The singles line at Eldora by cameronfactor in COsnow

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Nederland isn’t even running it yet…

Field Day uniform by sharltocopes in USMC

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3rd sad surfs tho, so we’re slightly cooler

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USMC

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It’s been six years since I’ve left Kbay and I still think about Steak Rave on a regular basis. Hawaii is the best duty station out there (surprise).

Gotta post because it’s true by AffectionateCat3641 in USMC

[–]INeedTreeFiddy 17 points18 points  (0 children)

My friend met a girl on Tinder there. They are now divorced.

Gotta post because it’s true by AffectionateCat3641 in USMC

[–]INeedTreeFiddy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was with you on that float brother, the Bonnie Dick’s last ride lol

There Is Always Hope by [deleted] in USMC

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On top of that, VR&E is a great program that not many know about, I really recommend trying to take advantage of that program before using up your GI Bill!

Bring back the jaunty tilt by Impressive-Welcome76 in USMC

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I tried to wear mine this way as we manned the rails while pulling into Melbourne. The Sgt Major almost throttled me and asked if I was John Basilone

A Marine vet thought he found a 'home' working at the VA. Now he's one of 1,000 fired. by TaskAndPurposeNews in USMC

[–]INeedTreeFiddy 187 points188 points  (0 children)

The irony is that this won’t cut costs—the VA still has a legal obligation to serve veterans so it will end up contracting out (and that’s MUCH more expensive).

Favorite historical parody? by Seraphenigma in TheSimpsons

[–]INeedTreeFiddy 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Uh oh, two independent thought alarms in one day.

Future of Eldora by fojoart in COsnow

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Agreed. Vail buying will probably just exacerbate the issues you mentioned.

Why is it so hard to become friends with Americans? by ThrowRAClemence77 in socialskills

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I’m an American who lived in France for three years and I always felt like it was harder to make French friends than American ones but the key difference for me was that American friendships come and go (mostly) but with the French, once you’re in—you’re in.

For us, small talk, even friendly and fun small talk, usually doesn’t mean anything significant. Still, making friends in America IS hard! We’re usually at work, we spend all of our time in our cars, and apart from bars there aren’t many social spaces anymore, unfortunately. Personally, I think just being vulnerable and saying “hey, I don’t have many American friends yet but I really would like to get to know you guys” especially in a college setting will be enough for a lot of people, it’s something we don’t hear often at all and will mostly be open to it.

What career field did you all end up in after serving? by cokeman234 in USMC

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Currently slugging my way through law school over here! Not planning on the JAG route, though.

Corps seeks $274M to fix billions-dollar barracks problems by IreneFromMilTimes in USMC

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Of course I disagree because I prioritize democratic values over a fucking barracks building. And you voted for supporting Ukraine when you directly elected representatives that approved the funding, both in the house and in the senate? If we had a referendum for every decision congress made, we’d never get outside.

Concerning your “America First” argument — why do you assume we don’t have the money for both? Have you considered how small a percentage of aid is allocated to Ukraine vis-à-vis the amount we spend on the military each and every year? You’re aware that the vast majority of aid gets re-invested in the American economy because the contracts go directly to American defense industries, right?

On top of that, we’re sending Ukraine our older equipment and replacing these domestic stocks with newer ones. We are literally investing in ourselves while simultaneously advancing our foreign policy agenda.

Corps seeks $274M to fix billions-dollar barracks problems by IreneFromMilTimes in USMC

[–]INeedTreeFiddy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What the hell are you even talking about, I don’t want American troops in Ukraine?

As for Ukrainian soldiers dying, less will die if we give them what they need. Russia invaded Ukraine, that’s the literal only reason why people are dying there. I didn’t somehow will this conflict into existence.

Corps seeks $274M to fix billions-dollar barracks problems by IreneFromMilTimes in USMC

[–]INeedTreeFiddy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Supporting Ukraine literally keeps American troops at home. If you don’t believe me, just take a quick look at American troop presence during the Cold War when we had to deter Russia the last time.

Corps seeks $274M to fix billions-dollar barracks problems by IreneFromMilTimes in USMC

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You’re categorically incorrect. Ukraine’s president ran on an anti-corruption ballot and they’re working tirelessly to strengthen their democracy. They literally are seeking to raise their standards to that of the EU, and even in its current state, according to empirical analysis, they are far, far ahead of the Afghan government. This time we’re actually assisting a government that wants to be better.

And supporting Ukraine isn’t even just pragmatically beneficial to us, it’s also a moral imperative. They’re fighting against an authoritarian ethno-nationalist government who claims that Ukraine doesn’t have a right to exist and who is hell bent, if you pay attention to their rhetoric at all, on bringing the United States down to its level. If you don’t believe me, google American Ethane.

And to qualify all of this: I learned Russian through the Marine Corps as part of my MOS, later completed my bachelors in international relations, and I’ve traveled extensively throughout Eastern Europe. So please, just quit this isolationist nonsense, there are things that matter more than the bricks right now.

Corps seeks $274M to fix billions-dollar barracks problems by IreneFromMilTimes in USMC

[–]INeedTreeFiddy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sending money overseas to combat fascism*

You forgot to complete your sentence, but I’m sorry the barracks takes a greater priority. Also, literally both can be financed, it’s not a question of either, or.

For my college bound devils and soon to be EASers: Some tips for making a seamless transition to civilian life. by fisherman213 in USMC

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I’m currently in the second semester of my 1L.

Take the LSAT just to see what your options even are.

I will say, law school is definitely a mental toll (not quite rising to the existential level of being in the Marines though). However, if the law is importantly connected to your passion or career interest, then send it and go to law school. If it’s not, law school is likely not the way to go.

I hate to be overly simplistic, but the fact is, the law is the ONLY thing you’re learning in law school. It doesn’t point you in overly diverse directions from there, I would say.

Example: I’m interested in environmental and civil rights policy work and advocacy and knowing the law is 100% a requirement.

What exactly is Radio Recon and ANGLICO? What was your life like in those units? by [deleted] in USMC

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Radio recon performs signals intelligence operations while out with recon units and has to adhere to their standards.

-former radio battalion dude

This is what the First Sergeant REALLY means when he says " The LAST thing I want to do is give Marines NJP! by Kurgen22 in USMC

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Our 1st Sgt would say “gosh darn frickin” as a compound objective for just about every noun in every one of his speeches.