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    Uniform Doesn't Fit

    This is absolutely a chain-of-command issue to be handled by your DS. Both the student chain of command along with the active duty chain of command. Likely the AMOI is in charge of color guards. I assure you he wouldn't want to see an ill-fitting uniform on his unit nor would he tolerate...
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    March 25: Medal of Honor Day

    I believe I read that the USMC has only had 298 recipients of the MOH. An elite and special group.
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    March 25: Medal of Honor Day

    ((From LinkedIn’s US Military Veterans Network) Medal of Honor Day: Honoring the Bravery of Our Nation's Heroes On March 25th, we observe Medal of Honor Day, a day dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have been awarded the United States' highest military decoration, the Medal of...
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    Generating the interest among the kids

    Scouting should expose them to the themes of Patriotism and service. Perhaps the unit can collect toys for the Toys for Tots campaign and deliver to a local USMC unit? Members might support bugles across America and play at veteran funerals? Collect magazines and books for a VA hospital...
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    Changing Drivers license, car plates/ registration/ insurance in each PCS/ TDY move, or not? Thoughts?

    Agree with anecdotes shared. No need to change Home of Record when PCSing unless you want. Also consider HOR when getting out of service. The Govt will pay for move back home but if you change to another state you may short yourself. (Trust but verify. My experience is dated)
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    New FAFSA Rollout -- Disgusting Incompetence!

    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/13/us/politics/fafsa-college-admissions.html
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    RIP to a legend

    General Gray was promoted to Commandant 30 days after I separated and moved on to civilian life. I, of course, stayed in touch with buddies and kept abreast of USMC happenings via the Marine Corps Gazette, etc. I was always kind of jealous of those serving under his leadership. Another good...
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    Vegan/Cruelty Free Boots for BCT??

    According to this website, the People's Army of Vietnam wear these boots that appear to be nylon uppers and molded rubber soles. https://enemymilitaria.com/product/pavn-camouflage-jungle-boots/ They may not be on the approved boot list but no animals were harmed in making them. You will...
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    The Lifting Thread

    Infantry (and combat arms) is rough on the knees. Nearly everyone has knee joint issues while on active duty or as young post military civilians.
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    Funny Vietnam era ROTC occurrence

    Yeah, I was being brief because I was on my cell phone. Back in my day, Midshipmen spent part of their Marine week at Paris Island and part embarked on a ship ahead of an mock amphibious landing. They were not stationed there but saw enough to "understand the Marine environment"! The DI's...
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    Funny Vietnam era ROTC occurrence

    I really don’t find that funny. We had a similar event take place during my CORTRAMID cruise Marine week. We were at Parris Island and some idiot midshipman went to a recruit barracks in his ROTC uniform and demanded the recruit’s guideon. They complied, of course. The Drill Instructors...
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    New Navy Regs…Will this apply at USNA?

    USMC circa 1980: "Men wear trousers, women wear pants".
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    First American "Ace" since Vietnam??

    Tip of the hat to your son. That’s some great mastery of his platform. If not an Ace, they need a suitable designation for high achievement like this. Semper Fi
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    First American "Ace" since Vietnam??

    https://www.sofx.com/us-marine-pilots-intercepts-7-houthi-drones-in-the-red-sea-sparking-ace-status-debate/
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