Some of you heard me talking about this and may actually care.

For promotions from Sergeant, the Marine Corps has three zones:

The Above zone: You were in the zone before and got passed over cause you suck.

The Zone: You are in the perfect range of dates and if you are not a turd then you shall be promoted.

The Below Zone: Next year you will be in the Zone. You can be promoted if you kick ass and take names and they happen to look this deep for qualified people.

I was in the below zone. Those of you that know me here, also know that I certainly kick ass and take names. Unfortunatley, the Corps did not look at ANYONE in the below zone for my M.O.S.

Which means I did not get promoted to Staff Sergeant.

Funny thing. The bastards are now offering me a commission to Lieutenant because of my education. And I go up for an NCO of the quarter board tomorrow morning (in... what, six hours? I can't sleep).


Oh well. I bid the Marine Corps farewell. It has been an illustrious and magnificent seven years. I get out this next summer.

I am sad but hopeful.

Is anybody in a position to recommend me for a job? I have an impressive resume. I'll move anywhere in the world if the price is right!