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Comment by Jim 9 hours ago

I'm thinking you might have meant FMTB (Feild Medical Training Battalion) , instead of FMF (Fleet Marine Force) . My son, also James went through FMTB at CP. He said it initial started out restrictive like BC but got better after about 2 to 3 weeks in. He said the PT was at a much higher level then BC. He said he lost 15 #'s during the 8 weeks. But he said the training was great. He liked it much more then the HM training at GL.

Thank you to you and your family for your service to our country.

BTW: Mid 40's, rain and the snow is going quickly.

Comment by James's Mom(AK Mom) 10 hours ago

Well spring is here. Checked out the weather at CL and they are enjoying spring weather (66 degrees and we are 18 and covered in a spr snow storm). Jim and a number of his cohorts drove X base and began thier class at FMF yesterday. Yes, they will be busy for the text 8 weeks. Received a text and was informed he had started and informed me it is only a little better than Boot Camp. LOL Yes, they will miss that freedom they have been enjoying since their arrival to CL these last few weeks. However, on a postive note, at the end of their training they will have saved some $ and will be able to say they are well trained professionals..

Comment by James's Mom(AK Mom) on March 5, 2010 at 11:37pm

Thoughts and prayers for them all. Class down in CL begins on Monday so they are all scattering and trying to get their life in order. Had to send a number of texts as a reminder to make sure my son submits his taxes before Monday arrives. Since we all know they they will not have any time to address their personal agendas/business, once class begins. Guess they they will all eventually learn time management. During this exercise, Jim has quickly learned coordinating 8K miles from home takes patience and time delays. Too, since he just found a set of wheels and having to pay taxes, he is learning the cost of being an adult. Now he knows how it feels when I speak of budgeting and life is challenging; ie " Wow" The light bulb came on!

Comment by John Frank on March 3, 2010 at 3:37pm

I'm waiting to hear about test 4. Congratulations.

Comment by Dean Carr on March 3, 2010 at 3:15pm

Jason passed test three yesterday! Wooo Hoo!!

Comment by Richard Whitaker on March 1, 2010 at 8:23pm

Brett's Navy Corpsman training starts tomorrow. Good luck my son on your next adventure. I know you will do well.

Comment by James's Mom(AK Mom) on February 22, 2010 at 12:10pm

Found this on N4MS while catching up the news from the Coprs Mom/Dad's group: Sending packages to your sons and daughter while they are overseas.

Call 1-800-610-8734 opt 1, then opt 1 again. Tell them you want the military package. They will send you 6 priority pack N ship boxes of various sizes. Along with packing supplies and tape.

You can also print your postage online and save up to 40%. Just DO NOT tape over the bar code.

www.usps.com and click on Qucik N Ship. You can even schedule a pick up. You can also reorder as well from the sight. Nice to have on hand. It takes about 7 to 10 days to receive.

Comment by James's Mom(AK Mom) on February 21, 2010 at 2:50pm

Speaking of Taxes this year has been challenging for everyone seems to be late sending their 1099's and w-2s, I have found it is easier to PDF (scan) the statements /send by e-mail. Then send the hard copy via USPS. Yes, this year has been a learning curve.

Comment by James's Mom(AK Mom) on February 21, 2010 at 2:45pm

John, I read your letter on Navy Moms...Great information and sent it to my son so he could pass it on to his buddies. Yes, i switch back and forth from home and work. N4MS is not allowed at work so I have to wait until I get home. Like I mentioned to my son there are bonuses for being on both sites.Yes,the idea is to network network for it is very important have a life line and knowing and awareness of resources, esp when you are miles away from the Lower 48. I have learned if you do not travel at least once a year, it is truly a culture shock once you land in Seattle.

Comment by John Frank on February 19, 2010 at 11:06am

I just received this via email from Corpsman.com regarding care packages for our troops. Sorry for the length...

The call has come and I would like to try to help out my old Boss that I served with, at 1/14.

LT.COL (Selected for COL by the way) Gann, was 1st Anglico's CO. He has sense moved on to another duty station, but has kept in close contact with his Marines and Sailors.

1st Anglico has deployed to Afghanistan, and the Marines and Sailors are in need of some much needed gedunk and supplies over there. The message below is from LT. COL Gann:

Darrell,
Thanks for jumping in on this even on top of all the other stuff you are doing........the wish list from the teams follows:

**Copenhagen Snuff (it's like gold downrange)
DVD movies/TV Series
Battery powered electric travel razors
Mr. Coffee type coffee makers (their vehicles have AC power)
Hot water heaters (electric)
Ramen Noodles
**Redbull (more gold)
Nuts (pistachios/peanuts/sunflower seeds)
Single serving Propel drink mixes
Magazines
**Cigarettes (Marlboros and Camels)
Vacuum sealed tuna packets
Hot chocolate mix/Tea bags/ instant coffee packets (Coffee Singles- teabag type)
Baby wipes
Beef Jerky/Summer Sausages

and of course....cards, letters and prayers.........

Because all of the teams are so widely dispersed, the packages will go to the unit commander and then distributed by him during his battlefield circulation trips.

Doing it this way worked good for me when I was deployed for two reasons: (1) Mail gets to the headquarters much faster and more reliably than to the outlying operating bases, and (2) I found packages addressed to the commanding officer were less likely to be "misplaced" or ratfuc**d by the rear echelon pogues than a package addressed to "any Marine or Sailor" (happened all the time).

As a side note, you can get an APO/FPO flat rate box (for free) at the USPS that is specifically designed for these types of care packages.

Also as a reminder, all these boxes are subject to search. Alcohol and pornography are not allowed in country and will be confiscated by aforementioned rear echelon pogues......

If you have any questions whatsoever, don't hesitate to drop me a line. Having been on the other end, I can't tell you how much it means to receive a care package from the states..........

Thank you for your support on this. It really means a lot to me and to the Marines and Sailors of 1st ANGLICO.

Semper Fi,
Mike

If you would like to help us support these heroes please email DeeDee at editor@corpsman.com . She has the address to mail things to that we are not releasing via this message and on the website due to OPSEC reasons.

So please give Dee a hollar, and help them out.

Trust me it will make you feel good.

Btw, sorry if the language bothers you, but this is how we speak in the military..

:-)

Those of you who have done the job will be smiling now..
Hah!


Thanks!
Darrell Crone
Da-Chief
Corpsman.com

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