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Sakpo · 11-22-2004, 10:48 PM

Yuck. I hope you don't die or get maimed just to enrich a few petty capitalists. I hope your contribution to the evil that is the United States war machine is miniscule.

Plognark · 11-23-2004, 06:11 AM

Just remember to shut the fuck up, do what they tell you, and don't do anything they didn't tell you to do. :thumbs:

That's about all you need to make it through basic; it worked for me, although only after I figured it out the hard way. Good luck dude :notworthy

Shake · 11-23-2004, 06:21 AM

Well, Basic is just a mind game, so don't let it get it you. Good luck and do us proud, soldier!

Oh, and now that you're military you could join MAAF. Forums here. Tell 'em Shake sent you!

Anyway, good luck again, and stay safe!

ZouPrime · 11-23-2004, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by breathilizer

Yes, my dog tags will say Atheist.

May I suggest you changed it for Christian? I don't know where you're going to end up for your tour of duty, but from what I've read, there are certain places in the world where you don't want to be identified as an atheist. Extremist muslims, for example, are known to find us even worst than Christians (who, at least, "believe in something"...)

Dark Jedi · 11-23-2004, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DISSIDENT AGGRESSOR

I don't know, volunteering for Chapel Guide and Fire Guard[?] got me out of a whole lot of bullshit.
Chapel guide marched the troops to church on Sunday, had to meet Saturday night, which was more or less a smoke fest, free donuts and drinks. Fire Guard took out the trash at night, was also a good chance to sneak a smoke

Smoke? Donuts? Drinks?

Damn, you doggies have it soft.

Marines: No tobacco products, ever, in boot camp. No sodas or drinks, you get water or bug juice. Candies/sugar snacks, maybe in the chow line once in a while. Breaks? Not likely. If you find yourself with "free" time, you stand at parade rest or sit cross legged and read the green monster.

JohNeo · 11-23-2004, 11:55 AM

Have fun in Ft. Silly! :Cheeky:

A friend of mine used to do weekend drills up there during his time in the Marine Reserves.

Last I heard, the only beer there is the 3.2 "near beer." So you might want to take the opportunity to drink some real beer before you head out.

Good luck and be careful! :thumbs:

JohNeo

Bill · 11-23-2004, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by breathilizer

Yes, my dog tags will say Atheist.

Oooooh, I want a picture of you in a foxhole holding your "Atheist" dog tags. Please can we post it on the Internet; PLEASE!!! :thumbs:

== Bill

breathilizer · 11-23-2004, 01:40 PM

Thanks everyone. I'm going into 13 Bravo, which is Field Artillery. I originally wanted either intel or journalism, but there's no way my family would pass the background check for intel, and I didn't pass the security clearance for journalism (marijuana use). So, as an alternative I decided to go out and blow shit up. I'm good with math and physics, so I should find myself mildly entertained by the job I get. I hate the idea of killing people, but let's face it, I'm killing fundies. If I had to pick a target, I couldn't think of a better one.

Cynical-Chick, I'll find a computer on base during my personal time and I'll email you my address.

As for the comment about the dog tags, I know the nutbags treat infidels badly, but hey... If something does happen, no one will be able to deny my lack of faith.

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11-22-2004, 10:48 PM	#11
Sakpo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Pacific Northwest (illegally occupied indigenous l Posts: 7,716	Yuck. I hope you don't die or get maimed just to enrich a few petty capitalists. I hope your contribution to the evil that is the United States war machine is miniscule.

11-23-2004, 06:11 AM	#12
Plognark Contributor Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 14,952	Just remember to shut the fuck up, do what they tell you, and don't do anything they didn't tell you to do. :thumbs: That's about all you need to make it through basic; it worked for me, although only after I figured it out the hard way. Good luck dude :notworthy

11-23-2004, 06:21 AM	#13
Shake Contributor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Folding@Home in upstate NY Posts: 14,394	Well, Basic is just a mind game, so don't let it get it you. Good luck and do us proud, soldier! Oh, and now that you're military you could join MAAF. Forums here. Tell 'em Shake sent you! Anyway, good luck again, and stay safe!

11-23-2004, 11:55 AM	#16
JohNeo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas-Plano-Irving MSA, Texas Posts: 3,376	Have fun in Ft. Silly! :Cheeky: A friend of mine used to do weekend drills up there during his time in the Marine Reserves. Last I heard, the only beer there is the 3.2 "near beer." So you might want to take the opportunity to drink some real beer before you head out. Good luck and be careful! :thumbs: JohNeo

11-23-2004, 01:40 PM	#18
breathilizer Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,090	Thanks everyone. I'm going into 13 Bravo, which is Field Artillery. I originally wanted either intel or journalism, but there's no way my family would pass the background check for intel, and I didn't pass the security clearance for journalism (marijuana use). So, as an alternative I decided to go out and blow shit up. I'm good with math and physics, so I should find myself mildly entertained by the job I get. I hate the idea of killing people, but let's face it, I'm killing fundies. If I had to pick a target, I couldn't think of a better one. Cynical-Chick, I'll find a computer on base during my personal time and I'll email you my address. As for the comment about the dog tags, I know the nutbags treat infidels badly, but hey... If something does happen, no one will be able to deny my lack of faith.

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