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QUESTION: I'm in the process of joining the United States Marine Corps, I plan to leave in June of 2010, no earlier. But I also planned to get plastic surgery on my nose before boot camp hopefully in either February or early march of 2010, so that leaves me about 4 to 5 months to heal, is this a proper amount of time to let my nose heal or should I not get surgery before boot camp?
ANSWER: Paola:
Have you talked to your recruiter about this??? I'm thinking not, since he/she will tell you that if you do that, you'll need a waiver and have to get it approved thru MEPS. Why the rush? Get it done afterwards and save yourself the headache. And, I'm not a doctor so I have no idea if it's long enough or not. But I DO know that it'll require a waiver and perhaps may DQ you from shipping.
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QUESTION: thanks Sgt. after further planning i decided not to get plastic surgery. I had another question, I am a female and I am hoping to find an MOS that doesn't require me sitting at a desk all day. I recently read about the Lioness program and was hoping to get into something like that. What MOS should i get into to be able to become a Lioness, i was looking at intel or logistics, i'm not into MP cause ive heard lots of bad things from my marine buddies, i would appreciate any information.
Paola:
Good choice. There is plenty of time for all that, believe it or not. As far as the Lioness program goes, that is pulled from all different types of MOS's on an 'as needed' basis in the field.
If you are interested in doing something 'outside' but has a good chance of doing 'lioness' type things, look into Aircrew. Females can do that MOS and STILL be gunfighters, except from a helo/Osprey platform. Plus you get to fly. The other job(s) that would get you near or close, are Combat Photographer and Combat Correspondent. Consider those as well. Intel isn't a bad MOS but unlikely to get you 'outside' the wire like you want. Check into those jobs and think on them.
Best of luck!
Jason
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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.
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United States Marine Corps Logistical Company.
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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.
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United States Marine Corps Historical Company, Guardian Security and Investigations, lead Investigator for 'Stolen Valor' cases.
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