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Questions relating to US Marine Corps; rank, awards, uniforms, career choices. I can also help people spot and expose fakes (people pretending to be Marines or have awards they didn`t earn).
Infantry Rifleman, MOS 0311: 3 years
Marine Barracks Security (Marine Barracks, Annapolis, Maryland(not Embassy Duty): 3 years
Parachutist: MOS 9962: Got my wings in August of 1984
Intelligence Specialist: MOS 0231 10 years working as an Intelligence Analyist
Field Radio Operator: MOS 2531. Served as a Platoon Sergeant in a Communications Platoon assigned to MEU Service Support Group 24 (Special Operations Capable)
I was an Editorial writer for Marine Corps Times from 1998-2000.
Kosovo Campaign Medal w/1 star
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 4 stars.
Numerous other unit awards.
I was on duty on 9/11 at HQMC, near the Pentagon, and responded to that location to try and lend a hand if needed...
I enjoy helping people learn more about what the military does, and how they wear uniforms, customs, traditons, and general information!
I try to learn something new every day. I've been studying this stuff since I was 9 years old!
You can tell pretty much where and when a military member served by 'reading' the ribbons they wear!
Lots of people claim to have seen combat in various wars....those claiming to have Medals of Honor should be checked out..the internet is an easy place to do it!
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Julie: I've never heard of this and have no earthly idea what it is either. There is no such thing listed in any of my references. UA would be a Bad Conduct Discharge most of the time, or an "Other
Brett: Likely there are none at this time in the Marine Corps. Recruiting numbers are at an all time high and the Marine Corps (as well as the military as a whole) are being very selective these
Joe: If you send me a picture of them I'll probably be able to do better for you. You are right though, that first one for sure isn't the WWII Victory LOL. My email is: zebra305@earthlink
Ernesto: Nope. There are more people enlisting or attempting to at the moment than the military needs. Those with criminal charges are put to the back of the line. If your charges are still 'pending'
Paola: Good choice. There is plenty of time for all that, believe it or not. As far as the Lioness program goes, that is pulled from all different types of MOS's on an 'as needed' basis in the field
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