I just received some great news!
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06-04-2011, 12:50 PM
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I just received some great news!
Last Thursday I was selected to attend Officer Candidate School to acquire my Military Commission. The selection process was extremely competitive with over 1000 applicants to fill less that 80 spots for the school. The school is 17 weeks of grueling training and mind games but the hard part is over. I've been enlisted for over 12 years now, and although to some this is not ideal, I can't explain how delighted I am to be in this position.
Jason
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06-04-2011, 12:55 PM
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Mistress of Metal
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Congratulations Jason! I'm sure you're very rightfully proud. Thanks for your past and future service and for sharing your awesome news.
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06-04-2011, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by CudaChick1968
Congratulations Jason! I'm sure you're very rightfully proud. Thanks for your past and future service and for sharing your awesome news.
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could not say it any better .. thank you and goodluck..
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06-04-2011, 01:13 PM
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Congrats I am trying to get nrotc so I can try to get ocs. Hats off to you man!
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06-04-2011, 01:26 PM
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Great news Officer Jason! 
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06-04-2011, 01:46 PM
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Oh man, do I have to salute you now?? Congratulations and good luck!
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06-04-2011, 01:57 PM
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06-04-2011, 04:33 PM
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Congrats and thank you.
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06-04-2011, 04:42 PM
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Congratulations, good luck Jason and thank you for your service
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06-04-2011, 05:06 PM
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USCG Charger, Congratulations, I'm retired Navy myself, Forty years under contract.
I hope you enjoy your 'knife and fork school".
Stan Laker FCCS USN/USNR Retired
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06-04-2011, 05:08 PM
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Congrats,couldnt happen to a better dude.
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06-04-2011, 05:45 PM
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Congrats!!
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06-04-2011, 06:45 PM
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Thank you all for your kind words. It seems like it comes in bunches when you have good news. A few more months of freedom before the program starts. Sounds like a good time to take some leave and drive the Dart like I stole it! lol
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06-04-2011, 06:57 PM
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Congratulations
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06-04-2011, 07:37 PM
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I was a Commissioned Officer through ROTC., left the Army after 6 years. The best Officers come from the exact situation you are in. Good luck.
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06-04-2011, 07:48 PM
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You left after just 6 years?
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06-04-2011, 08:03 PM
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Congrats and glad to hear all your hard work paid off!
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06-04-2011, 09:19 PM
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Congradulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As said earlier the best officers are the ones that were prior enlisted.
Worked with a few in my time. MM1 (SW) Retired
Ken
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06-04-2011, 09:26 PM
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I agree. Some of the best seasoned and reasonable Coast Guard officers are OCS grads. My current assignment is to travel and conduct compliance inspection at major Coast Guard unit where the majority of the Commands are Commissioned Officers. Needless to say I often deliver less than desirable news during the out briefs. I hope I didn't burn to many bridges with this current job and get blackballed once I graduate. lol
Jason
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