Very Proud, I will have a marine recruit in the family

[1 Wild R/T]

I had a layover in San Diego last Sunday, coulda thrown a rock & hit MCRD from my gate... The view from the gate across the base & out to Mission Hills was a total flashback to when I attended Boot Camp... I use to look out at that hill & wish I was out there instead of marching around the base...

MCRD remains, NTC/RTC Worm Island where I actually was is gone...

 

[JDmac72chrgr]

ANOTHER Leatherneck!! CONGRATS POPS, God be with him. Remind the JARHEAD that he is in Department of the NAVY, where REAL military men were. @1 Wild R/T, steath and under radar was what us SUBMARINERS did best!!

 

[JDmac72chrgr]

@Pops1967GTX : there is a great book out by a Jarhead called "CALL SIGN HADES" by Capt Mark Bodrog, good read for him. About Afganastan, very enlightening.

 

[Pops1967GTX]

this leatherneck might follow in NYCPD, but of late he's leaning towards the fire department....

 

[3sloppydogs]

congratulations
Two of my sons went in together. They stayed for 8 years. Best thing they they ever did. Made stand up men out of them. Both used the gi bill graduated college and have great jobs. Very proud father
The Parriss island graduation is unforgettable

 

[oldbee]

congratulations
Two of my sons went in together. They stayed for 8 years. Best thing they they ever did. Made stand up men out of them. Both used the gi bill graduated college and have great jobs. Very proud father
The Parriss island graduation is unforgettable

My oldest went thru in ‘92, totally agree. Pops, congrats on the E-3. Looks squared away. Tell him Semper Fi from me also. AND, yes, it’s Dept.of the Navy; but, the real men side!! Jeff

 

[oldbee]

I had a layover in San Diego last Sunday, coulda thrown a rock & hit MCRD from my gate... The view from the gate across the base & out to Mission Hills was a total flashback to when I attended Boot Camp... I use to look out at that hill & wish I was out there instead of marching around the base...

MCRD remains, NTC/RTC Worm Island where I actually was is gone...


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California Marine.(kinda Navy,lol)!! No “pogey bait” anywhere close to Parris Island.

 

[1 Wild R/T]

California Marine.(kinda Navy,lol)!! No “pogey bait” anywhere close to Parris Island.

Say what ya want, San Diego back in the 70's was a great place to spend time... After Boot camp I spent two years at the Coronado (Amphib base) which is kinda like San Diego's premium beach community... I've been back recently & it's still a great place but the fun & freedom of the 70's is long gone... And theres probably three Tims as many people...

 

[Richard Cranium]

Say what ya want, San Diego back in the 70's was a great place to spend time... After Boot camp I spent two years at the Coronado (Amphib base) which is kinda like San Diego's premium beach community... I've been back recently & it's still a great place but the fun & freedom of the 70's is long gone... And theres probably three Tims as many people...

Speaking of Boot Camp....

 

[Pops1967GTX]

Back from Camp at San Diego for Christmas…

 

[3sloppydogs]

Hey pops buy that Marine a beer for me

 

[oldbee]

Hey pops buy that Marine a beer for me

And one for me. Semper Fi. ( his body will never be better). Congratulations.. Next stop is Lejuene, I assume? Eyes&ears open,,, mouth shut.(what my Navy dad told me)Oops, Hollywood Marine, guess it’s Pendleton (1stMarDiv). Still a Marine tho.

 

[JDmac72chrgr]

Get that Jarhead a shot o-whiskey & beer chaser!! CONGRATS POPS & JARHEAD!!

US Navy still RULES!!
EM2/SS Vet
aka. BUBBLEHEAD NUKE!!

 

[Wojo68]

this leatherneck might follow in NYCPD, but of late he's leaning towards the fire department....

Hoping he went the Fire route. The Blue was hung out to dry

 

[Wojo68]

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Back from Camp at San Diego for Christmas…

Congrats, Merry Christmas and Semper Fi!

 

[Richard Cranium]

Where’s his rainbow patch?

 

[SteveSS]

Outstanding.