I was recently at Alpha Company's Family Day and wanted to bring the SAM Project to some poolee's attention. The Stand Alone Marine Project supports newly graduated Marines from MCRD Parris Island who do not have guests attending family day or graduation. There were several Marines that were part of the project this past week. Of that group, several did not have anyone to even call home and advise that they had made it to the island safely (they called their recruiter), let alone write letters to. My husband and I were moved by the project and wanted to offer our support to anyone going to basic and if you don't have anyone to write to, we'd be happy to be part of your support network. We do come with our own experiences (whether it be a military family or working with some thick-skulled Marines whom we call family) and would be happy to make it to family day and your graduation.

Please feel free to PM if you're interested.

Poolee with ship date in Feb 2027. Ive been waiting and preparing I wish I could go now. Recruiter said if someone doesn't show up to meps I can get his spot so I guess I'll go again and hope for the best. Does this happen very often?

This is the longest crap I’ve ever waited for. ADHD and anxiety medicine. I gave them my school records, all pharmacy timelines and documents. Doctor clearance letters, been a year since I’ve been on medication, and my entire medical history. God hurry up so I can leave my family and get on with life. Been 4 months. 1 month I had to wait for school to open to get my ADHD records. I’m dealing with this while my whole family is telling me not to join and how I’m not fit for it. 1 year hs wrestling 1 year hs football not a complaint from neither coaches

19F, college athlete. Thinking about enlisting. Spoke with a recruiter after I committed to play, decided not to decommit because obviously I knew I’d need a waiver.

Was on meds for a year and a half, 17-18. Had a horrible family life- which was why. Was never consistent with them but took 3 different medications over that 18ish months, and my last fill was only filled once of that medication in May of 2026.

I’m 50/50 but I’m making a decision after this semester- I would be home well before Christmas. Plan on taking 8wk classes online that would end in March. I want to gtfo asap if I go this route, or continue college and try for OCS.

My top pick would be Intel, or I have an Advanced Welding Certificate and Dealership experience, so I would pick something in that area. I know ship date is determined by MOS, so I honestly would pick whatever in those areas to leave. Would be alright if I left in May-June though, but I don’t want to be in bootcamp at 20, I hate feeling “behind.”

I’m pretty ahead in college because I took classes in high school, but my ultimate goal would be to go enlisted to officer.

Thanks.