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Expertise
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).
Experience in the area
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)
Publications
I was an Editorial writer for Marine Corps Times from 1998-2000.
Awards and Honors
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...
What do you like about this subject?
I enjoy helping people learn more about what the military does, and how they wear uniforms, customs, traditons, and general information!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I try to learn something new every day. I've been studying this stuff since I was 9 years old!
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
You can tell pretty much where and when a military member served by 'reading' the ribbons they wear!
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
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!
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| David A Billings | 02/09/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you! |
| dawn | 02/05/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for reply. No offense taken. Yes ..... |
| dawn | 02/05/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your help. I had a ..... |
| Ryan | 02/02/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Will do. Thanks for the help. Semper ..... |
| Matthew | 02/01/10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Jason Grabill
2010-02-07 "L-Pack" Discharge:
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
2010-02-07 What jobs are available for someone who scored lower then a 50 on the ASVAB?:
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
2010-02-04 Mystery Navy Ribbons:
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
2010-02-03 CRIMINAL CHARGES:
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'
2010-02-01 Lioness MOS:
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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