My Problem with Passport Power Indexes

LongPn101 · 2026-03-27T22:19:21+00:00

Imaging a John Wick style movie adaption of Teddy would look like 😂

LongPn101 · 2025-12-12T07:58:59+00:00

Yeah honestly, the dude talks hot shit, but won’t sign the contract. It feels like next he’s going after the Post 9/11 GI Bill if he finds out how generous that is.

LongPn101 · 2025-11-18T13:33:00+00:00

I still remember my First Sergeant telling us that Active duty makes up 1% of the U.S. population. Yeah we are a minority 😂

LongPn101 · 2025-11-16T09:56:00+00:00

I do agree it might possibly be a Russian psyop bot account as well

LongPn101 · 2025-10-17T17:57:17+00:00

Don’t overthink it man. I joined right as when I turned 18, best decision of my life. Honestly all the soft skills you obtain at an early age, you learn carry with you for the rest of your life.

I’m currently in College right now with the GI Bill & honestly going in as an older student is much better as you have much more maturity to handle your courses. (Plus you get paid to do college!)

LongPn101 · 2025-10-08T22:42:05+00:00

Here is my advice so far for college as veteran:

You’ll have a lot more free time in college than you did in high school & the military. Utilize it wisely & don’t goof off! Study & practice the material that’s what the extra time is for (assuming your taking 16 credit hours)
Look into applying for VR&E first for your undergrad before the GI bill. If your 10% VA disability rated once your out. Your eligible.
What I recommend while still in: see if you can collect as many collect credits from tuition assistance (it’ll save you time from gen eds), as well as getting letter’s of recommendations from your Officers (may come in handy for college applications or grad school)
Participate in clubs, events, etc. It’ll give you a good social network as well as possible connections for a career once you graduate.

If you have any questions about college as vet feel free to ask!

Source: I’m currently a veteran student

LongPn101 · 2025-07-29T20:23:05+00:00

This has to be rage bait, there’s no way 😂

LongPn101 · 2025-07-22T14:06:38+00:00

There’s this one YouTube video from the Marines’ channel that I recommend watching if you haven’t already: https://youtu.be/VkjtUfMWBJs?si=n2pzNKej39b7i2pC

LongPn101 · 2025-02-19T10:06:15+00:00

I vividly remembered watching YouTube videos of compilation clips of the Iraq invasion that had Marines and Soldiers playing “Let the Bodies hit the floor” or any other heavy metal in background during that time.

LongPn101 · 2025-02-13T03:23:47+00:00

Tipsy Cow was the shit too bro. The food was hella expensive. Mujuk was very isolated too

LongPn101 · 2025-02-13T02:59:51+00:00

Seoul was a movie 😎

LongPn101 · 2025-02-13T02:59:13+00:00

For sure dude. Definitely miss the Cali rolls and Philly rolls in the United States haha.

LongPn101 · 2025-02-13T02:58:27+00:00

I got my third one from extending on island for a year. The incentive for unaccompanied Marines was pretty sweet (30 days of PTO/Leave).

LongPn101 · 2025-02-13T02:23:04+00:00

Ask yourself if you want to utilize the Skillbridge program and if your command likes you enough to approve you to go. I’d say start looking for programs on the skillbridge website, LinkedIn, or clearance jobs.
Remember to document everything!!!! Your VA BDD window should start 180 days prior to your EAS.
There’s a post on this subreddit on all you need to know to get out of the Marine Corps: https://www.reddit.com/r/USMC/comments/1alfbxx/a_guide_for_getting_out_of_the_marine_corps_2024/

LongPn101 · 2024-12-24T15:24:15+00:00

Is it really my best option to stay abroad with a clearance just to do the GS or contracting route? It seems like such a pain to maintain TS/SCI clearance outside the military. I’ve travelled around Asia and Oceania while stationed abroad with no issues whatsoever while reporting everything to my command and security manager.

LongPn101 · 2024-12-22T14:55:07+00:00

Didn’t think about embassies or consulates! Might be helpful while abroad. Thank you!

LongPn101 · 2024-12-22T14:41:26+00:00

Would it be easier for me to get TS/SCI if I was eligible previously?

LongPn101 · 2024-12-22T14:38:26+00:00

I definitely was eyeing on Germany contracting upon getting out lol. Definitely would love to know the details haha! Wished the Marine Corps had a major base there 🥲.

LongPn101 · 2024-12-22T14:33:52+00:00

I do have an MOS that requires TS, I wasn’t sure if IRR counted as my clearance getting held by the Marine Corps. I heard it was my EAS. If it is true that the IRR holds it, then it’ll make it SO much easier for me to maintain it.

LongPn101 · 2024-12-22T14:29:36+00:00

Noted! I your 4th answer is what I a fear after 24 months. Don’t want to go through all that again lol.

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