USMC, 237 years of courage, Integrity and commitment, And we are bicyclist too.
11-11-12, 11:32 AM
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Dad was in the 1st Marine Division WWII, switched over to the Navy and retired as a Master Chief.
Older Brother is retired Army.
I joined right out of High School, 1969 and retired from the USAF.
This is always a special day for my family...
"A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America " for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it."
-- Author Unknown
Older Brother is retired Army.
I joined right out of High School, 1969 and retired from the USAF.
This is always a special day for my family...
"A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America " for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it."
-- Author Unknown
11-11-12, 11:49 AM
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Certainly will. I'm sure he'll be fine. Keep him close on his return (I say this because the lovely son of good friends in Calif went down to survivors trauma..)
Bikes to share - my spouse is hard to catch on her on her Trek 7.5 fx - mine's supposed to be faster, but the evidence doesn't support the supposition, and I guess a matched pair of bikes might be a good thing if the goal is companionship
Respect to all soldiers today
Bikes to share - my spouse is hard to catch on her on her Trek 7.5 fx - mine's supposed to be faster, but the evidence doesn't support the supposition, and I guess a matched pair of bikes might be a good thing if the goal is companionship
Respect to all soldiers today
11-11-12, 02:48 PM
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Words of wisdom from someone that has seen the worst that can be thrown at a human being and still lives his life to the fullest. Thanks for everything Rudy. You are one of my heroes. And, yes, war is all too glorified by too many. I pray that we never again have to fight another war. But history tells me much different.
It is Veteran's Day or for our English and Canadian brethren Remembrance Day NOW. Please pause to say a prayer of thanks for everyone that fought to preserve the freedoms we take for granted every day. Thanks to the veterans of all our allies.
Cplager, that line deserves to be quoted and printed out for posting, thanks. I have relatives that were Peace Corps, a very noble calling and service.
Bill
It is Veteran's Day or for our English and Canadian brethren Remembrance Day NOW. Please pause to say a prayer of thanks for everyone that fought to preserve the freedoms we take for granted every day. Thanks to the veterans of all our allies.
Cplager, that line deserves to be quoted and printed out for posting, thanks. I have relatives that were Peace Corps, a very noble calling and service.
Bill
SEMPER FI Bill and God bless all of our Armed Forces past and present
11-12-12, 08:57 AM
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I've always said that t-shirt should become the standard issue uniform tee for all branches. 
Concerning the thread title - it should be USMC - 237 years of tradition unimpeded by progress!
We, the few, the proud, have been doing so much, for so many, with so little, for so long, we can do anything with nothing! Semper fi, bruthas and BAMS!
Concerning the thread title - it should be USMC - 237 years of tradition unimpeded by progress!
We, the few, the proud, have been doing so much, for so many, with so little, for so long, we can do anything with nothing! Semper fi, bruthas and BAMS!
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
11-12-12, 09:14 AM
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Attached is from AFG. I'd have to dig through the Kodachrome to find Bosnia pics.
11-12-12, 09:47 AM
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I would tell you how my dad said the qualify the BAMs for enlistment but the ladies on the forum would probably string me up.
Bill
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I Can Do All Things Through Him, Who Gives Me Strength. Philippians 4:13
11-13-12, 09:08 AM
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Thanks to all who served!
My son graduates from MCRD San Diego next week. The recruit becomes a Marine.
My son graduates from MCRD San Diego next week. The recruit becomes a Marine.
11-14-12, 04:01 AM
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Oooouuugghhh Raaah! Happy Birthday to my beloved Corps, and all who serve, or have served in it.
3/5 Marines Phu Bai, RVN 1968-1970.
3/5 Marines Phu Bai, RVN 1968-1970.
11-14-12, 06:33 AM
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Schwinnhund, thanks for serving our country, you earned every bit of it in that dust up. Phu Bai caught some real crap in that period.
Bill
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