Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Dating Marines.

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Ok, I have 2 questions actually.
1. Age restrictions on dating Marines? (BI: I am 17 years old, dating a 19 year old CPL in the U.S. Marine Corps... Also, I turn 18 December 15, 2010. Him and I do NOT have sex, honestly.So basically i want to know when i meet his frinds if i have to tell people i am 18 or not?)
2. If I am invited to the 235th Birthday Ball, by my boyfriend, am I allowed to go? Or what are the age restrictions and stuff? I tried reading on lots of websites, and read through the USMJ, and couldnt come up with an answer I can comprehend.. haha but thank you for the time(:

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Brenda:

 As long as your parents are ok with this, and are kept 100 percent informed, I don't see an issue with it.   Your age is no one's business but your own and your dates.   You should go to the ball if you are able.  
(Good job on doing prior research!)
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. I"ve been collecting and selling Marine Corps and other military uniforms, medals, and field gear since I was 8 years old.

Organizations
United States Marine Corps Logistical Company.

Publications
I was an Editorial writer for Marine Corps Times from 1998-2000.

Education/Credentials
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.

Awards and Honors
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...

Past/Present Clients
United States Marine Corps Historical Company, Guardian Security and Investigations, lead Investigator for 'Stolen Valor' cases.

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