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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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Dude go with me! I'd totally do it!
i wouldnt go to marry one i would just go for a fuk fest!
Old Mar 31, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 350zfan1
^^^^

There is a Marine obstacle course on Fort Meade right next to the permanent single soldier barracks.

Just have to ask the marine unit detachment there to use it.

Trust me even if you are in decent shape you will be drenched in sweat when or if you finish it.
Don't think they will let a civilian just come in and use there course
Old Mar 31, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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you only like her because she looks like Mia from Fast & Furious, just admit it. Ricer.
Old Mar 31, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by bb1314
Dude go with me! I'd totally do it!
Dude, they have sites you can basically order from a group of Latinas/Asians/Russians trying to find American husbands. Can't post from work, but you get the idea.
Old Mar 31, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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what you guys think is a better way.

Go into Navy, then get into Govt job along the lines of a police officer, FBI, DEA etc

or

Go into local County/state police, do a few years of service then try to move up to govt job.
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Originally Posted by kyle22
what you guys think is a better way.

Go into Navy, then get into Govt job along the lines of a police officer, FBI, DEA etc

or

Go into local County/state police, do a few years of service then try to move up to govt job.
I say...

Go into Navy -> College -> Gov Job
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County...its who you know not what you know.
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Military seems to be the best route for what i want. get the security clearance, and experience. Also keep working towards my degree in CJ. Just wanted to get others opinion on it, been thinking about it for the longest time.
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Originally Posted by kyle22
Military seems to be the best route for what i want. get the security clearance, and experience. Also keep working towards my degree in CJ. Just wanted to get others opinion on it, been thinking about it for the longest time.
Yea man.. Kyle I worked with a lot of people that went that route. They did their time in the military. Then military paid for their education. Then they got into the government or a government contractor with the clearance they got from the military. Very good career route.
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Originally Posted by bb1314
Yea man.. Kyle I worked with a lot of people that went that route. They did their time in the military. Then military paid for their education. Then they got into the government or a government contractor with the clearance they got from the military. Very good career route.
thats exactly what i wanted to hear. Awesome, starting process very soon. tired of what i do and ready to chase my dream.
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College, enlist, then get your main job.

Enlisting without a degree puts you on the peon level.

Why don't you do like Linh, get your degree or in her case, 2, at an online school, then apply for a TS job then once you get your foot in the door, start to apply for the job you want. That's the fastest/cheapest way to get in the door.

Just keep in mind, it's hard to get your TS, if you apply for a position that pays for your background work, you'll spend 3-6 months there then transfer into a different department and just keep it going until you're where you want to be.

I made it halfway through the police application process. I love the job, and have a lot of friends who are police both lower level and higher ups. I dropped out halfway through when I got tired of seeing the papers.

Every time you test for something, they put down a folder in front of you describing the job you will be doing as with the pay, back when I did it, it was $38K PG Co, AA co, and MSP were all $38K...... I couldn't get past that.

I had a one bedroom apartment at the time. If I became a police officer I would have no longer made the minimum salary level needed to rent my ONE BEDROOM apartment.

Only way I'd do police is Montgomery county since they do get paid more, just keep in mind they wont even take your application unless you have a degree, one of only ones in the state.

If you really want to be police, go apply with PG county, they will hire a white guy even with issues on their background, they need white police officers and are hiring like crazy, if you're white and haven't killed anyone you are pretty much guaranteed to get the job. Once you get your training and spend whatever time they make you work (x many years to pay back the training loan, or you buy out of it) then you can easily apply for a different county or state and transfer if they're hiring.

Next time you're around ask me questions. I can't get into too many details online.

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Originally Posted by bb1314
Yea man.. Kyle I worked with a lot of people that went that route. They did their time in the military. Then military paid for their education. Then they got into the government or a government contractor with the clearance they got from the military. Very good career route.
Only issue I have with this is it takes awhile to get it done. but on the flip side, no money needed is a big plus.
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Originally Posted by WYZIWYG
Dude, they have sites you can basically order from a group of Latinas/Asians/Russians trying to find American husbands. Can't post from work, but you get the idea.
Word...... I want to be specific! Colombian!!!!
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im ready for car meets again
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Originally Posted by jeffie7

If you really want to be police, go apply with PG county, they will hire a white guy even with issues on their background, they need white police officers and are hiring like crazy, if you're white and haven't killed anyone you are pretty much guaranteed to get the job. Once you get your training and spend whatever time they make you work (x many years to pay back the training loan, or you buy out of it) then you can easily apply for a different county or state and transfer if they're hiring.

Next time you're around ask me questions. I can't get into too many details online.
They hire azns?
Old Mar 31, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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On a side note......Anyone have 2 pistons laying around they'd like to donate?? If you have one piston and two connecting rods, that would work too.
Old Apr 1, 2011 | 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by kyle22
thats exactly what i wanted to hear. Awesome, starting process very soon. tired of what i do and ready to chase my dream.
Kyle, that's sort of what I did: Military>College>Grad School>Govt. I also applied to be a DC MPD Officer in the event absolutely nothing worked out for me. Public sentiment with the Federal Gov isn't too high right now. We still don't have an approved 2011 budget and may be facing a temporary shutdown soon.
Going the military/MP route might be a better option now. But if you do, try and finish out your degree while there. The Army paid a % of my books/tuition for classes I took while in Germany and while I was stateside. I paid one semester's tuition out of pocket and the rest Uncle Sam picked up. Definitely stay towards the Navy or Air Force. They're way more focused on you continuing your education than the other branches. Good luck whatever route you choose to go. [BTW, get everything your recruiter says in writing and try and get as many bonuses/etc as you can from them]
Old Apr 1, 2011 | 03:24 AM
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Im almost done my AA just a few classes away. By the time I go I will be done and start working towards my BS.
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Btw SGO gun show tomorrow at frederick fairgrounds
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Clay is right. READ YOUR CONTRACT. Its the most important thing you can do. You dont want to end up an army photographer or something when you really wanted to be an MP. Also get ready for standing next to a stupid *** plane in the rain and snow for 12 hours a day.



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