My parents gave me 2 choices after high school college or military. I chose college at first and dropped out after the first semester. Knowing I had to go to the military, I went straight to the recruiter's office back in 1996. I did talk to all the branches and decided to join the Marines. I shipped out about 8 months later. I had to get my body ready for boot camp. I wasn't going in with a hope and a dream, I wanted to be ready. I started running, doing pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups etc..When we did the IST I did pretty good. My biggest nemesis was that god damn 3 mile run. I wasn't a long distance runner. I always ran between 19-21min, that was my average. 1st Battalion Delta Co. 1997 Parris Island
@@GenX_US_Marine Are you still in the Marines? About your run time, back then, I wouldn't be too hard on myself. In recruit training my best run for the three miles was 19:30, which is about 6..5 minutes per mile. I was in the delay entry for four months. Personally, I believe anyone under 20 who enlists, still has much to understand about life. Trying college and dropping out is a common theme among different branch service members. I had two semesters and did poorly. But I had just moved out on my own and was struggling financially. My academic concentration wasn't there. After the Marines, I returned to the university, actually took off a year, and returned. It took 10 years to complete my degree part time. I had to work full time. Life doesn't always give breaks. In the end, I got my degree in Political Science (International Relations) with minors in Sociology and Psychology. I went in the Marines with almost flat feet. How I made it in the infantry had to be more my resiliency and determination. I never fell out of any training but, like others, felt the physical exhaustion and pains.
@@d.rcarrera6599 Nope, 4 and out. I did a 6 month tour to Iraq in 98 and when we returned stateside, I said I'm not re-enlisting. My run time was about the same as yours.
I just read your comment. I hope you will be well soon, as to whatever it is you are dealing with. We all have had to deal with adversities and challenges in life. Some more, some less, and then we have those who were probably overly sheltered that didn't have any major hardships. Just remember, before it was a problem, it was a situation. Find an emotional environment in which you can get away from the stresses. Find activities that do not consume you emotionally. I dealt with different and unexpected situations and I had to see those challenges as learning experiences. Because of those experiences, I had to grow emotionally in different directions and away from situations that are or can be overly difficult.
You commented in the last 20 years; for me, it was 30 years ago. We did not have the opportunities that appear to exist today. I was an Infantryman and did spent a great deal of time in the field; went on three Westpacs; completed Infantry Squad Leadership Course and Jungle Training Course; earned my awards and did not get promoted until one month before I got out. Getting promoted was not easy. After a while you begin to lose motivation that is Reality 101. We had guys kiss up to get promoted; I wasn't one of them. We had many 3 years in rank Lance Corporals; it wasn't uncommon.
Wao, this is the best combo ever for a podcast, respectfully speaking. Domi y Gringo 😎 I just started watching the podcasts and stuff and it’s by far the coolest I’ve watched in a long time
Albert, Barry, Ab and Jasmine....great interview/discussion. Different thoughts and exchanges were put on the discussion table. Jasmine was promoted to Corporal on her year. During my time, we had more Lance Corporals with at least three years in pay grade. Ab, you selected a career and are making it work. Barry and Albert I suspect you two "may have" taken psychology courses, maybe. Your interviews & responses were excellent. As a political science major, I decided to knock out like 33 hours in psychology. I use to work with juvenile offenders. Great presentation. I had to put my book down and watch the discussion. Jasmine and Ab, very best in your military career. I have one piece of advice. Invest in yourselves. Take all courses, military and civilian, and even from other branches and solidify your foundation. After my four years in the Marines, I enlisted in the Army reserves and went to Army school & picked up new skills & also took correspondence courses. I am very grateful for learning experiences. There are opportunities, we have to tap on the door and seek out the information.
Thank you for the awesome feedback. We haven’t taken psychology courses. Albert did 3 years of recruiting which could equal to a masters degree in psychology and Barry did 12 years as a 8999 😂
I feel the same way Baby!!!!! If I’m enlisting I want to go to the top notch baddass Branch because why not go to the Elite of all the branches. Like chief drill sergeant the environment I’m used to wasn’t so ideal and I’m 27 just getting by. I want to say I’ve did something different amongst my peers and friends. Also my mother has health problems. She has a defibrillator and I just want to do everything to possible to support her and give her something to be proud of me for. Hardest time in my life rn I’m really just looking forward to doing something different with my life, something that will benefit me other than working another minimum wage job.
Why do the Female lead instructors go by CDI and not SDI like their male counter parts? Is it because Senior is male tense? JW, an honest question I wondered about.
My parents gave me 2 choices after high school college or military. I chose college at first and dropped out after the first semester. Knowing I had to go to the military, I went straight to the recruiter's office back in 1996. I did talk to all the branches and decided to join the Marines. I shipped out about 8 months later. I had to get my body ready for boot camp. I wasn't going in with a hope and a dream, I wanted to be ready. I started running, doing pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups etc..When we did the IST I did pretty good. My biggest nemesis was that god damn 3 mile run. I wasn't a long distance runner. I always ran between 19-21min, that was my average.
1st Battalion Delta Co. 1997 Parris Island
@@GenX_US_Marine
Are you still in the Marines? About your run time, back then, I wouldn't be too hard on myself. In recruit training my best run for the three miles was 19:30, which is about 6..5 minutes per mile.
I was in the delay entry for four months. Personally, I believe anyone under 20 who enlists, still has much to understand about life. Trying college and dropping out is a common theme among different branch service members. I had two semesters and did poorly. But I had just moved out on my own and was struggling financially. My academic concentration wasn't there. After the Marines, I returned to the university, actually took off a year, and returned. It took 10 years to complete my degree part time. I had to work full time. Life doesn't always give breaks. In the end, I got my degree in Political Science (International Relations) with minors in Sociology and Psychology.
I went in the Marines with almost flat feet. How I made it in the infantry had to be more my resiliency and determination. I never fell out of any training but, like others, felt the physical exhaustion and pains.
@@d.rcarrera6599 Nope, 4 and out. I did a 6 month tour to Iraq in 98 and when we returned stateside, I said I'm not re-enlisting. My run time was about the same as yours.
Alj5. I went into the Marines in 1970. It was the best move I ever made. Semper Fi.
Thank you a to b podcast for providing laughs and good convo while I’m going thru a tough time in my life.
Hope everything works out. We will continue to strive to bring the best content for you and all of our followers! 🙌🏽🙏
I just read your comment. I hope you will be well soon, as to whatever it is you are dealing with. We all have had to deal with adversities and challenges in life. Some more, some less, and then we have those who were probably overly sheltered that didn't have any major hardships. Just remember, before it was a problem, it was a situation. Find an emotional environment in which you can get away from the stresses. Find activities that do not consume you emotionally. I dealt with different and unexpected situations and I had to see those challenges as learning experiences. Because of those experiences, I had to grow emotionally in different directions and away from situations that are or can be overly difficult.
This is so crazy! Abe was in my wireman class in the schoolhouse. Squared away Marines since day one hope you are doing well brother!
Crazy I follow both of them on tiktok and the day I look you guys podcast there the first interview I see 😭
I enjoyed this podcast the most, i love it
Thanks for listening
0621 Comm til it HERTZ, man the Marine Corps has changed alot in the last 20 plus years let alone the last 10 years. OOORAHH Semper Fi!!!!!!!!!!!
You commented in the last 20 years; for me, it was 30 years ago. We did not have the opportunities that appear to exist today. I was an Infantryman and did spent a great deal of time in the field; went on three Westpacs; completed Infantry Squad Leadership Course and Jungle Training Course; earned my awards and did not get promoted until one month before I got out. Getting promoted was not easy. After a while you begin to lose motivation that is Reality 101. We had guys kiss up to get promoted; I wasn't one of them. We had many 3 years in rank Lance Corporals; it wasn't uncommon.
Wao, this is the best combo ever for a podcast, respectfully speaking. Domi y Gringo 😎 I just started watching the podcasts and stuff and it’s by far the coolest I’ve watched in a long time
Albert, Barry, Ab and Jasmine....great interview/discussion. Different thoughts and exchanges were put on the discussion table. Jasmine was promoted to Corporal on her year. During my time, we had more Lance Corporals with at least three years in pay grade. Ab, you selected a career and are making it work. Barry and Albert I suspect you two "may have" taken psychology courses, maybe. Your interviews & responses were excellent. As a political science major, I decided to knock out like 33 hours in psychology. I use to work with juvenile offenders.
Great presentation. I had to put my book down and watch the discussion. Jasmine and Ab, very best in your military career. I have one piece of advice. Invest in yourselves. Take all courses, military and civilian, and even from other branches and solidify your foundation. After my four years in the Marines, I enlisted in the Army reserves and went to Army school & picked up new skills & also took correspondence courses. I am very grateful for learning experiences. There are opportunities, we have to tap on the door and seek out the information.
Thank you for the awesome feedback. We haven’t taken psychology courses. Albert did 3 years of recruiting which could equal to a masters degree in psychology and Barry did 12 years as a 8999 😂
I feel the same way Baby!!!!! If I’m enlisting I want to go to the top notch baddass Branch because why not go to the Elite of all the branches. Like chief drill sergeant the environment I’m used to wasn’t so ideal and I’m 27 just getting by. I want to say I’ve did something different amongst my peers and friends. Also my mother has health problems. She has a defibrillator and I just want to do everything to possible to support her and give her something to be proud of me for. Hardest time in my life rn I’m really just looking forward to doing something different with my life, something that will benefit me other than working another minimum wage job.
Good podcast SgtMaj
She had to remember the recruiters name🤣🤣🤣
Amazing view, where is the ocean? Of the mountains to the northeast?
Chemistry is awesome on this podcast 😂
OMG, you interviewed my crush. She is my dream girl.
Well Done Gentlemen!!! I really like your channel
Why do the Female lead instructors go by CDI and not SDI like their male counter parts? Is it because Senior is male tense? JW, an honest question I wondered about.
Valid question. She was an SDI but then moved up to be a chief drill instructor. There are also male CDI.
do you guys have any running tips
Stretch out before and after and just simply run. Start out running short distances and increase the distance.
Oorah!
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So nobody in this podcast actually did anything, they all just went to schools?
You probably missed the SgtMaj in there 😂
By did anything what do you mean?
what do you mean by did anything?
fighting, dude, he means fighting
@@davidoftheforest thats pretty stupid if thats what he means
dril instructors are so cringe bro
A lot of little man syndrome
What’s her name and her Instagram ?