Robert Z

Christian | Husband | Father | USMC Vet | Long-term investor learning in public | MBA | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

[Robert Z @RobertZipf]

@TheLtColUSMC @hmcrem 98% sure the “chick getter” is how I ended up with my wife of 25 years, I definitely married up!

[Robert Z @RobertZipf]

@TheLtColUSMC Not sure why I still have it, but it is full of knowledge!

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@TheLtColUSMC Absolutely, civilians can’t understand this, I just hope they appreciate it. Leaving the Corps is a battle I fought for years, both the few years before I left and for many years after.

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@TheLtColUSMC @TallPog @SecWar I can’t imagine how motivating it would be to have him PT with the troops. I bet every single one of them pushed themselves to exhaustion because of his presence that day.

[Robert Z @RobertZipf]

@TheLtColUSMC Granted, if I attempted a CFT I would likely have 3 heart attacks within the first 5 minutes.

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@TheLtColUSMC For someone as old as you that’s impressive! It’s pretty good for the average Marine, but for the really really, really, really, really old Marines like you, that’s great!

[Robert Z @RobertZipf]

@Ivan_Snook @TheLtColUSMC I don’t think that is a true statement.

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@Ivan_Snook @TheLtColUSMC His record of success seems to give it away. The snobby officers who think they’re better than enlisted simply because they went to college directly out of high school, instead of having to work for their degree, don’t seem to drive nearly as much success.

[Robert Z @RobertZipf]

@TheLtColUSMC An international incident this extreme will likely leave a negative impact for years. It is critical that the situation is handle appropriately.

[𝕃𝕚𝕖𝕦𝕥𝕖𝕟𝕒𝕟𝕥 ℂ𝕠𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕝 ℙ 🪖 @TheLtColUSMC]

I am heartbroken and deeply saddened by this news. My deepest condolences are with the victim’s family and loved ones. 💔

To my Japanese friends and to the Okinawan community that has meant so much to me over the years, my heart is with you.

You deserved better than this.

[Robert Z @RobertZipf]

@Andre_YMKYMFOI @TheLtColUSMC After serving 9 years on active duty, I don’t know what a “usual” case would be. Outside of needing a waiver, I am not sure there is an “unusual” case.

[Robert Z @RobertZipf]

@FLPraetorian @TheLtColUSMC You are probably correct.

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@TheLtColUSMC That’s how the 24th MEU started in 2002… 9 months later …

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@ICannot_Enough On a different note, you still can’t pump your own gas in New Jersey because it isn’t safe unless you become “qualified.”

[Robert Z @RobertZipf]

@PnvShepherd @TheLtColUSMC I second this!

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@TheLtColUSMC

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@TheLtColUSMC I feel this is appropriate.

[Robert Z @RobertZipf]

@TallJohnSilver One of the most remarkable career trajectories! It’s beyond motivational, it’s legendary!

[Robert Z @RobertZipf]

@TheLtColUSMC @SierraKilo0811 Semper Fi! And now he is the few of the few!

[Robert Z @RobertZipf]

@TheLtColUSMC @SierraKilo0811 Civilians struggle to understand how extreme this is. For reference, there are around 180,000 active duty Marines. About 500 are Colonel’s. Said another way, less than 0.5% of all Marines are equal rank or higher. It’s like an hourly employee becoming an executive VP.

[𝕃𝕚𝕖𝕦𝕥𝕖𝕟𝕒𝕟𝕥 ℂ𝕠𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕝 ℙ 🪖 @TheLtColUSMC]

It’s official! I’m incredibly proud to share that I’ve been selected for promotion to Colonel of Marines!

From Private to Staff Sergeant. Second Lieutenant to Colonel select. It’s been one hell of a ride.

Semper Fi!