Tag: pog

  • Civil War

    Civil War

    There’s a great many jobs one can do in the military–more than you’d probably think. Hell, did you know there’s a “Water Support Technician” MOS (1171) in the Marine Corps? Who would have thought that something so POG-y and lame could actually exist amongst the war fighting infantry?

    Not me.

    There’s so many different jobs and occupational fields that of course it’s created a kind of rift between different enlisted Marines. There’s the infantry, and then there’s the POG’s (personally I put air wing into a 3rd category, but that might just be me).

    As we’ve discussed before, they’re not all treated equally. Each group has their own culture and subcultures within it, often rarely even interacting with one another. The average grunt almost never works directly with Marines outside of the infantry, leading to natural rivalries and notions between them.

    In personal news, I’ve officially left the LA area and relocated back to the San Francisco Bay Area! Not the craziest move, but enough to gain some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of LA. I want to do a longer post or video on what’s been going on with everything, but maybe that is something for the TL Patreon.

  • The Bennies

    The Bennies

    All Marines enlist for a variety of different reasons. Perhaps you wanted to serve your country patriotically or make your parents proud. Maybe you wanted to see action and adventure around the globe. It could be that you’re 5’3 and full anger and rage, in which case you will probably become a Drill Instructor.

    However, for many, the reason is much more practical: the bennies. The benefits of enlisting in the military at large are well-known and beloved. The GI Bill alone might make the purchase price worth it depending on whether you are able to EAS in one piece. There’s even a few more benefits that can be a huge help later down the road of your life, such as the VA Home Loan or VA healthcare and disability.

    The cost? Just 4 years of your life, body, and sanity at the disposal of Uncle Sam.

    For me? I enlisted because I wanted to be a better artist. However, the GI Bill is probably single greatest asset you have to your name after flying back to your Home of Record at the end of your enlistment.

    Use it.

    Hell, I’m a New York Times bestselling author and even I’m still using my GI Bill right now!