Marine Air contracts

[MIDNJAC]

I like your "ground reference" video....bet that was a good time! Welcome

 

[Slammer2]

Instead of sleeping tonight, write a couple 300-word essays on the differences between Canada and the US. Only 4-letter words count. That is the no-shit best OCS prep advice I can give YOU.

 

[mmx1]

Better yet, write a point-counterpoint with yourself. 300 words each on why each country is better.

 

[stevethepilot]

The aero endorsement sounds like a lot of fun. Who did you get it through?

It was a blast. Best 800 bucks I've ever spent. I'd do it all day long if I had the money. I got my lessons at Attitude Aviation in Livermore, California.

So, what happens when the Marine Corps says you're gonna fly the Osprey?

Then I guess I'll be flying the Osprey.

Either way I doubt I'll be the last person to tell you to fist yourself.

Likewise.

 

[OUSOONER]

^---- Not sure the 'likewise' comment was the best choice of words as a reply. We'll see how it works out for you. Stand by.

 

[Recovering LSO]

Thankfully for you its a holiday and most folks are doing other stuff. Once the turkey settles standby for the verbal smack down you rightfully have coming your way. You already strike me as the kind of douche that carries that video around on his iphone to show girls in bars. After you figure out what you're gonna do when the Marine Corps tells you're flying 22's, figure out what you're gonna do when something happens and they tell you that you can't fly at all. You're joining to be an Officer first, than an aviator, air contract or not. I do care about your career development though so I offer two nuggets of advice, not just for use on this forum, but really for life.

1. never pass up the opportunity to shut the fuck up
2. everybody is as good as you, most of them are far better

 

[Dirty]

The douchery is strong with this little tool.... Lets hope that mebbe one day he can look back and laugh.

 

[Flash]

Steve,

Are you a pilot?!

Flash (non-pilot)

 

[spitfiremkxiv]

But on the other hand, I'd be happy flying just about anything... except the Osprey.

What don't you like about the Osprey?

Flame on.

Roger.

 

[vick]

Don't mind the naysayers Steve. You (like anyone going down the path) are up against some tremendous odds, but at the end of the day someone has to fill those cockpits. You might be a pencil-necked geek who has already reached the pinnacle of your aviation experience by getting upside down or you might be an OK kid with the potential to go far in military aviation - either way, join for the right reasons, hold on to your dreams, and fulfill your obligations if life has other plans. The right attitude will take you further than anything else.

 

[Cobra Commander]

Likewise.

You know you done fucked up right?

You just told a commissioned officer to fist himself. Now he doesn't need my help but I was so enraged by your little quip that I thought I should point out what a douche you are. The best part is that you have conveniently provided a picture of yourself to everyone here. You're a colossal dumb ass.

They're going to chew you up and shit your punk ass out at OCS. That is if you don't wet yourself during in-processing and cry until they let you go home.

In the future, you should keep in mind that you are a nasty candidate and that no one gives a flying fuck what you want or think about ANYTHING much less what aircraft you want to fly.

Happy Thanksgiving

 

[Raptor2216]

That was my wimpy voice. Bring the pain.

If you think that's pain then stand by for Marine OCS, dude.

 

[exo]

I'm new to this site, so I'm not quick to judge others... however I would recommend caution. This isn't an anonymous site. There are people on here that could very well be your instructors, your CO, or your competitors. This isn't your typical online dungeons and dragons forum where 'flame on' may sound cute or poignant, this is a site visited by professionals, the very professionals you wish to join.

Also, "Almost a Marine" is not a career. Being almost a Marine is like being almost queer. You are either a Marine or you are not. No offense to you, but in life it is much better to have people judge your character and merit off of your actions, not off of what you want people to think you are.

Step back, realize what your dealing with, where you are in life, and realize there is a difference in being cocky and confident. You're a kid with a PPL and a couple other endorsements. Being surrounded by non pilots, that may grow your dick by a half inch, but compared to what you'll be learning in primary, its a few months of work.



Other than that, welcome.

 

[RighteousMile]

well fuckin said

 

[stevethepilot]

Ok gentlemen let's get something straight. I am a young motivated and intelligent kid that knows the difference between confidence and arrogance. And I guess I should not be surprised by the hostility coming from everybody, seeing as how most of you are trained aeronautical merchants of death... but I am surprised. I was trying to start a discussion with people who have the same interests as I do, and I get a mouthful of shit in return.

I have always had a tremendous amount of respect for the men and women that fly for the military. But if a year down the line someone judges me for something that happened on an online forum, that really says more about them than me, despite the fact that they might indeed be my superiors. I realize that after I sign the dotted line I'll be forced to take your insults, but for now, in this detached way of conversation, I don't have to.

All that being said, I'm sorry I offended anybody and expressed an opinion about a certain aircraft. I know that I came off as an arrogant little shit, but realize that people are completely different in an online chat room than they are in real life. My real attitude is much better expressed in person than through this forum. If we do meet up face to face and you're still raw about it, I'll buy you a drink to bury the hatchet.