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My husband is a Lcpl in the usmc reserves. He signed as a reservist because the recruiters told him it was his only option given his dependents..although all he wants in life is to be an active duty marine. He plans on being a lifer. They did tell us he would be able to augment to active duty after mos school...anyway that seems to be a slow process and our dependents still seem to be an issue considering his rank. Its apparent that he may have to pick up more rank before he can augment, however, he would love to volunteer for a tour in iraq...can you tell me how he can do so...his recruiter has been little help!
Melanie:
If he is now a reservist, he should be able to volunteer to go on active duty with little or no problem. Go to the USMCR website, there will be a list of current billet vacancies there that he can volunteer for. They are always looking for Marines to volunteer and he shouldn't have any problem. Don't deal with the recruiter any more if he is already a Marine, start going through his regular chain of command at the reserve unit. They'll be able to help far more than the recruiter will, but again, check out that website as well.
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.
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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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