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Agent P

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« on: October 29, 2005, 09:03:30 AM »
Yesterday my brother Matthew graduated from Parris Island as a newly minted Marine. We drove all night Wednesday to get there Thursday morning for Family Day and the emblem ceremony. He showed us around the base and where he lived, and we met his drill instructor. On Friday was the graduation ceremony, and it was awesome to see all these young men in their shiny boots, marching precisely. I am so proud of him!

PFC Matthew Burke

Matt was only one point off from a perfect score with the rifle. He made 'sharpshooter'. Hmm. Our oldest brother is in the Air Force (currently in Kuwait until March), and he also was always, like, two off from a perfect score. Family curse?
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« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2005, 10:21:06 AM »
Thanks and congratulations to him. You have good reason to be proud. Thumbs up to both of you. Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2005, 10:39:09 AM »
umm...I think one point off perfect would be Expert.

"To qualify as marksman, Marines will need to score between a 190 to 209, a 210 to 219 for sharpshooter and an expert needs 220 or more. "


http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marinetrng/a/riflequalify.htm

Regardless, congratulations to your brother and your family.  Ours is a small fraternity few would understand.
Semper Fi,
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« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2005, 11:26:24 AM »
My salute to an honored protector of our country. May he serve well.

Brad
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« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2005, 11:36:18 AM »
Congratulations!  Tell him welcome to the fold.
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« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2005, 11:51:08 AM »
Congratulations to your brother and Semper Fi!

Not to pile-on, but I agree that your brother shot 219 out of 250 possible points and earned his Sharpshooter Badge.  Nothing to sneeze at!

Each range in the Marine Corps posts the annual (to date) record high score on a large sign near the entrance...I've never heard of anybody shooting above 246 out of 250 with a service rifle.  Range records usually run about 243/244...and that's GOOD Shootin'!!!
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« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2005, 12:53:52 PM »
Hey, I just had a buddy graduate from MCRD San Diego yesterday, too.  Congrat him for me.
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