My Dad was a marine too (he got out just before Vietnam or I might not be here now)

I see the promotion for the Marine Corps and I get why you are rejoining

All joking aside, watch out for yourself, Munkeh

Hey Messiah! Sorry to see you go...but I understand. Just be careful and come back safe,    Oh...and make sure when you leave the barracks you don't forget your weapon!  I don't wanna have to see you in any terrorist videos on tv.

Stay safe bro!  We'll be praying on this end... always do for all of our country's bravest.  God bless!

Good for you, monkeyboy! In real-life VS Skinning, skinning should always take the backseat.

Hey messiah just read this.  Good luck to you.  Marines vs. skinning - you have to follow your heart. 

I agree with others, you have great people skills. 

Don't be a stranger.  Stop in now and then.  Later.

good luck and thank you.

Good for you, Messy! I understand how you feel, I would reinlist if I could. I loved military life and the sense of family that comes with it. Enjoy your time in and be safe. I'm proud of ya!

Stay safe Messiah, you will be missed!!!  *hugs* 

Steven...Your dad would be so proud. I am too. Keep your munkeh ass down.

1. Good news! tbc Barb is gonna be your D.I., Knob.

Finally, The Solo Marine Munkeh over Afganistan on the radio:

Take care munkeh. I'm gonna hold great thoughts for you. Semper Fi. Wish I was seeing you in The Fleet.

i think thats awsome....congrats and all the best.

I'm proud to know you, ya tree hanging crap slinger. We all we miss you. When ever you get around a computer, drop us a line, post a picture.

Good luck..... take care. B[]

A D.I. is a Drill Instructor....usually a "Gunny" or Gunnery Master Sergeant. No stocking needed (in the munkeh's case) as he has already been through Marine Basic on MCRD Paris Island or MCRD San Diego and probably more advanced training... and then depending on his MOS (Military Specialty...i.e. Rifleman, Communications, Cook, Motor Pool, Supply, Skinner, Bananas, etc.) he might need to do some refresher stuff...

If he gives you any lip, tell him to drop and give you 50. It'll keep him happy.

 i will miss messy you were one of the first i met here don't ever think you haven't got people skills i like you just fine you be safe and stay alert much love to your wife for understanding

Thanks for what you do, and be safe.

Wow messiah1, Congratulations, but more importantly.......thank you. When I read your post it just makes me swell with pride. I was at a restaurant the other evening and there was a gentleman there obviously still active in the armed services having dinner with his entire family. I'm sure he was home on leave. I couldn't help myself. When they were obviously finished eating and having casual chat I had to walk over, shake his hand and say...Thank you. And messiah1, sir....I formally thank you. RAD

Even tho I you wernt bright enough to join the air Force instead...have a salute from an old veteran.

Check in when you can...keep your head low,your weapon clean...and check in yer boots before you put yer foot in.

As a prior service Marine, I won't need to go to bootcamp again, wouldn't matter which service I decided to go back into.  That doesn't work the same way though for, say an Army dog trying to get into the Marines.  They gotta do bootcamp all over again.  (Unless things have changed since last I was in)

Nope, I've done my time on Paris Island and don't intend to return there unless it's as a DI.  Which was always a dream of mine by the way.

ALL Marines are riflemen.  Just like ALL Marines are taught hand to hand combat.  I just read somewhere that the Army just recently re-instituted hand to hand combat training...I was speechless.

 I'm a ground pounder man. Thanks IR.

Thank you for all you've done, and all you are going to do for all of us, munkeh. I was just looking for a way to get Barb's teddy bear into fatigues....who knows? Maybe she'll change her avatar every once in a while to give yer a boost.

Everyone here's gonna miss ya...and be rootin' for ya.

Make sure your foxhole is big enough for a tiny lil' stove to cook your java in and a lil' paper cup for all the crumbs from the rock hard crackers they give you guys to break your teeth on.

BTW...don't volunteer for nuttin'. We want you back home safe and sound and in one piece. Home as in where your heart is. Then you can come back to the WC. Be safe my friend.

Keep your head down and watch your ass. Good luck and take care.

Ah....Mobile Infantry, then....but surely a horse is a better option than an ass...;)

Depends on what yer haulin'...