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Tis a glorious day for our Country and for the Marine Corps.

At 1300 PST, 02 July 2026, my oldest Nephew will raise his right hand and be commissioned as a 2nd Lt in the United States Marines Corps.

He is carrying on the tradition of Military Service in my family. Uncles, Father- Army
May 1988, I stood on those yellow footsteps at MCRD Sand Diego, left Active Duty 1993, Reserves 1995
May 1996 my brother raised his right hand and was commissioned as a 2nd Lt in the Marine Corps. December 2025 he left as a Colonel.

Many on here question "This Generation". Yes, I too have some doubts. However, I am reminded that there are more than a few like my nephew and many others that have no problem serving our great country.

His journey has just begun, October he should be getting a slot for TBS (The Basic School), then (fingers crossed) on to IOC (Infantry Officers Course).

In a few hours, "Semper Fidelis" to 2nd Lt B. D.


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congrats - and I wish him a wonderful career
 
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Congratulations and thanks to all involved in the process.




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Congratulations! You have a lot to be proud of!
 
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Congratulations to both the young Marine and family. As your family knows, it is a team effort and a contact sport!

Godspeed and Good Hunting, Always


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Congrats and may have nephew have a impactful career as a leader in the USMC.
 
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Congrats on the new young firepisser! I know you are a proud uncle today.
 
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I'm an Army guy, but I can also speak Marine, "Oorah!"



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Congrats and much respect for him and your family. Thanks CPDSig. Happy 4th to you all.



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SEMPER FIDELIS!!!


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Congratulations and Semper Fi to your new Boot Lieutenant. Oh, the things he'll do, the places he'll go.


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Congratulations, CPD!
 
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Thank you gentlemen!
He'll do just fine. He knows what's ahead of him, and he's got a good head on his shoulders.

He's got a lot, and I mean A LOT of experience and guidance already. He still has access to a wealth of knowledge and experience from the Corps.

(His dad, my lil bro, is a former Colonel, Infantry, USMC. The young Lt grew up around the life. He's also smart enough to pay attention to all of those people. even me. Wink)


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“What the government is good at is collecting taxes, taking away your freedoms and killing people. It’s not good at much else.” —Author Tom Clancy
 
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