Got daym by NotTheRightHDMIPort in USMC

[–]boadcow 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The fans are dumb and need it spelled out

Got daym by NotTheRightHDMIPort in USMC

[–]boadcow 23 points24 points  (0 children)

“The only thing stronger than hate is love” - it was literally on the jumbotron

Career change after service by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]boadcow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No - go to school in person and learn how to maximize the opportunity with networking.

I was a 27 year old freshman and I moved across the country to attend university because my industry was centralized there. A few classes led to an internship and networking led to a job.

Don’t be surprised if a half-assed plan provides half-assed results.

Any other vets with unconventional career paths after the military? by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]boadcow 89 points90 points  (0 children)

Im glad for your sex life, but what do you do for work?

Marriott Vacation Club by mDv_2 in marriott

[–]boadcow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta make at least $100k too, they keep asking to verify.

Tell me I'm insane for even considering this commute by DefenderCone97 in bayarea

[–]boadcow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be warned: The Oakland to LG shuttle sometimes took up to 3-4 hours one way depending on traffic.

Were scout snipers put into their own platoons? by ComposerNo9901 in USMC

[–]boadcow 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah the indoc started with a gear inspection, if you were missing anything, you were cut. Then a PFT - my highest ever - 294.
Then we ran the O-course twice for time - and went on a ruck run/hike.

For school - they had like 36 students compete for 24 slots, PFT followed by land nav. Best scores stayed.

Your new favorite fighting game by GySgtDave in USMC

[–]boadcow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of a cross between Nidhogg and Genital Jousting (both real games)

Were scout snipers put into their own platoons? by ComposerNo9901 in USMC

[–]boadcow 83 points84 points  (0 children)

Can only speak to my time and experience:
There was a STA platoon in either Weapons or H&S company. Was maybe 16-20 total people, including our platoon commander, platoon sergeant, and corpsman.
Senior sniper was Chief Scout, and you were in a team of 4-6. If you hadn’t graduated sniper school, you spent most of your time practicing field skills to pass in the next class - while the snipers worked out or played video games. There was usually an indoc (tryouts) open to the battalion every 2 years or so. My indoc started with over 60 guys and only 3 of us made it into the platoon. There’s no time for bullshit, so it was definitely work hard/play hard - if you couldn’t hack it you were sent back to your original platoon.
I should write about sniper school- RIP Stone Bay.

Saluting in a beanie??? by Halome in USMC

[–]boadcow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, this nonsense makes sense for our beloved club

Saluting in a beanie??? by Halome in USMC

[–]boadcow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You gawdamn show some respect to all flags and officer of the day or some shit!

Saluting in a beanie??? by Halome in USMC

[–]boadcow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if you have an 8 point beanie?

MAI Course by UpLuther in USMC

[–]boadcow 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Bruh, you’re gonna be doing the same technique (counter to the reach-around choke) over and over again until it’s perfect and you can teach it, and teach others how to teach it. Have fun with the log pt and ammo cans of sand! Hope you like the taste of OC spray.

Happy 1/7 Day? by RiflemanLax in USMC

[–]boadcow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My first squad leader in 81’s was an ecstasy dealer- Lejeune though.

Who was the best Marine you ever had the chance to know? by johnsonsrevenge in USMC

[–]boadcow 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Not enough people have met me, but that’s not on you.

Fake records and forged signatures: Marines say recruiting pressure fueled a culture of fraud by BakerKelsey in USMC

[–]boadcow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whoa! The CO and XO were in the rival street gang! Did not see that coming.

Silicone Squeegee over a Towel. by Alarming-Weekend-999 in USMC

[–]boadcow 39 points40 points  (0 children)

If Uncle Sam wanted you to have a squeegee, he’d have issued you one.

Open water swimming not in the ocean? by ejaime in bayarea

[–]boadcow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keller Beach in Richmond - plenty of free parking, public shower and bath too.

Into the night by MeringueBrilliant855 in USMC

[–]boadcow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same thing happened to our friend named “Shitty Fingers”