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  1. 96impalaSS

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    #1 96impalaSS, Apr 28, 2005
    The only thing I have ever been good at doing was being an infantryman in the Marine Corps so today I decided to go down tot he national guard and sign up. I hope to god They accept me but I'm not positive if they will due to my prior injuries. But I'm pretty sure they will. I don't have to go through bootcamp again either since I allready did it on the Marines. The only bad part about it is is that The NG place here only does Artillery but Artillery has to have Forward Observers so I can't exactly be an Infantry man again but I still will be an Infantry man(if that makes sense) . If they do accept me they said I'd be leaving either July 23rd or in September.

    Please Pray they accept me.
     
  2. Fan512bbi

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    #2 Fan512bbi, Apr 28, 2005
    All the best mate.

    I like the job you currently have.
     
  3. 96impalaSS

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    #3 96impalaSS, Apr 28, 2005
    I do too but it's just not me. I love everything about the Military.The only books I even read are Military history books. I just love it.
     
  4. PeterS

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    #4 PeterS, Apr 28, 2005
    The fact that you signed up to go to Iraq and serve your country makes you ten times the man I will ever be. I bow to your honor to help defend our country and world peace. Your efforts will be in my prayers daily, as I praise everyone in our armed forces that are the bravest of the brave.

    May God bless the tasks that lay ahead of you.

    Peter
     
  5. 96impalaSS

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    #5 96impalaSS, Apr 28, 2005
    Actually the first thing I asked them when I went in was if I joined would I get to deploy. I refuse to sign up if I'm not going to deploy. Everytime I watch the news and see stuff about Iraq I get the biggest feeling of guilt in me because I'm not over there with my brother Marines.
     
  6. SrfCity

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    #6 SrfCity, Apr 28, 2005
    Good luck man. Aren't you good at badminton or something else a little less dangerous? J/K Do what you have to do and watch out for those sneaky bastards. God speed.
     
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    #7 TexasF355F1, Apr 28, 2005
    Best wishes to you and thank you for your service.
     
  8. Kds

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    #8 Kds, Apr 28, 2005
    All the best !!!!!
     
  9. Texas Forever

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    #9 Texas Forever, Apr 28, 2005
    Take care and good luck!

    Dale
     
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    #10 ross, Apr 28, 2005
    same from me. all the best and check in with us when u r over there.
     
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    #11 tonyh, Apr 28, 2005
    Good luck, fella. Stay safe.
     
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    #12 thecarreaper, Apr 28, 2005
    best wishes, perhaps you and Russ can get together!
     
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    #13 Oengus, Apr 28, 2005
    Godspeed
     
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    #14 ralfabco, Apr 28, 2005
    Good luck. If you want duty OCONUS, you can find another N.G. or Army reserve outfit that is deploying, or about to deploy into Iraq. You do not have to limit your choices just to your State. In other words, find an infantry unit that has already deployed or is about to deploy. The units that have already deployed, are still sending soldiers overseas. There are plenty of N.G. light infantry units already in the war zone. You can join an infantry brigade from another State, that is already in either Afghanistan or Iraq. You probably will not like a MOS, other than 11B. You should choose an MOS that you will like, given the fact that you will most likely serve for 18 months.
     
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    #15 AJS328, Apr 28, 2005
    Wow. Good luck and God Bless, man.
     
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    #16 jimpo1, Apr 28, 2005
    Can I have your girlfriend while you're gone? ;)

    Good luck!
     
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    #17 LetsJet, Apr 28, 2005
    I'm with you.....

    I hope they accept you.

    Now, explain something to me. Why wouldn't they? I understand they are giving bonuses to sign up. Why don't you just go back into the marines or is there some reason that's not possible?

    Good luck
     
  18. zjpj

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    #18 zjpj, Apr 28, 2005
    good luck
     
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    #19 134282, Apr 28, 2005
    Stay safe, buddy...
     
  20. JSL

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    #20 JSL, Apr 28, 2005
    I have a new hero. May God bless and protect you. I agree with Peter, you are more of a man than me. I truly appreciate your service and respect your decision. Please let us know how we can serve you while you serve us in Iraq.
     
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    #21 SefacHotRodder, Apr 28, 2005
    Good luck dude. Make us proud.
     
  22. MarineVette

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    #22 MarineVette, Apr 29, 2005
    Not to give a negative comment, as it is a very honorable thing you will do. But going from the Marines to the national guard will be like the difference between night and day in terms of how business is conducted. Is there not a way or unit close by that is a Marine Reserve unit? Army infantry and Marine 0311 are peas and carrots. Just my thoughts though.

    Semper Fi regardless!
     
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    #23 C. Losito, Apr 29, 2005
    Good luck, stay safe.
     
  24. Tyler

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    #24 Tyler, Apr 29, 2005
    Good Luck!
     
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    #25 stevep, Apr 29, 2005
    good luck fella
     
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