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Semper Fidelity going 48

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Semper Fidelity, Feb 7, 2011.

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  1. Feb 14, 2011 #21
    Jarhed1964

    Jarhed1964 Road Train Member

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    Spent three weeks on the USS Blue Ridge in March of 09. Gained 9 pounds!!!

    :biggrin_25524:

    Yeah... Navy cooks are the BOMB!!!!
     
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  3. Feb 15, 2011 #22
    Semper Fidelity

    Semper Fidelity Light Load Member

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    I was on the USS St Louis LKA-114 and we were in the battlegroup with the Blue Ridge for Team Spirit! And the sailors always put marines in the front of the line. I really appreciated that about them, plus we had A/C and the poor bubbas on the LST's had none. I counted my blessings on that cruise.
     
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  4. Feb 15, 2011 #23
    Semper Fidelity

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    And for my efforts, they gave me one. Its a choice one.

    [​IMG]


    I am shipping out with Werner on Monday! I am just hoping for a locked on trainer. Any final advice would be most appreciated now!
     
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  5. Feb 15, 2011 #24
    gerryg48

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    Hey Marine, thanks for your service and good luck with your new career. The best to you. Q. did you deploy for Iraqi Freedom 1? I was in Kuwait at that time, working on the wash rack. All units redeploying home had to wash all equipment before being put on ship for shipment. The 2nd Marine Division washed all their gear which was brought back by a Marine transportation battalion. Just wondering if you were part of that battalion.
    They were a great bunch of guys

    gerryg48
    Army Retired
     
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  7. Feb 15, 2011 #25
    Semper Fidelity

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    No brother, I was training recruits to shoot during Desert Storm. I did not deploy to the gulf, as I was in a critical MOS. I got out in the 90's.
     
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  8. Feb 15, 2011 #26
    Injun

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    ACB1 NAB Coronado. MA3.

    You will be in a confined space 24/7 with a complete stranger, who will most likely have habits you will disagree with. My advice: smile sweetly as you contemplate where to hide the body and how to make it look accidental. Remember, it only lasts a short time and you will be in your own truck.
     
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  9. Feb 15, 2011 #27
    Semper Fidelity

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    That's my big hangup.

    Hygeine. Personal appearance. Dirty fleabag trucks (inside and out). My employer should never see an UNSAT truck, unless I just drove through snow or mud (or am seriously pressed for time). I hauled fuel for Pilot, and one has to see the truck stop lot to believe it at times. I shave daily, I wash with a pail if I cant shower, I use high power deodorant, I wear aftershave religiously. And there is a shine on my shoes.

    I am actually considering becoming a trainer down the road for a bit. I intend to lead through example. Is there any other way? I haven't found it if so. I know this isnt the service, but dayyumm, professionalism comes from within.

    I am praying for a squared away trainer.
     
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  10. Feb 15, 2011 #28
    mgfg

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    That might not be enough.

    Reading many of the posts here it is abundantly clear the students/trainees are nothing more than cheap disposable labor to move the truck MORE miles and proper training be ######.

    Again, I wish you success and maybe with some force and tenacity you may be able to properly mold a trainer into a trainer!
     
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  11. Feb 15, 2011 #29
    GasHauler

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    I sure will. We were closer to Marines than any fleet sailor. I guess it was because we worked right along side with you guys. Your job was offensive and ours was defensive. Amost the same rifle quals thou, we didn't go 500m but we shot the same. The best job I had was range captain right under the range boss which was an E-8 Marine. We'd run PT with the Marines but we would never who-raw. The Captain ordered us to but our Top stood his groud and said their Seabees not Marines. Loved every minute of it.
     
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  12. Feb 16, 2011 #30
    Semper Fidelity

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    I trained Sailors and Corpsmen at Edson range as well. The range was my refuge, my raison'd'etre in the Marines. While I was with 3/9, the Corpsmen WERE Marines or they were reassigned. They humped hills in with a pack, wore the uniform, qual'ed with pistols and rifles, etc. We had the usual banter about Marine Hymn and Anchors away, and yes, I would (and will) sing Anchors Away! I dont particularly want to swim to Guam so hey, sound off! Sing it with feeling!

    We used to say SeeBee's were good, they just needed bulldozers, but any Marine PFC could build that expeditionary airstrip with his k-bar and E-tool. Ahh we know that's not true now. I realize it takes 2 PFCs now. Anchors Fidelis, Gas Hauler!
     
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