My Commissioning into the United States Marine Corps

After 4 years of being enlisted and a tour in Iraq, I finally jumped to the Dark side.
I got commissioned in Cammies because I wanted to be commission in front of my unit(soon to be former Unit), and I didn't want to make everybody get into dress blues.
In response to some of the comments, yes, i went through OCS, OCC-192 Hurricane Charlie Company

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[Kepachodude]

so did u go to college than while as a enlisted?

[sirmess1]

Yup, enlisted my second year in college.

[sirmess1]

Its not about the money, because I could have a made a lot more in the civilian world. It is about the young Marines, the backbone of the Marine Corps. It is my privilege and honor to lead these fine Marines. Thank you for your service, and I promise you my best.

Semper Fi

[sirmess1]

thanks for everybody's support. It is obvious some people really have no idea about serving their country. Some people say it about the money, and that officers think they are better everybody. If you think that way, then I am feel sorry for you. When I was young Lcpl in Falluja 2004, there were two officers that mentor me and look after me and made sure I returned to my family. I decided that I want to return the favor and mentor and lead Marines so they too can do good things.

[RichieHaas]

over 200 years of kicking ass in the morning and taking names in the evening, God bless the Marine Corps! I will be joining on Monday :P

[calisaetia]

he's being commisioned, becoming an officer.

[scribbless1986]

how does life change after becoming an officer because im thinking of going into nrotc to become a jag corps officer and wondering how the wole experience is from training to doing the job you are assigned.

[rd08242]

Congradulations, Semper Fi 93-97 5/10

[KrazySkater1100]

Should I graduate collage or go to OCS in the summer?

[nimaxx38]

Do do they do that for privites too.

[TheBaltimoreKnight]

@poolie626 You probably know by now, but there's several ways. The one that comes to mind first is Mecep. (check the spelling.) I know a Marine who only spent a few months in the fleet and then he went back home to school to become an officer. He wanted to start from private on up. He felt that if he was going to lead Marines, he learn first hand what it's like to be led. My MSgt said that that is what all enlisted Marines come into the fleet especting...'I want to be led'. Then comes leadership

[pa791taylor24]

Congratulations on earning your commission.

[datniggatigga101]

Im a Naval Corpsman. Fresh outta Aschool wit orders to go FMF cant wait to play and work hard wit these boys.

HOO RAHH

[300MUSIC]

ill be saluting to you atleast sometime next year :D