I have my physical and fitness test next week and if I pass both of those (which I should easily), then next Summer I'll be in Quantico, Virginia for the Marines PLC program. If I get through that, I will return to PSU for my senior year and graduate as a second lieutenant and then go to TBS (officer school) for 6 months.

I'm pretty excited about it. Ironically, I'll have to shave my head for a while.

The only thing i'm a little bit concerned about (hair-wise) is not being able to take Propecia while I'm at PLC next Summer...

In any case...I'm excited about this opportunity.

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Congrats to you, Chris.

If you don't mind my asking, why did you decide to do it? I was close to doing the same thing when going through college in the mid-1980's but decided not to.

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Well, I'm in great shape right now, and I've always thought about it. My grandfather was a Marine and my cousin is currently a Lieutenant Colonel.

I'm going the officer route though, so I'm not dropping out of school or anything. I just know that my whole future will contain a multitude of options that I wouldn't otherwise be able to get with just a college degree. I know I have the mind and the physical capability to do a good job in a military environment.

I have the fitness test on monday - so wish me luck!

PS - the hair transplant was not an issue for the medical screening/physical part of the application. Just an FYI for anyone who was curious.

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1,614 with Dr. Pistone on 2/3/06 in Marlton, NJ.

As long as the moon shall rise
As long as the rivers flow
As long as the sun shall shine
And the grass will grow
Let me listen, I will learn to speak
The old language
Yes, I yearn to bathe in blue skies
And fall apart from the world of machines
Regain my feet and my pounding heart

My Hair Loss Weblog