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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).

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!

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Recent Answers from Jason Grabill

2009-11-03 Enlisting into the Marines:

Quite likely. Recruiting is at it's highest levels in many, many years, and the quota emphasis right now appears to be going toward the High school senior market for some reason. Those quota's aren't

2009-11-02 future Marine..concerns:

Ilene: First and foremost, have you spoken with a recruiter yet? If not, do so...As soon as possible. Your weight will be an issue if you cannot meet height and weight standards. Your recruiter

2009-10-24 asthma waiver:

Have you spoken with a recruiter? If not, do so. They can tell you almost immediately if MEPS will grant a waiver. If you were diagnosed with childhood asthma you'll need to go back to that doctor

2009-10-20 History of seeing a psychologist?:

Have you been told by a recruiter that it would be denied, or someone in authority? Or is this just 'net rumor'??? Have you tried and been rejected? Once again, and I repeat, failure to disclose the

2009-10-20 enlisting:

Not accepting high school graduates at this time? Then, how can you enlist into the reserves? Unless things have changed once you are in the reserves usually they don't let you switch in recruit

 

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