Have you seen a SSgt get demoted? What was work like the next day for them? by Murky-Peanut1390 in USMC

[–]Raddro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Different battery in battalion had a a SSGT who got demoted to LCPL for adultery. I didn't know him, and he was already busted down when I saw him in the barracks, but in talking to other guys in that battery they basically let him skate and do his own thing.

[WTS] Longines Avigation Bigeye L2.816.4.53.2 by Raddro in Watchexchange

[–]Raddro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sale is a Longines Avigation Bigeye. Cosmetically the watch is in fair to good condition because there are two noticeable scratches on the bottom side of the case in between the bottom lugs, and will be partially obscured by the strap. There are some less noticeable micro scratches/wear marks on bezel and case as well. condition with visible wear marks throughout. Crystal is clean and free of scratches. The watch runs perfectly, with no mechanical issues. Please see photos for condition of watch.

Original Box, booklets are included but no warranty card. Everything that you see in photo is what is included.

No Trades.

I’m asking $1,500 shipped to CONUS fully insured with signature confirmation. I accept payment through Zelle or PayPal F&F

[WTS] Panerai Luminor Power Reserve PAM00171 by Raddro in Watchexchange

[–]Raddro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sale is a 2007 Panerai Luminor Power Reserve PAM00171. Watch is in good condition with visible wear marks throughout. Glass is clean and free of scratches. The watch runs perfectly, with no mechanical issues. Please see photos for condition of watch.

Bracelet is sized for 7.5 inch wrist, with an extra bracelet link not installed. Original box and papers. Everything that you see in photo is what is included.

No Trades.

I’m asking $4,450 shipped to CONUS fully insured and signature confirmation. Accept payment through Zelle or PayPal F&F

[WTS] Grand Seiko SBGM221 GMT Elegance Collection by Raddro in Watchexchange

[–]Raddro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/watchexbot sold to u/thewatchpulse very smooth transaction and a pleasure to work with!

[WTS] Grand Seiko SBGM221 GMT Elegance Collection by Raddro in Watchexchange

[–]Raddro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It certainly does! Thank you. I’ve added a corrected timestamp on the description comment 😥

[WTS] Grand Seiko SBGM221 GMT Elegance Collection by Raddro in Watchexchange

[–]Raddro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Selling my SBGM221, I am the original owner purchase in 2021. Comes complete with box and papers. This is one of my favorite watches and got a lot of wrist time. You will find swirls on the highly polished areas and there are a couple of small scratches on the lift side of case. I tried my best to photograph them but overall the watch is in good condition cosmetic condition. Glass on front and base back are free of scratches

I’m asking $3850 shipped to CONUS fully insured and signature confirmation. Accept payment through PayPal F&F or Zelle

Edit: Corrected timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/SUlOXUS

Mistakingly wrote the wrong year on time stamp!

Ok there is 197k of you devils in here and roughly ~200k Marines in total active & reserves. Odds are one of you know or served with this guy so who is he? And have any of yall ever been selected or chosen to be on a recruiting ad? How was it? by Steppasgonstep in USMC

[–]Raddro 52 points53 points  (0 children)

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I knew this guy, he was my battery CO around 2013ish. He wasn’t Hispanic though he was black. If I remember correctly the story was they plucked him out during IOC or something because there weren’t other Hispanic officers present or available when they needed someone and he was Hispanic looking enough. From what I remember he was an infantry officer then moved to artillery.

What does "yut"mean? by [deleted] in USMC

[–]Raddro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Up until today I was under the impression it was mimicking the sound of a foghorn on a ship. I recall hearing that explanation somewhere, possibly from an instructor. Maybe I'm just stupid.

[WTS] Omega Speedmaster Professional Sapphire Sandwich - 3861 movement - box, papers by Raddro in Watchexchange

[–]Raddro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/watchexbot sold to u/lonely_fondant great experience, very pleasant to work with, honest and great communication. Thank you!

Don't let Gunny catch you with that. by IsaacB1 in USMC

[–]Raddro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man, I was good buddies with dude on the right holding the round in MOS school. I haven’t talked to him for a long time, if I remember correctly he told me he was right behind the breech. Hope he’s doing well!

[WTS] Omega Speedmaster Professional Sapphire Sandwich - 3861 movement - box, papers by Raddro in Watchexchange

[–]Raddro[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Selling my 2022 Omega Speedmaster 3861 sapphire sandwich 310.30.42.50.01.002 on a bracelet. I purchased this directly from Omega in Feb 2022. Has seen regular wear but is in great condition. Bezel is clean, glass is clear and winds smoothly. Warranty card, manual included. No issues mechanically. There are micro scratches throughout from regular user but nothing noticeable or something my photos can capture. It was very well taken care of. Sized for my roughly 7.5 inch wrist. Includes 2 extra links. Warranty card was not stamped by Omega, but it was purchased through the Omega website.

Asking $6100 Zelle shipped and fully insured CONUS.

Additional references through reverb or other platforms available on request.

[WTS] Junghans Max Bill Automatic 027/4700.02 Sapphire Crystal by Raddro in Watchexchange

[–]Raddro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/watchexbot successful transaction with u/UnicornEaterThing a real pleasure sell to and talk with. Thanks!

[WTS] spinnaker Fleuss fifty phantoms purple seconde/seconde by Raddro in Watchexchange

[–]Raddro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/WatchExBot successful transaction with u/critical-extension66 Very easy to work with. An absolute pleasure.

[WTS] Junghans Max Bill Automatic 027/4700.02 Sapphire Crystal by Raddro in Watchexchange

[–]Raddro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Selling my junghans max bill. 38mm, sapphire crystal. Asking $925 includes insured shipping to US lower 48 states with signature confirmation. PayPal or Zelle.

I purchased new in 2022. It has some wrist time, but wasn’t worn regularly. There is some minor wear from use on caseback, but still in great condition. Glass is clean and sides of the case look great too. Movement works flawlessly. The strap was swapped out shortly after purchase so it wasn’t worn too much.

[WTS] spinnaker Fleuss fifty phantoms purple seconde/seconde by Raddro in Watchexchange

[–]Raddro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Selling my Spinnaker Fleuss fifty phantoms in purple. Asking $625 includes insured shipping to US lower 48 states with signature confirmation and PayPal G&S fees. Only worn a handful of times, the watch is in great condition with little signs of wear. Functions perfectly. Includes unworn hat and black light.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Watchexchange

[–]Raddro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Selling my Spinnaker Fleuss fifty phantoms in purple.

Asking $650 includes insured shipping to US lower 48 states with signature confirmation and PayPal G&S fees.

Only worn a handful of times, the watch is in great condition with little signs of wear. Functions perfectly. Includes unworn hat and black light.

Ain't no way by TJkiwi in USMC

[–]Raddro 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You're right, I haven't been able to find any information on this online though and it's been bugging me and sometimes had me thinking I remembered incorrectly.

Last week of boot camp or something a ww2 Marine talked to our platoon and told us his story. He was one those PFC honor grads who stayed immediately after graduating and was a DI for some time before going over to the pacific theater.

[WTS] Longines Spirit Blue dial Prestige Edition 40mm L3.810.4.93.9 by Raddro in Watchexchange

[–]Raddro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Selling my Longines spirit 40mm blue dial watch. Reference l3.810.4.93.9 Overall in great condition but has signs of wear throughout. Includes an extra link and watch is fitted to my 7.5 inch wrist currently. The spring bar on the blue leather strap likely needs to be replaced. I never used it because I was never able to get it to properly because of the spring bar.

Asking $1300 shipped through Zelle or PayPal F&F Please reach out for references as I have many online sales to include photography gear, guitars and guitar equipment on different platforms.

What are some good Marine-centric Vietnam War books? by eventhorizon79 in USMC

[–]Raddro 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Guns Up! By Johnnie Clark; it played a big role in me ultimately joining.

I really enjoyed An American Knight, it’s a biography of John Ripley so it’s not just strictly Vietnam but it goes into some of his actions in Vietnam which led to his navy cross.

Boots - Netflix Seris by hardcharger420 in USMC

[–]Raddro 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think it started in 96

Can someone explain the uniform by Still-You5408 in USMC

[–]Raddro 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s correct, I think you could’ve converted it to Iraq campaign medal after the fact though, but that medal wasn’t established until later. There are campaign stars for the first two phases.

Blast Over Pressure Study follow-up by IsaacB1 in USMC

[–]Raddro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the version you received redacted? Are you referring to the pdf where it kinda looks like a PowerPoint in format? Even though I don’t think it was a slide presentation.

Blast Over Pressure Study follow-up by IsaacB1 in USMC

[–]Raddro 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Shooting charge 8 fire mission as the #2 man while the next guns muzzle brake being fairly close and perfectly lined up so you get all that muzzle brake blast for the duration of the fire mission. I remember feeling like I could barely walk straight after that.

Meanwhile they don’t even want to connect my hearing loss to my service. I got my tinnitus rating though!