’ve been through. My command is trying to deploy me. I want to be able to serve but I don’t know how likely it will be for me to finish out the next 5 years of my contract even though I love doing what I do. It’s became hard on my marriage, my job as well as myself. Does anyone recommend I try to go for separation/ limdu or keep toughing this out. I’m kinda at a loss my spouse feels like I should talk about medical separation has anyone gone through this stuff before. Thank you to all

Considering it lmao

a little NJP never killed anybody 🤷🏼‍♂️ Proud to say as a PFC i am now a CMT. Next goal pick back lance then get Cpl in next year and a half max.

A YoY type question

I’ve been hearing that they just recently changed A&S from 8 weeks down to 4-5 weeks? Can anyone confirm if it’s true or not? I know you’ll say just talk to a recruiter but then as soon as I call one of them they’ll non stop call/text and ask if i’m interested and it’s just a lot easier to get an answer on here.

Second question, does anyone have ANYTHING else? Maybe suggested books to read, different exercises/skills to practice (not physical) like public speaking, etc.

I’ve looked through all the advice given on Reddit and this is what I’ve gathered thus far in a nutshell:
-be in incredible shape (as close to max PFT/CFT)
-be a good dude/good teammate
-don’t give up
-get good at rucking and swimming
-continue being a good dude
-also don’t give up