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On top of today being a pivotal day in US history, I gave my son to the Corps.
December 06, 2020, 12:59 PM
darthfusterOn top of today being a pivotal day in US history, I gave my son to the Corps.
I didn't serve so I don't know what the acronyms and abbreviations mean. But I consider his success to be our (the country's) success. I am humbly grateful for him and all who serve and have served.
You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier December 06, 2020, 02:22 PM
jljonesquote:
Originally posted by darthfuster:
I didn't serve so I don't know what the acronyms and abbreviations mean. But I consider his success to be our (the country's) success. I am humbly grateful for him and all who serve and have served.
Recon is a special operations field within the Marine Corps. Force recon is a little more “elite” special operations tier within the Marine Corps. MARSOC is the equivalent of SEALS or Green Berets but while they are Marine Corps, they work directly for JSOC (joint special operations command) along side of SEALs, Green Berets, Delta, Rangers, etc.
Recon units do “green” special operations missions, MARSOC does more of the black missions.
BRC is the basic recon course.
December 06, 2020, 02:56 PM
darthfusterThank you for that info. It seems your son is a high speed low drag well motivated individual.
You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier June 06, 2021, 04:47 PM
jljonesWell today was the day. Some 34 years almost to the day, my son left on the same adventure I did.
It was hard.
June 06, 2021, 04:56 PM
911BossCongrats and best wishes for his success in training!
What part of "...Shall not be infringed" don't you understand???
June 06, 2021, 05:17 PM
jljonesquote:
Originally posted by 911Boss:
Congrats and best wishes for his success in training!
As I sit here in an almost state of disbelief, I chuckle at knowing the phone call is coming. You know the one, when he calls and is screaming the script into the phone that he has arrived and is fine. Although, fine is a sliding scale of pandemonium with a DI screaming at him to hurry up and get off the phone.
Yeah, you remember making that call just as clearly as I do.
June 06, 2021, 05:29 PM
dking271Jerry, Congrats hoping he embraces the suck and has success in his journey. Best wishes.
DK
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June 06, 2021, 06:05 PM
beermannCongratulations, I am sure he will be successful in all his endeavors.
June 06, 2021, 06:31 PM
hurstolds1Congratulations to you both!
June 06, 2021, 06:36 PM
UnderdogMay God Bless and guard him.
Semper Fi!
June 07, 2021, 02:11 AM
1flynDOCongratulations to your son. I wish him well. I am sure he will succeed. Thank you for raising such a fine young man.
June 07, 2021, 04:00 AM
ASKSmithJlJones, I feel your pain. Over the weekend, I took my son and some of his friends on a 3 day camping trip. It’s the last weekend I will spend with my son for a long time. He graduates from high school tomorrow.
He leaves 6/29 for the Army. He has a 68W with an option 40. In layman’s speak, his MOS (or AIT as the Army calls it) will be a Combat Medic with a guarantee he will attend RASP (Ranger Assessment and Selection Process). He has a long road...
Semper Fidelis to your son. I am excited, jealous, and sad at the same time. I imagine you feel the same.
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June 07, 2021, 04:13 AM
RNshooterCongratulations, Jerry. You raised him right, naturally.
I will keep him in my thoughts.
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June 07, 2021, 06:51 AM
V-TailMarine? I used to work for the parent company (Navy).
Best wishes to him!
הרחפת שלי מלאה בצלופחים June 07, 2021, 06:54 AM
pwelch001You did a great service to your son by having him visit all the branches. He will be a strong Marine, who will help turn this country around! Congrats to you both!
June 07, 2021, 07:09 AM
Jeff YarchinCongratulations and thank you.
June 07, 2021, 08:40 AM
gw3971God bless the both of you!
June 07, 2021, 09:44 AM
billpoczYou have said a great deal about tradition with this thread, American Tradition!
Congrats to you both!!
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slosigCongratulations Jerry! All the best to your son he embraces the suck and drives on.
June 07, 2021, 10:18 AM
jhe888Good for him and good for you. My Dad was a Marine. (He is now gone, so the past tense is appropriate.)
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