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My question is regarding my fiancee who is currently a Sgt. in the Marine Corps. I'm just curious as to whether he is telling me the truth about something or not....When him and me first met he told me that the Marine Corps taught him to NOT show emotion. 2 1/2 years later he still won't let me into his emotional side...he hasn't discussed any events he experienced while in Iraq (which i know can be hard to talk about), he barely holds my hand or kisses me when we are together (especially in public), he just doesn't ever really show me he loves me, which sometimes has me questioning if he really does love me....SOO i guess my question is, does the Marine Corps really teach Marines to not show emotion? If so, is he taking it a little too far, are there rules and limitations to this? I really need your honest truthful answer to this...it really hurts me to go the the Marine Corps birthday Ball and see other marines holding hands with their wives or g/fs, while mine won't even let me touch his arm...Sorry I'm am sure you don't usually get question regarding relationships...i just need to know if the Marine Corps really taught him to be this strict about this...
Samantha:
No. That's crap. :) The Marine Corps doesnt 'teach' you to be unemotional. The last thing the Corps wants is robots. That having been said, there are times when Marines aren't allowed to give 'PDA', "Public Displays of Affection", but the Marine Corps ball is not one of them.
Could be he just is that way and is uncomfortable showing emotion at any time, and he'd be that way if he was a civilian as well.
You'll either have to learn to deal with it (because it sounds like he's not going to change) or do the other alternative.
Best regards,
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.
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...
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United States Marine Corps Historical Company, Guardian Security and Investigations, lead Investigator for 'Stolen Valor' cases.
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