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I recently found out my ex went awol from the marines. I brought him home thinking he was just discharged. I paid for the trip here... then the next day he wrecked my car... Then I find this out. I delt with it for a while.... Till I found out he was cheating. I want to turn him in. Just wondering what would actually happen to him. Go to Iraq. Get discharged or go to military jail? I think for what damage he's done so far here with cops involved something needs to happen now. He's no help to anyone here.
Amanda:
First, turn him in immediately. He's a scumbag if he went UA, and he's obviously proven that several times over already since he's been home. Contact your local police agency and report him as a suspected AWOL from the Marines, they will take it from there.
If he's taken back into custody, he'll eventually be given a bad conduct discharge after doing some well deserved jail time.
He won't go to Iraq, probably. All this will also depend on how long he's been UA, if it's under 30 days, they'll keep him in. If longer than that, he's a deserter and all the above will apply. Either way, he needs to go back, get it taken care of, and 'man up'.
Best regards,
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.
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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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