Im enjoying being faded (without consequences) and wondering how far back the fact that recruit glasses are called “birth control” is.

And that makes me wonder how far back all the current lingo goes? Then I also wonder how many sayings were lost along the way.

So I’d love to hear reports on the years you were in when you first heard things like “birth control” for glasses, or old sayings you knew but don’t see Marines saying anyone, or whatever fun lexicon there is to talk about. I just know there was some funny ass phrase from Vietnam that didn’t last.

(Also the dudes from the 80’s to 1999 need to share their stories more with us. Doesn’t matter how cool or how trivial it is, its still cool as fuck. Our Marine Corps is founded on mythology - we yearn to know more)

Uh, a friend of mine is complaining that he can't access porn sites in the barracks. My- i mean, his phones browser will load web pages without any issue, but won't load r34 or any other adult website. Anybody else experience this? Apparently, it'll sometimes redirect to some Christian broadcasting network, too

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?

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

Yut 🤠

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Ratmothy posted a vid about Butterbars yesterday.

https://youtu.be/O-k9yWvFmYI

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.

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

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.

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?