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Made a Big Decision- UPDATED!!

Discussion in 'Military' started by Matty4wd, Oct 27, 2018.

  1. Dec 23, 2019 at 7:24 AM
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    TRDProLife

    TRDProLife LETS GO BLUES

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    Thank you for your service. And have a Merry Christmas!:santa:
     
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  2. Dec 23, 2019 at 7:26 AM
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    God bless you. Thank you for your service.
     
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  3. Dec 23, 2019 at 7:28 AM
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    Squatting Pigeon Squattingpigeon.com Staff Member

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    How have I missed this thread for so long?
    Awesome journey so far @Matty4wd!
    Thank you for your service and fingers crossed you get stationed somewhere awesome :fingerscrossed:
     
  4. Dec 23, 2019 at 7:51 AM
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    purplenova

    purplenova Not a new member

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    Merry Christmas Marine ! Thank you for your service.
     
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  5. Dec 23, 2019 at 7:56 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Congratulations Matt.
    Best Christmas present ever.
    :oldglory:
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
    Thank you for your service.
     
  6. Dec 23, 2019 at 8:06 AM
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    Bakelite

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    I may be way late on this, but don't just accept what they 'have available'. If you don't see something you like, don't rush it. Guarantee in a few days they will find an opening for you for what you want.
     
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  7. Dec 23, 2019 at 8:13 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    That's awesome Merry Christmas.
     
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  8. Dec 23, 2019 at 8:19 AM
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    Juanjoolio007

    Juanjoolio007 New Member

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    That’s awesome surprise trips home are always fun.

    What was your MOS again? If your getting orders in January I’m assuming your almost done with C school and about to hit the fleet.

    Good luck and fingers crossed you get orders where you want.
     
  9. Dec 23, 2019 at 10:20 AM
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    NorthWoodsTundra

    NorthWoodsTundra Hehehe, you said 'member'...hehehe

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    Congrats and welcome to the family Marine! You'll never regret it.

    Hard to believe, but February will mark 30 years since I stood on those yellow footprints at MCRD San Diego.

    3013 India Co
    Sgt Johns
    Sgt Keating
    SSgt Manson
    13Feb-11May 1990.

    You will never forget those dates or names!

    Again, congratulations and Semper Fi!
     
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  10. Dec 23, 2019 at 6:56 PM
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    FoghornTX

    FoghornTX Proud American and Infidel since 1968

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    Congrats Marine.
    Now remember something. That little red and yellow ribbon that you have... well... it's kind of a secret. Don't tell anyone but...
    It gets all the hot chicks. I mean like a neodymium magnet.
     
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  11. Jun 30, 2020 at 6:12 PM
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    Congratulations Devil Dog! Welcome to a family that will always be there for you and brothers and sisters that do really become just that, a family.

    Semper Fi.
     
  12. Nov 6, 2021 at 11:03 PM
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    Matty4wd

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    Well well well… it’s been two years. I’m an E4 (Corporal) now. I’m setting myself up for a meritorious sergeant board, planning on submitting a Drill Instructor package with my reenlistment, and the tundra is long gone! Here’s the new whip COMMENCE THE TRUCK SLANDER :rofl::rofl:
    1069655E-3D5F-496F-932C-34E23FEB1C52.jpg
     
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  13. Nov 7, 2021 at 3:18 AM
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    All good news Marine. Has anyone ever talked to you about Marine security guard program?
     
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  14. Nov 7, 2021 at 3:59 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

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    Man, how time flies! Seems like you were just heading off to boot. Definitely on a fast track to Sgt. I made Sgt in 3 but you have to work your butt off. You'll make it. Where are you stationed currently?
     
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  15. Nov 7, 2021 at 5:15 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADER,RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    Semper Fi Brother! Congratulations on your way on up the ranks!!





































    sorry about your vehicle choice
     
  16. Nov 7, 2021 at 5:46 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Congrats Matt.
    So update us, what did you pick for a MOS, where have you traveled, did you give the girlfriend a ring yet?
    Trade that Chevrolet in for a 2022 RED Tundra. :rofl:
     
  17. Nov 7, 2021 at 6:13 AM
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    BTBAKER

    BTBAKER DIFFERENT NAME. SAME JUNK.

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    Congrats. Thank you again for your service! Was there a head injury involved at some point? :rofl:
     
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  18. Nov 7, 2021 at 8:21 AM
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    Matty4wd

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    I was waiting for the truck slander AHAHAH but fellas i grew up with my dad having Chevy trucks all my life and I just always loved them. I love the tundras too, but Chevy’s have a sentimental value, and I wanted to get something I WANTED, you know?


    I’m stationed in Cali, My mos is a 1341, heavy equipment mechanic. I absolutely love it. I work on dozers, forked equipment, backhoes, skidsteers, and graders. Anything from the hydraulics, Diesel engine, attachments, cab swaps (unarmored to armored or vise Versa) and all the little regular maintenance included with it. I just got back from Australia which was a paid vacation, I didn’t work a single day over there, oh and …… I also didn’t save a dime :rofl: I mean come on AUSTRALIA?? I was exploring and seeing the sites, and it was expensive. I made the best of it.

    As for the girlfriend, we had a bit of an on and off because of me being stupid ( I didn’t do anything unloyal or unfaithful, I just had it in my mind that I wanted to be single at one point) and I did put a ring on it at one point as well, but we split for about 8 months after that. Then we got in contact and started from the very beginning again, taking our time, and not rushing anything. Now we’re together again, but we’re taking our time this time, she’s getting ready to graduate college, and Like I said I’m trying to get promoted as well as get selected for DI. So we’re still at the same stage as before, but it’s definitely much stronger and we’re doing even better.
     
  19. Nov 7, 2021 at 8:26 AM
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    Matty4wd

    Matty4wd [OP] Young Tundra Enthusiast

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    Yes! I was actually considering it for a while. Ultimately I stopped because I enjoyed my job so much. Something about engines and machinery that excites me
     
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  20. Nov 7, 2021 at 8:35 AM
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    Nothing wrong with that bud. Do what you love. I was an all wheeled diesel mechanic in the army. Enjoyed every minute of it. Keep diggin and climb the rank ladder.
     
  21. Nov 7, 2021 at 9:21 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    :oldglory:

    Did you get your sword?
     
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  22. Nov 7, 2021 at 2:06 PM
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    Matty4wd

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    I have not purchased one yet, but I’ve gone through corporals course already and learned all the movements/commands
     
  23. Nov 7, 2021 at 2:12 PM
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    Black Wolf

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    The NCO course is a must do. That looks good when promotion window opens up. You're making wise decisions Matt! From Matt..ha!
     
  24. Nov 7, 2021 at 2:17 PM
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    Matty4wd

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    Thank you! I’m doing best to put myself out there and better myself. I’ve got over 500 volunteer hours, im a brown belt, cpl course done, I’m trying to get on a Martial arts instructor course, as well as on my advanced school. There’s not many more things I can do at my rank :woot:
     
  25. Nov 7, 2021 at 2:27 PM
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    toyofan87

    toyofan87 Beer thirty

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    Congrats and wish you well serving us proud.. Thank you... My father served 23 years Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant... Myself wasn't MC material, ( pass from Father, at least 1-3 sons served) US Army EOD retired...
    Thanks for your service Marine... Parents and family will be proud.
     
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  26. Nov 7, 2021 at 2:47 PM
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    Good to see you're doing well, thanks for your service.
     
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  27. Nov 7, 2021 at 2:50 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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