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hey i know you have a million questions about this already and reading other peoples answers has made me fill real good. but him planning on being in the marines I've been to meps already and took my oath but high school is kicking my ass in a good student but for some reason i get distracted at the end of the year and my grades turn to shit. so i was wondering if i can still get into force recon with a G.E.D. my record is clean and i scored a 95 on the asvab but i don't know if they would let me in if you could help me out i love it. im not trying to put a bad name on the marines by joining with a ged but well if your reading this you know how i fill about the marines.
Robert:
If you think high school is hard, the Marines will definetely 'kick your ass'. Stay in school. If you drop out, that will likely VOID your contract. The Marine Corps takes very, very, few people with GED's. Your enlistment is likely conditional on having a High School diploma, without it, you will very likely be dropped from your contract, or, at minimum, lose any MOS guarantee you might have.
Go to www.leatherneck.com/forums , fill out a profile, and search the site as well as read what the other poolees have to say. It will help you along on your path.
I can't stress it enough, STAY IN SCHOOL.
Jason
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Jason Grabill
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Questions relating to US Marine Corps; rank, awards, uniforms, career choices. I can also help people spot and expose fakes (people pretending to be Marines or have awards they didn`t earn). Considering the Marines as a career? Or another branch, like the Air National Guard? Drop me a line. HOWever..know that I am NOT a recruiter. I can offer my expert opinion and advice, but can't (and won't) over rule what a recruiter says, they are the 'on duty' expert.
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Infantry Rifleman, MOS 0311: 3 years. Marine Barracks Security (Marine Barracks, Annapolis, Maryland(not Embassy Duty): 3 years. Parachutist: MOS 9962: Got my wings in August of 1984.
Intelligence Specialist: MOS 0231 10 years working as an Intelligence Analyst with a Fixed Wing Fighter Squadron, Force Service Support Group, and at Headquarters, Marine Corps. Field Radio Operator: MOS 2531. Served as a Platoon Sergeant in a Communications Platoon assigned to MEU Service Support Group 24 (Special Operations Capable). Did a hitch in the Army reserves as an 11B (Infantryman), 3 years. Finished out my career in the Air National Guard as a BioEnvironmental Engineer MOS 4B3X1, did that for a few years.
I"ve been collecting and selling Marine Corps and other military uniforms, medals, and field gear since I was 8 years old.
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United States Marine Corps Logistical Company.
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I was an Editorial writer for Marine Corps Times from 1998-2000.
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Extensive library of research materials relating to uniforms, medals, and equipment of the military and the Marine Corps. 22 College credits, Community College of the Air Force. Certified Historical Interpreter.
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Kosovo Campaign Medal w/1 star
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 4 stars.
Numerous other unit awards.
I was on duty on 9/11 at HQMC, near the Pentagon, and responded to that location to try and lend a hand if needed...
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United States Marine Corps Historical Company, Guardian Security and Investigations, lead Investigator for 'Stolen Valor' cases.
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