Pvt. Jeremy Markham U.S. Marines
 

Thats right. As of today I enlisted in the U.S. Marines. It took a lot of thinking and decision making. I spent all night talking it over with my family and friends. My mother and father stand by my 100 percent. I know some of you here were not for me joining and I understand why and I appreciate your opinions. But this was something that I needed to do. I wont be leaving for about 3 months so I do still have time back here at home, to get stuff together, take care of bills, store stuff, etc. I have enlisted under Combat Arms. I have to decide soon if I am going to do Infantry/Tank/Artillery, Combat Support, or Fire Direction/Control. Am I scared? No, oddly I am not. I am up to the challenge and I am more than prepared to be a US Marine. For those of you who think that I made a gung-ho decision, I didnt. I have been thinking about this for months and months and just a few days ago mentioned it here on HS.

dude if u are happy with your decision that's all it matters.

Thank you. I am.:rambo:

I think its really cool that you joined. We need many more dedicated people like you in the service right now. Being a marine is going to be tough, but you sound like you're up to it.

good luck man...:yes:

damn man.. marines.. nice :)

Good luck, i hope all goes well.

we just stoped agreeing.. lol;)

dunno what the hell you are thinking, BUT good luck all the same..

Thank you guys. Nice avitar Teriyaki. Haha.

Good luck. Semper Phi, do or die.

:no: ;(

Dont be sad luv.

good luck, i just had an hour talk with a friend of mine who wants to join also.

Marines??? What the **** were you thinking????? And then you want to go into infantry??? Do realize what you are getting yourself into?? Seriously??? If you do and this is what you really want, then more power to you but man you have no idea what you have ahead of you........

This war has made me think about signing up too. I totally know what you've felt and are feeling on this issue. I respect your decision to do something and sign up.

All the power to you, keep us informed on your progress.

Well Congrats on your decision.. Youll never be the same person after joining the Marines. Good Luck..

When are you going to bootcamp? Thatll be a lot of fun.. :D

Aug. 2003

one of my friends left for the Marines in february, it's gonna be a hard and long training buddy, and I wish the best of luck to you, hopefully the war will be over before you get out of basic, good luck, and gods speed

haha thx.

Oh disregard my post in the other topic about this...But anyway, Goodluck and live it up till the time you leave. I was hungover my first day of basic training, not good.

well i just posted in the other thread you had going. I just want to say good luck, I commend your courage and give you my utmost respect. You obviously have somewhat the same mindframe as "mua" and hopefully you have my kind of dedication, if ya do...no worries take care.

take care of yourself and goodluck.

hey dood b4 u run off to boot camp, can u get me that CD O_o

well dude good luck in the marines...I'm thinking about joining as well in june after my highschool graduation...hope everything goes well for you!

MY BAD Teriyaki! I thought you got it since I didnt hear from you. Ya no problem, I will get over to my friends house and swipe the CD. Sorry bro.

lol no biggie d00d. Wish u lived closer tho :P

Goodluck man. You'll never know, we may come across each other. You have my respect. It's tough being in the military these days. You'll learn alot and you'll mature so fast!

Thank guys. I leave around early August. My MOS falls under Combat Infantry; Rifleman.

sweeet!

Rocky-you'll have to be sure & get me your new address so I can write you.

I'm great at writing. My many friends in the army have said that I'm the only one that wrote them & kept writing. They greatly appreciated it.:yes: