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OoLiBaLL · Post by **OoLiBaLL** » December 29th, 2004, 8:49 am

Update on my position:
I introduced myself on Nov 24th, and haven't posted since, just been taking time to read and think things over. I just got back from MEPS in Nashville this afternoon. I've got a 4 year Infantry contract with the Marine Corps. After Recruit Training, at the School of Infantry I'll get my shot at Force Recon indoc. I'm not shipping until 20050711 so I can finish up my second semester of college. Hard decisions have come to a close, not all I've got left is a shitload of hard PTing gettin ready, and the personal goal of keeping my GPA at around 3.5 for finishing college in the future. Thanks for all the advice and lessons from the board, and I'll continue checking in frequently.

Rock Island Ranger · December 29th, 2004, 8:57 am

Congratulations. Think you will like the Corp. If I had to do it all over again....Id still be a Ranger.

hit_it · Post by **hit_it** » December 29th, 2004, 10:52 am

congrats, we'll get your status changed to "USMC DEP".

are you female? what kind of name is OOLIBELL?

OoLiBaLL · Post by **OoLiBaLL** » December 29th, 2004, 4:50 pm

Thank you. I think I would love Ranger too. The deciding factor was simply that I don't know much about Force Recon whatsoever, have tried to do a shitload of research, and unfortunately I haven't found an amazing Recon site like you Rangers have here - but the mystery kind of has its own appeal. Another factor is the fact my father is a ret. Lt. Col. of the Army, and by going Marine Corps I will still hopefully honorably serve my country without being in his shadow - I'll get to go through my career on my own, if that makes any sense. I've grown up around Rangers, SF's, Deltoids, Seals.... dad never flew around Recon guys, Marines always had their own pilots, I don't know anything about them and have nothing to compare them to. OoLiBaLL is just a stupid name for computer shit (e.g. my AIM screenname) that goes way back, it has no meaning, and I am male. Thanks again for everything.

knightcat · Post by **knightcat** » December 29th, 2004, 5:28 pm

OoLiBaLL wrote:Thank you. I think I would love Ranger too. The deciding factor was simply that I don't know much about Force Recon whatsoever, have tried to do a shitload of research, and unfortunately I haven't found an amazing Recon site like you Rangers have here - but the mystery kind of has its own appeal.

hmmm......I am a little confused by this response, but regardless, goodluck and don't quit.

Kilted Heathen · Post by **Kilted Heathen** » December 29th, 2004, 5:32 pm

Do you think Force Recon will be easier?
Good luck.

Kelly-Belly · Post by **Kelly-Belly** » December 29th, 2004, 5:59 pm

YEAH! ANOTHER MARINE CORPS DEPPER! LOL, I'm not the only one anymore! Hehehe

OoLiBaLL · Post by **OoLiBaLL** » December 29th, 2004, 6:06 pm

The term "easier" never crossed my mind. There's no doubt both Force Recon and Ranger are extremely difficult, but they're different.

Phulano · Post by **Phulano** » December 30th, 2004, 2:08 am

Have fun. Keep us informed - i'm curious to hear about the pipeline.

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » December 30th, 2004, 2:12 am

Congrats on getting what you wanted and best of luck to you in reaching those dreams. Believe it or not we have a prior Force Recon/Ranger warrior on the board. I'll let him speak up on his own, so I don't refer potentially unwanted PMs his way.

Never quit!
RLTW
EP

Kilted Heathen · Post by **Kilted Heathen** » December 30th, 2004, 2:41 am

Just a hint.Work on your swimming!
By the way were you addressing me?
Maybe you got me mixed up with your old lady :?

mx6116 · Post by **mx6116** » December 30th, 2004, 2:48 am

Congrats and good luck on becoming a Marine. You will enjoy your time there. I know I did.

mX6116

Bell · Post by **Bell** » December 30th, 2004, 12:57 pm

You've made the choice. Not do it. Sounds like it's what you've been looking for.

Keep us posted on your progress. It's great to get SITREPs from the guys going through the training. It's also amazing to see them progress and complete some of those courses. We're all proud of you guys. Drive on.

RLTW
Bell

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