Category: Marines
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Let’s Say Thanks
Just got an email from a friend who writes: “Personally I’m not a supporter of the war in Iraq, but there are a lot of people putting their lives at risk every day and this is a neat way to acknowledge their bravery and the sacrifices they have made.” Letssaythanks.com gives visitors the opportunity to…
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Optimism
I got a copy of Dr. C’s notes from my orthopedic appointment last week. He is recommending I get the screws in my leg removed prior to any return to active duty. He also doesn’t seem to think I will be able to return until July/August. Think I can prove him wrong? Dr. C’s notes:…
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8.5 month update, and the last for a while
Had my semi-monthly doctors appointment two days ago. Got some more x-rays, which looked excellent. The bone is almost completely healed, and the doctors said my strength is outstanding. So for now, I’m going to continue training on my own and not go back to the hospital until March (one year post-injury)! Training is going…
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8 month update
It’s hard to believe it has been 8 months since I broke my hip. Rehab is going well, though not as fast as I had hoped. I go to the gym 4-5 days a week, but mostly do weight training. Due to a couple bad back-to-back experiences, I’ve been staying away from cardio as of…
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PLC-Seniors? I thought you were OCC…
I’m thinking some people might be confused when they read that I’m trying to go back to PLC-Seniors, as opposed to Officer Candidates Class, from which I was originally NPQ’d from, so I’m going to explain. OCC (10-weeks of training) is for college graduates who wish to become Officers in the Marines. PLC, or Platoon…