My 4th of July will be better than yours...

GhostRyder · 07-02-2009, 01:54 PM

Not. I leave for Officer Candidate School in Quantico tomorrow. The Marine Corps will be keeping me company for the next 6 weeks. I'll stop by when I get back on August 13.

Happy early Independence Day CA. I'll be smoking one for America in a month or so.

Mugen910 · 07-02-2009, 01:55 PM

6 weeks? That's it? Bootcamp was 13 for me and I went through Halloween, Turkey day, and Xmas.

Best of luck brother...

taltos · 07-02-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

6 weeks? That's it? Bootcamp was 13 for me and I went through Halloween, Turkey day, and Xmas.

Best of luck brother...

He has finishing school after OCS. Good luck.

Volt · 07-02-2009, 01:59 PM

Yea, officers like the fork and spoon ****. BTW, chicken is finger food, no fork needed. Just sayin'

07-02-2009, 02:05 PM

OH GREAT, another dumb Lieutenant -- just WHAT the U.S. Military needs!

I keed, I keed. Congrats bro!

csbrewfisher · 07-02-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

6 weeks? That's it? Bootcamp was 13 for me and I went through Halloween, Turkey day, and Xmas.

Best of luck brother...

I'm betting Sam went through boot camp too...

taltos · 07-02-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by csbrewfisher

I'm betting Sam went through boot camp too...

Unless he has enlisted time he will not do boot camp. He does OCS, gets commissioned and then does The Basic School aka finishing school.

07-02-2009, 02:32 PM

Two Words....

Disciplined Dining.

Mugen910 · 07-02-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by csbrewfisher

I'm betting Sam went through boot camp too...

Nope...Enlisted Marines go through different Boot Camp...It's the Marine Corps' way to make sure the Enlisted Marines learn how to keep young Lt's in check and outta trouble

hotreds · 07-02-2009, 03:06 PM

Best wishes and Hughrah to ya!

GhostRyder · 07-02-2009, 04:27 PM

Hah, I have no illusions about my intelligence/experience. ROTC kids (like me) do one 6 week stint at OCS. No enlisted time, although I debated a long time before I committed to ROTC. So, I'll do OCS, finish my last year at Virginia Tech, then commission. After commissioning I go to The Basic School, then MOS school(s), then fleet. I know this is no bootcamp, but it will still be a good challenge for me. All of the senior noncoms I have met that get to work at OCS love it. They just get to blast all these arrogant, incompetent Officer Candidates all day for 6 weeks.

Anyway, I'll catch you all in August. I hope my humi lasts for 6 weeks without any check-ups

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TheTraveler · 07-02-2009, 04:36 PM

You've got nothing to worry about. Drill instructors take it easy on officer candidates.

Semper Fi, and thank you for volunteering!

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Nope...Enlisted Marines go through different Boot Camp...It's the Marine Corps' way to make sure the Enlisted Marines learn how to keep young Lt's in check and outta trouble

SmokeyJoe · 07-02-2009, 09:33 PM

Wishing you well, brother... hope it is a great experience.

RGD. · 07-03-2009, 10:53 AM

I'm only 10 miles or so up the road from Quantico. Could always stop by and enjoy the 4th with our family and friends - cookout, drinks and fireworks - and of course cigars!

Ron

Mugen910 · 07-03-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTraveler

You've got nothing to worry about. Drill instructors take it easy on officer candidates.

Semper Fi, and thank you for volunteering!

HAHAHA My friend who's a SgtMaj says the same thing..and she was a DI at PI and worked at Quantico too.

You'll hear Semper Fi from me when you finish and I have to call you Sir.

stitch · 07-03-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Nope...Enlisted Marines go through different Boot Camp...It's the Marine Corps' way to make sure the Enlisted Marines learn how to keep young Lt's in check and outta trouble

And of course ... OCS DI's ARE Enlisted SNCO's !

By the way Sam ... Semper FI
Good Luck!

stitch · 07-03-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

HAHAHA My friend who's a SgtMaj says the same thing..and she was a DI at PI and worked at Quantico too.

You'll hear Semper Fi from me when you finish and I have to call you Sir.

I've been out since 83' .... I dont gotta call NO Butter Bar Kid Sir no more!

07-04-2009, 08:53 AM

Good luck bro! My son leaves for boot camp Aug 4th and 13 weeks later my family and I will be in San Diego to see him graduate. I'm told it is the best ceremony we will ever see.

To all who serve our country, you have my respect and admiration. This is a job I can no longer do and I Thank You!

MedicCook · 07-04-2009, 08:57 AM

Congrats & good luck Sam.

rennD · 07-04-2009, 09:23 AM

Sam,

Congrats and best wishes! May your military career take you where you want it to

07-02-2009, 01:54 PM	#1
GhostRyder Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sam Location: SW Virginia Posts: 185 Trading: (2)	My 4th of July will be better than yours... Not. I leave for Officer Candidate School in Quantico tomorrow. The Marine Corps will be keeping me company for the next 6 weeks. I'll stop by when I get back on August 13. Happy early Independence Day CA. I'll be smoking one for America in a month or so.

07-02-2009, 01:55 PM	#2
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: My 4th of July will be better than yours... 6 weeks? That's it? Bootcamp was 13 for me and I went through Halloween, Turkey day, and Xmas. Best of luck brother... __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

07-02-2009, 01:59 PM	#4
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: My 4th of July will be better than yours... Yea, officers like the fork and spoon **. BTW, chicken is finger food, no fork needed. Just sayin' __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.**

07-02-2009, 02:05 PM	#5
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My 4th of July will be better than yours... OH GREAT, another dumb Lieutenant -- just WHAT the U.S. Military needs! I keed, I keed. Congrats bro!

07-02-2009, 02:32 PM	#8
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My 4th of July will be better than yours... Two Words.... Disciplined Dining.

07-02-2009, 03:06 PM	#10
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: My 4th of July will be better than yours... Best wishes and Hughrah to ya! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

07-02-2009, 04:27 PM	#11
GhostRyder Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sam Location: SW Virginia Posts: 185 Trading: (2)	Re: My 4th of July will be better than yours... Hah, I have no illusions about my intelligence/experience. ROTC kids (like me) do one 6 week stint at OCS. No enlisted time, although I debated a long time before I committed to ROTC. So, I'll do OCS, finish my last year at Virginia Tech, then commission. After commissioning I go to The Basic School, then MOS school(s), then fleet. I know this is no bootcamp, but it will still be a good challenge for me. All of the senior noncoms I have met that get to work at OCS love it. They just get to blast all these arrogant, incompetent Officer Candidates all day for 6 weeks. Anyway, I'll catch you all in August. I hope my humi lasts for 6 weeks without any check-ups :

07-02-2009, 09:33 PM	#13
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,160 Trading: (28)	Re: My 4th of July will be better than yours... Wishing you well, brother... hope it is a great experience. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

07-03-2009, 10:53 AM	#14
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: My 4th of July will be better than yours... I'm only 10 miles or so up the road from Quantico. Could always stop by and enjoy the 4th with our family and friends - cookout, drinks and fireworks - and of course cigars! Ron

07-04-2009, 08:53 AM	#18
cf2112 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My 4th of July will be better than yours... Good luck bro! My son leaves for boot camp Aug 4th and 13 weeks later my family and I will be in San Diego to see him graduate. I'm told it is the best ceremony we will ever see. To all who serve our country, you have my respect and admiration. This is a job I can no longer do and I Thank You!

07-04-2009, 08:57 AM	#19
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: My 4th of July will be better than yours... Congrats & good luck Sam. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

07-04-2009, 09:23 AM	#20
rennD NinfaManiac Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Carl Location: In a Cloud of Siglo Smoke Posts: 1,452 Trading: (19)	Re: My 4th of July will be better than yours... Sam, Congrats and best wishes! May your military career take you where you want it to __________________ *Any cigars portrayed in this post that appear to be Cuban in origin are completely fictional in nature. Any resemblance between these cigars and actual Cuban cigars is unintended and coincidental.*