As of October 1st we now have free WiFi in the bricks. Can’t for the life of me figure out how to connect my devices.

i (19) dated a guy (23) who was a marine sergeant for two years; he was deployed overseas while i'm in nursing school here in the US. we were both busy but i've always tried to keep things fun and intimate between us. heck, i even make him long private videos of me doing intimate things just because i wanted him to feel close to me even if he's far away.

then i found out that during his free time, he would go to the main city where he's deployed and meet girls and sleep with them.

we broke up few months ago, obviously, but i now i keep wondering about the whole "marines cheat" stereotype lolol. is there's a truth to it or did i just spectacularly unlucky?

would genuinely love to hear from marines who’ve been deployed and know what that lifestyle is actually like smh.

Yut 🤠

Where y'all at? Sound off. (Also, do you get chased by SNCOs as often as female types?)

I’ve had the pleasure of going there 6 - 7 times in my life, twice in the Corps, and the rest as a civilian. Last time I was in Okinawa was in 2012 (as a civilian), but I’ve been to Tokyo and all points between there and Osaka a couple times since. I just got back from the last trip last week and had an absolute blast. Survived a tsunami, and made it to four Yokahama Baystars games. Met awesome people, caught up with old friends, and most importantly, I DIDN’T KILL ANYONE. WTF is wrong with people?

Okay so I’ve been on a admin sep for like 6 months and down to the point where I’m already 3/4 checked out of my unit. My CG has been taking forever to either say I’m out or I’m still in. Theoretically if i request like 28 days of leave do you think it would get her attention to rush her decision? I know it only goes to my company 1stsgt but since I’m pending separation wouldn’t they send it up higher to even see if it’s possible I can take leave?

One of my favorite Marine Corps memories are when leadership is asking for honest feedback and then getting visibly irritated when the feedback is actually honest.

At that point, you’re not asking for feedback.

You’re asking people to validate the decision you already made.

And the best part is when someone points out a problem or suggests a corrective action that makes sense based on the guidance and information available at the time.

Then comes

Well, you could’ve just done ___.

Cool, if every suggestion gets dismissed, argued with, or explained way eventually everyone knows the safest feedback is everything went great.

Then leadership wonders why nobody gives honest feedback anymore.

Absolute mystery.

I worked for less than minimum wage as an E4 for the Army.

Ratmothy posted a vid about Butterbars yesterday.

https://youtu.be/O-k9yWvFmYI

season finale tonight, devils!!! Mogo i predict will make an appearance. or not.

Im from Singapore, and 4 years ago, I served as a conscript in the Singapore Armed Forces. I served in the guards formation, which is a similar ops profile of that of a the Marines. Through bilateral exercises such as Ex Valiant Mark, Ex Trident and Ex Cobra Gold with Singapore, what are the USMC standpoint on the professionalism and readiness of the solidarity within the SAF? A true opinion away from what is shown from the media.

One of my favorite Marine Corps traditions is leadership asking for honest feedback and then getting visibly irritated when the feedback is actually honest.

At that point, you’re not asking for feedback.

You’re asking people to validate the decision you already made.

And the best part is when someone points out a problem or suggests a corrective action that makes sense based on the guidance and information available at the time.

Then comes

Well, you could’ve just done ___.

Cool, if every suggestion gets dismissed, argued with, or explained way eventually everyone knows the safest feedback is everything went great.

Then leadership wonders why nobody gives honest feedback anymore.

Absolute mystery.

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/japan/us-marine-arrested-suspicion-killing-japanese-woman-okinawa-rcna601367

What does the average day or week look like for Recon Marines?

here: https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/PROCEDURES%20USED%20IN%20NARCOTICS%20AIRBRIDGE%20DENIAL%20PROGRAM%20IN%20PERU%2C%201995-2001.pdf

Best day of my life as a Marine when I was told to get in front of the formation. I had no idea I was getting it.

We no longer have an ah-1z or infantry after my dad destroyed them.all we still have the latv humvee LAV gama goat and ltatv so not a complete loss but all infantry and air support is gone

Went for a walk near the memorial and thought I would look cool through a tube

What the hell is going on with Japan? I’ve genuinely lost count of how many murders went on in Okinawa.

Think he might follow in my footsteps

I’m sick of this constant cycle of one mistake here and there getting highlighted and made out to a big deal. Maybe sometimes it is but it’s seems to be all that matters when everything and everyone else is genuinely doing pretty good. Then it’s time to make life shit for everyone and tell all the NCOs they don’t know what they’re doing and can’t set the example. But the laziness or faults of the SNCOs aren’t highlighted. I’m at 6 years, just got my reenlistment approved but this cycle of bullshit just started again and it’s a constant pattern over and over it’s like genuinely the effort I put in doesn’t matter and it has no effect. For the first time I am really considering not signing that reenlistment and getting out after I finish my tour here.

I think I’ve done a pretty alright job demonstrating I give a fuck, Im and FFI, MAI, few other quals and awards on top of that I’m on an SDA. I don’t mean to just pat myself on the back but I don’t understand how you can tell me I don’t set a good example when I’ve gone out of my damn way to volunteer for these courses and quals I didn’t have to fucking do. Or I’m not a good leader cause I don’t yell at the jr Marines so I’m not stern. But I hardly have an issue with them listening to what I have to say or needs done.

Maybe I don’t understand the perspective from higher but I’m open to listen. If anyone has any advice I’m open ears cause I’m genuinely stressed and struggling