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Semper Fidelis
Happy 250th birthday to the United States Marine Corps!
I know it's off topic. I just had to though. Phil USN 1997-2005 NMCB-4 2003-2005 OIF Operation Al Fajr |
Originally Posted by PhilFo
(Post 23641684)
Happy 250th birthday to the United States Marine Corps!
I know it's off topic. I just had to though. Phil USN 1997-2005 NMCB-4 2003-2005 OIF Operation Al Fajr Tx for your service. |
Originally Posted by PhilFo
(Post 23641684)
Happy 250th birthday to the United States Marine Corps!
I know it's off topic. I just had to though. Phil USN 1997-2005 NMCB-4 2003-2005 OIF Operation Al Fajr Best, Ben. |
BITD I passed this test with flying colors ! I think that my D.I. took an easier test.
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Happy birthday to the Corps!
It's been 48 years since I stepped on the yellow footsteps at MCRD San Diego, minutes away from losing my hair and getting issued some green clothes and meeting a few Drill Instructors that were very intent on turning me into a Marine! After a few months of learning to be a Marine in San Diego, I went on to learn about the basics of electronics and aircraft, and eventually ended up in sunny Arizona working on A-4 Skyhawks. I learned valuable life lessons about working hard and how to troubleshoot problems, but I also met a few other bike nerds who taught me about pace lines, track stands, proper bike clothes, etc. My Raleigh Gran Sport served me well! One of the benefits of being in a training squadron was the potential for getting a ride in the back seat of our trainer jets. The flights tended to involve some violent maneuvers, with potential for airsickness, but it was still fun. Also, it was kinda cool to get fitted up with the flight gear... https://www.flickr.com/photo_downloa...ret=fd06bda287 The view over the nearby mountains was pretty good, especially around sunset... https://www.flickr.com/photo_downloa...ret=5502e22ab1 Best wishes and gratitude to my fellow Marines on this special day! Steve in Peoria |
Proud son and father of US Marines. Son is a 20 year retired Marine. Dad did 30 yrs and retired as Master Gunnery Sergeant.
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And on this 250th birthday let's not overlook that the United States Marine Corps is older than the United States!
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Happy Birthday to my brothers and sisters!
July 4th 1989 https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3a74ae96ba.jpg |
Missed the post, earlier.
Dad - 1st Sgt James H Jackson, 1942-1963 https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...012c008e8a.jpg |
Happy birthday USMC :bday:My uncle living in Aizona former USMC F4J Phantom pilot in the Vietnam war and one of my cousins living in Arizona USMC too with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan
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1990-1994 0311 Infantry 1st Battalion 9th Marines. “The Walking Dead”
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My Dad was a Marine.... me Semper Paratus MST1 USCG
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This thread has political content, which is a contravention of forum rules. Come on Bill, don't delete my comment and leave the rest.
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Originally Posted by VtwinVince
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This thread has political content, which is a contravention of forum rules. Come on Bill, don't delete my comment and leave the rest.
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There is absolutely nothing political about celebrating the people that have served our country.
Thanks to all our veterans! We are proud and grateful! |
I did not start this thread as a political statement, nor is it. I'm celebrating the service of my fellow "Swarthy Soldiers from the Sea". I was in the Navy but patrolled block by block through Fallujah, Iraq with Marines. Acknowledging the service of Marines is the same as acknowledging the service of veterans of all military branches. That said, I hope you all had an honorable and rewarding Veterans Day. I missed the 250th birthday message for the US Navy and to my fellow sailors, I wholeheartedly apologize. But celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Marines is no more political than celebrating my own birthday. // END RANT.
Phil |
Originally Posted by VtwinVince
(Post 23642627)
This thread has political content, which is a contravention of forum rules. Come on Bill, don't delete my comment and leave the rest.
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Originally Posted by VtwinVince
(Post 23642627)
This thread has political content, which is a contravention of forum rules. Come on Bill, don't delete my comment and leave the rest.
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I'm surmising that VtwinVince made a political statement then it was deleted by a mod. We don't need whatever was said to be repeated to further drag the thread down.
Now, back to the regularly scheduled acknowledgement of the service of Veterans. Phil |
Marines and all service branches thanks for your service and for protecting our freedoms.
Your commitment and courage is an inspiration! These posts are even more thoughtful given it was Veterans Day yesterday 11/11. |
Last time I checked, the USMC was founded by the government of the USA, ergo this thread has political content. And my deleted comment was about the apparently inherent disrespect afforded this organisation by the presence of a certain visitor at the White House on November 10. I'll probably get another warning from the mods for even obliquely mentioning this. And no, I won't be deleting my comments.
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My Miyata 610 and Alumicross were made by the same company that made gun barrels which fired upon my grandfather's cruiser in WWII 40 years prior. Is that political? Is my desire to ride a well made Japanese bike produced by Miyata a political statement? The same goes for nearly all historic bicycle manufacturers, as the skill of builders was gained through the production of weapons of war. Your strawman suggests every thread on this forum is political, in this case.
If you want to get pedantic and really shut the thread down, the Marine Corps was founded by the Continental Congress of the 13 American Colonies. The existence of the USMC is inherently apolitical, as it has remained since before we had a President of these United States. What people bring up about the actions of the Marines, and the orders given by the CINC as well as US Congress, THAT is political. Again, I started this thread to celebrate service to this nation. If you don't like the thread, feel free to not participate. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...044ac99de7.jpg Here's my Miyata 610 to keep it on topic in C&V. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...528b084584.png Here's a Marine in my squad I was on patrol with in Fallujah. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...27b5a53c69.png And here's a 4-hole burnout in progress. If you know what it is, you know. And it's where this thread is headed, seemingly. Phil |
I DO wish Robbietunes was still around for this thread.......:innocent:
Most likely get banned again, more is the pity. Top |
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