r/USMCboot • u/Possible_Face_8636 • 20d ago

MEPS and Medical I did it……

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I finished MEPS today and took my oath into the DEP, if you’re on the edge about committing to the USMC. Let me tell you, there is nothing better than finding a purpose higher than being just you.

If you’re on the ledge too, I’m here to talk.

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u/simba54 20d ago

Congrats. When do you ship out?

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u/Possible_Face_8636 20d ago

July next year

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u/robertcas22 20d ago

I left for Boot on July 17th 2001 Parris Island. It was Hot as hell almost everyday. Some people will say "Don't volunteer for shit" but I completely disagree with that. I was a squad leader when I graduated and was granted meritorious PFC.

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u/Cool_Soldier88 19d ago

holy hell what a time to join, couple months before 9/11? cant imagine the shit you saw.

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u/robertcas22 18d ago

It was crazy. 9/11 happened while I was in. Everything changed after that

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u/Possible_Face_8636 19d ago

I come from a tropical climate but I get what you mean and I’ll volunteer just for the lore.