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Looks great Brother! The mobile version is easy to manipulate which helps a lot. love it! Let’s go Champ!
Really appreciate all you’ve done and continue to do to serve military veterans.
Love the motivating colors and streamlined information.
Great work! Continue to lead influence and inspire motivator!
I pray that you personally get this message, I am so GLAD that you accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior
I served in the Corps 72 – 78 did Boot at P.I., I would love to talk to you about The Lord, I’m an Ambassador for Christ also known as a pastor
I’m on FB under:
Dwight M Triplett
Email: darmorofgod@gmail.com
God bless you saint
Dwight
Greetings SSgt Nichols,
I wanted to reach out and tell you how much I enjoyed your broadcast with Recruit Ruiz.
Not that you need to do a podcast with. But, I would love to share my story with you sometime , and you could share with others
My boot camp experience, was probably near the same as others. I was actually looking forward to service in The Corps, it all changed for me when we got orders for MOS school.
It deflated me and I couldn’t wait to get out; I only had 3 yrs and 9 months to go.
I hated the school, and I hated the MOS (7222 Radar Operator/Fire Control Crewman IHAWK Missile System. I wanted to be a Crash Crew person.
So, I go to my duty station, and I was less than a stellar Marine and that’s putting it mildly.
But, I was likeable enough and got along well with most.
Well, I was married, lived in base housing, and was on a volunteer fire department. That association with volunteer fire department, allowed interaction with MCAS Cherry Point Air Station Fire Department. Thus, it led into a 28 yr DOD civil service career, I retired 12 yrs.
I now work as a 911 call taker and dispatcher for a County Sheriff’s Office and I pastor 2 Lutheran Churches.
But, here’s the great USMC side, for some reason I formed the reunion for old unit at the encouraging of our former CO. I am still dumbfounded that he put this in my hand.
I do a regular group email, our roster is 100+ (counting spouses) and we have had 4 Alpha Battery Reunions since 2011. Our most recent was in June 2024 and we had 80 folks present.
What the USMC should have meant to me when I served, though it didn’t then, it now does. I wish I would have understood then what I now understand and value enormously.
I am honored to wear the title…..Marine
Semper Fi,
Joseph S Ray, L/Cpl
1981-85
Thank you SSgt Nichols for being a great mentor and someone I looked up to for a long time. You were one of the driving factors behind me becoming a DI. The new website looks fantastic!
Just wanted to sign the guest book.
Thank You for all you have done for our country and continue to do! “Outstanding” job on your website! Semper Fi!
Ssgt Nichols, my son is currently in SOI/ITB as a 0311 with a MSG contract, it’s hard as an only parent, (mom passed away 2 years ago) seeing him transition into a Marine but the proudest moment of my life, seeing him accomplish and enjoy his Marine career, Thank you for your support of those before him, him, and those after. I’ve watched a lot of your training videos when you were a DI and it put my mind at ease seeing your professionalism and passion in training these young men. It put my mind at ease as he does not come from a military family. What I try to preach to new Marine families is that you guys are professionals and Marines take care of their own, I appreciate what you did and are doing. I did not understand what the Marine Corps was about as a citizen before but have an unmatching respect now, I will parents understand how great you and your Marine brothers are. Thank you.
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Tyree Padilla USMC-RETIRED
As I was Transitioning one of my biggest fears was VA Disability Compensation and exactly what I needed to do to ensure all my service connected medical and mental health conditions were captured. Throughout my career the common discussion amongst those Services Members was ensure you document any and all medical conditions, however no one ever discussed how and what the VA is looking for when deciding if your condition rates a compensation percentage or how an injury can be connected with other conditions throughout your body. The information that You Share and provide empowers the Service member (Past, Present, & Future) to understand how the VA evaluates you and educates the Service Member on exactly how to communicate and document their medical concerns conditions. Thanks SSgt Nichols…
ssgtnichols
Thank you Ty for your feedback and your 30 years of service!
Danielle Mathis
Truly, you are an inspiration Mike always looking for a way to help. I have been so touched by how you are always jumping in and start with a can do attitude!
ssgtnichols
Thank you Danielle…Michael (SSgt Nichols) is passionate about the past (our veterans), the present (those serving), and the future (will serve) so stay tuned as we bring in a plethora of products and resources to support them…Team SSGT NICHOLS
Cash Loewen
Coolest drill instructor ever!
ssgtnichols
Thank you Cash for your feedback on SSgt Nichols…and for your service in the Army.
Roger M
This page has so much good information! Thank you for all the help, SSGT!
ssgtnichols
Thank you Roger and for your service! Team SSGT NICHOLS
Jimmie Biggs
This is a well organized web site that is full of valuable information. SSgt Nichols not only gives insight on aspects of military life, but uses his expertise to provide foundation information to help you regardless of where you are in your journey. Bravo Zulu!!!
ssgtnichols
Thank you Jimmie for sharing and your 20+ years of service! Team SSGT NICHOLS
Josh Schaffrin
Love this, excellent idea for Vets!
ssgtnichols
Thank you Josh for your Army service! Keep carrying the torch until God shows you others wise…Team SSGT NICHOLS
Bennadine Johnson
This is an awesome platform to prepare ourselves for the greatness that lies within. Thank you SSgt Nichols for keeping us joined together past, present and future!
ssgtnichols
Thank you Bennadine for sharing and your service. 29+ years of honorable service, we salute you at Team SSGT NICHOLS
Dupree
Thank you, Sgt.Nichols, for your service. Your work since your Marine Corps service has been exceptional! Many people have benefited from your experience and expertise. Myself included. This website is fantastic!
Dupree (USN Veteran)
ssgtnichols
Thank you for sharing and your service!
Christina
Love the new website SSgt Nichols…
ssgtnichols
Thank you Christina!
Anthony D. Story
The design is AWESOME. I love it. I wouldn’t change anything. Your message to the audience is very clear and straight to the point.
ssgtnichols
Thank you Anthony…
Michael "SSgt" Nichols
The new SSgtNichols.com website went live on October 21, 2024…Thank you to everyone who visits so please take a few minutes and sign this guestbook! OOHRAH!
SSgt Nichols