Pete's Day 1-26-11

[PLRX]

Let me tell you about my day at work today.

One of my now ex-Marines got court martialed today. He received a Bad Conduct Discharge, 12 months confinement
and $978 fine a month for 12 months. He got caught stealing electronic equipment from other Marines. You play, you pay.
There is no price for his punishment, he will regret his actions for a long long time perhaps the rest of his life.

[Frizlefrak]

Sad. Someday he will realize how bad he screwed up if he doesn't already. What a way to ruin a great career.

[mike100]

you'll never work in gov't or for a private sector company doing contract work requiring a security clearance either.

[PLRX]

Originally Posted by Frizlefrak

Sad. Someday he will realize how bad he screwed up if he doesn't already. What a way to ruin a great career.

I forgot to mention, this ass wipe was only in here for few weeks when he got caught smoking spice which is illegal and he was already pending his first separation but, the day before he got booted out NCIS caught up with him on the stolen equipment.

Originally Posted by mike100

you'll never work in gov't or for a private sector company doing contract work requiring a security clearance either.

Lost veterans benefits, education benefits, etc etc...

[CRUZN C4]

Originally Posted by Frizlefrak

Sad. Someday he will realize how bad he screwed up if he doesn't already. What a way to ruin a great career.

[SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84]

Sad to hear. Never a good day to see that happen. Bad choice at such a young age will affect so much of his future. Hopefully at some point he will change the attitude and find the grit to take his life back.

[RedLS1GTO]

Hate to hear that.

One of my collateral duties was being the legal officer on the ship I was on for about 2 years. It's amazing that some of these folks do the things they do.

[NEVRL8T]

That's a shame. My nephew is a Marine. My BIL is a Major in the Army. My grandpa is a retired, life long military man.

[PLRX]

Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO

Hate to hear that.

One of my collateral duties was being the legal officer on the ship I was on for about 2 years. It's amazing that some of these folks do the things they do.

In a Navy ship I bet you got some horror stories. I was in the USS Essex, Juneau, Ft. McHenry and Harpers Ferry. I was a Gunny at the time and I was amazed with the stories and actions sailors did on ships.

A tour on a US Navy Ship is what makes a Marine a Marine. In my book, you are not a Marine until you serve aboard a ship.

[ottawabarber]

Often times I regret getting out of the Navy when I did and not making it a career.

One reason I chose to leave was that when I enlisted I was told I could go to OCS, but wasn't told that there was an age limit of 25 at the time. I enlisted at 24, but turned 25 in boot camp. Now at age 58 I often think how I could be retired, onto a second career, and have a nice pension and great memories to last a life time.

I do NOT regret serving though, and if they would take old bastards back..... sign me up Capt'n

[PLRX]

Originally Posted by ottawabarber

Often times I regret getting out of the Navy when I did and not making it a career.

One reason I chose to leave was that when I enlisted I was told I could go to OCS, but wasn't told that there was an age limit of 25 at the time. I enlisted at 24, but turned 25 in boot camp. Now at age 58 I often think how I could be retired, onto a second career, and have a nice pension and great memories to last a life time.

I do NOT regret serving though, and if they would take old bastards back..... sign me up Capt'n

memories is something that stick to you forever!!

One of my great memories!!!

[ottawabarber]

Originally Posted by PLRX

memories is something that stick to you forever!!

One of my great memories!!!

That is great !!!! I met Regan when he was back to his hometown for birthday party.

But that photo is a real memory for you. Thanks for your service from a fellow veteran.

[RetiredSFC 97]

One decision that will lead to a lifetime of regrets.

Parental supervision failed this young man

[NEVRL8T]

Originally Posted by PLRX

memories is something that stick to you forever!!

One of my great memories!!!

So, uh, why you block out your face?

[socalman]

Originally Posted by NEVRL8T

So, uh, why you block out your face?

That IS his face. If he didn't want you to see him, he'd wear a disguise.

[SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84]

Originally Posted by PLRX

memories is something that stick to you forever!!

One of my great memories!!!

this is classic Pete!!

[PLRX]

Originally Posted by RetiredSFC 97

One decision that will lead to a lifetime of regrets.

Parental supervision failed this young man

I'm a registered Republican. Damn, I'm proud of saying that!!!!!

Originally Posted by NEVRL8T

So, uh, why you block out your face?

Why? Do you have any idea what Hokie or Mr. Thailand would pay for a picture of me?

[Ch@0s]

Originally Posted by PLRX

I'm a registered Republican. Damn, I'm proud of saying that!!!!!




Why? Do you have any idea what Hokie or Mr. Thailand would pay for a picture of me?

Pete you have too much time on your hands.

[PLRX]

Originally Posted by Ch@0s

Pete you have too much time on your hands.

Oh no No No

You see, right now I'm in my office doing a power point presentation for a brief, I'm also doing a By Name Assignment on excel.

I'm good at the basic computer skills. I can do my job in 2 hours, others would take 6-8.

So far today:

Meeting 0745-0900
Doctor 0930-1030
meeting 1100-1145

Everytime I get a minute, I jump in and reply to posts.

Yu'll see how great I'll get once I get Adobe Photoshop

[RedLS1GTO]

Originally Posted by PLRX

In a Navy ship I bet you got some horror stories. I was in the USS Essex, Juneau, Ft. McHenry and Harpers Ferry. I was a Gunny at the time and I was amazed with the stories and actions sailors did on ships.

A tour on a US Navy Ship is what makes a Marine a Marine. In my book, you are not a Marine until you serve aboard a ship.

I have stories of stupidity that would make Hokie blush. ... many of them based on the fact that it was a coed ship.

Originally Posted by ottawabarber

Often times I regret getting out of the Navy when I did and not making it a career.

One reason I chose to leave was that when I enlisted I was told I could go to OCS, but wasn't told that there was an age limit of 25 at the time. I enlisted at 24, but turned 25 in boot camp. Now at age 58 I often think how I could be retired, onto a second career, and have a nice pension and great memories to last a life time.

I do NOT regret serving though, and if they would take old bastards back..... sign me up Capt'n

I will regret the decision on May 14, 2024; the day I would have been able to retire. I got out after 6. I loved my time in, got to meet some great people and got to do some amazing things, but it was time to try my hand at something new.

What I won't miss is living on a ship, finding out exactly how many ways you can cook a meat cube, sleeping on a 3 high bunk, taking showers with shoes on or else you get the funk, ... , and a few other things.