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Offline thundley4

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79-year-old woman gets urgent Marine recruit letter (with LETTER)
« on: March 05, 2009, 01:18:08 PM »

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CRESTVIEW - Still a couple of weeks away from retirement, Opal Blackwell Walker already has received another job offer.

The 79-year-old Crestview woman says the Marines has expressed interest.

Last Monday, recruiters from New Jersey sent a letter to Walker by Federal Express.

"I had to sign for it. It was sent priority overnight," she said.

The letter from the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command asked Walker if she thought she had the stuff to be a Marine.

"It says ‘Dear Opal, Do you think you have what it takes to be a Marine? Are you prepared for one of the most demanding challenges you will ever face?' " said Walker.

"The fact is, if you have the fortitude, confidence and will to improve yourself, then the Marine Corps may be right for you," she continued.
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Re: 79-year-old woman gets urgent Marine recruit letter (with LETTER)
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2009, 04:44:20 PM »
I get the flip side....I've been getting mailings from AARP to sign up.
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Re: 79-year-old woman gets urgent Marine recruit letter (with LETTER)
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2009, 05:44:16 PM »
She looks pretty darn good for pushing 80. I say go for it.  :p
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Re: 79-year-old woman gets urgent Marine recruit letter (with LETTER)
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2009, 05:45:32 PM »
No offense to our Sea Going Bell Hop brethren, but that's the Marines for you...... :fuelfire:

That's why they go on Navy ships.... so us Sailors can look out for them
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Re: 79-year-old woman gets urgent Marine recruit letter (with LETTER)
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2009, 05:59:54 PM »
Quote from: Thor on March 05, 2009, 05:45:32 PM
No offense to our Sea Going Bell Hop brethren, but that's the Marines for you...... :fuelfire:

That's why they go on Navy ships.... so us Sailors can look out for them

Someone has to push their wheel chairs, wipe their chins and change their diapers.  :fuelfire:
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Re: 79-year-old woman gets urgent Marine recruit letter (with LETTER)
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2009, 12:55:19 PM »
Quote from: Miss Mia on March 05, 2009, 04:44:20 PM
I get the flip side....I've been getting mailings from AARP to sign up.

Been getting those since just after I got married.  When my wife give me lip, I just tell her, "Why, when you get to be as old as I am..." (there's 3 months difference between us).
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Re: 79-year-old woman gets urgent Marine recruit letter (with LETTER)
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2009, 01:06:16 PM »
Quote from: DefiantSix on March 06, 2009, 12:55:19 PM
Been getting those since just after I got married.  When my wife give me lip, I just tell her, "Why, when you get to be as old as I am..." (there's 3 months difference between us).


They just started coming a couple of months ago.  I called them to be removed and they asked why and I said "I'm only 28" the girl laughed. 
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