Openbah / Journal of a Marine Officer Candidate

Category: Marines

  • Twelve week update

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    I got another x-ray and met with my orthopedic specialist at Boston Medical Center yesterday. I knew what to expect so I didn’t get my hopes up. I was right, and it will be another 4-8 weeks before he lets me walk. The only good news is Dr. C. upped my weight bearing to 50%,…

  • New Air Force uniforms?

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    According to these photos, it appears the AF is getting some new uniforms. A little too similar to the Marine Corps Dress Blues? New AF uniform vs Marine Dress Blues (thanks gogators)

  • My name is Civilian-Candidate-2nd Lt-Sgt-Pvt-Openbah…

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    Until I went to Quantico I was a civilian. For the 39 days I was at Officer Candidates School, I was referred to as Candidate. About 5 weeks into OCS we received our orders to TBS. I remember sitting in the classroom next to Candidate L. and seeing the words “Second Lieutenant” before my name.…

  • Electrical stimulation

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    I’ll be honest, I was a little freaked out when my physical therapist asked me if I’ve ever had electrical stimulation. Today my physical therapist was John. After introducing himself, John left the room and came back with what looked like an iPod in his hand. “Did Paul do this with you yesterday,” John asks.…

  • YMCA

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    I’ve been to the YMCA down the street from my house twice, to vote. Yesterday I went to check out their gym. I’ve known about it for a few years, but never thought about joining. I’m starting to look around for a new gym to join. Not only is my old gym about a half…