<p>In this episode we hear a treacherous story of going UA for 29 days, just short of being a deserter, followed by another 12 day adventure of UA. Charlie tells us how he talked his shadow watch into going UA with him. From NJP on the verge of being administratively separated, he goes on to become a SNCO in the Marine Corps. This is a real life story of how one Marine started his Marine Corps career holding the shit end of the stick, but came back with a vengeance. Semper Fi!<br/><br/>jarheadpodcast@gmail.com </p>

Meritorious Promotion: A Blueprint for Success

Living a military life can be a struggle. And for less than 1% of Americans, we as Marines, face that struggle everyday. We are deployed, stationed overseas or across the U.S. from our friends and family. Funerals, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and holidays; we have missed them all, or will during our time serving in the greatest fighting force on Earth. I will break down some of the inner-workings of the Marine Corps, from bootcamp to retirement. What does it take to be successful, and how easily it can crumble under your feet. Interviews, historical battles, latest news from the Pentagon, and so much more will be discussed. So let's take a deep dive into the Marine Corps way of life. Semper Fidelis!