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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 9:42:53 GMT -5
On this day in 1775, the Marines were born. Took 'em long enough. The Army had already been around for 150 days!
Semper Fi, my friends.
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Post by drlj on Nov 10, 2016 10:15:48 GMT -5
Will there be cake involved or just another 25 mile hike?
Happy Birthday Marines.
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Post by kenlarsson on Nov 10, 2016 10:53:32 GMT -5
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Post by Doug on Nov 10, 2016 10:53:57 GMT -5
On this day in 1775, the Marines were born. Took 'em long enough. The Army had already been around for 150 days! Semper Fi, my friends. Yea but the army didn't stay around. They came an went. And more important the Marines were born in a Tavern.  |
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Post by Marshall on Nov 10, 2016 10:59:21 GMT -5
Well, there ain't no taverns in ISIS territory, so the boys better pack their own.
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Post by fauxmaha on Nov 10, 2016 11:28:09 GMT -5
In a fit of disgust with the world, I almost enlisted in the Marines right when I got out of high school. I'm pretty sure my recruiter thought I was in the bag after we'd gone through several meetings, etc. Not sure why I changed my mind. Just couldn't seal the deal.
I've often wondered how things would have gone if that decision had gone the other way. I don't really regret my decision. More a matter of curiosity.
Anyway, with apologies to our resident Colonel, I remember my first meeting with the recruiter like it was yesterday. He asked me "why the Marines?", and I answered "because of the various branches, I've always thought of them as the best".
Happy birthday!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 11:31:43 GMT -5
I have no problem with that at all, Jeff.
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Post by Doug on Nov 10, 2016 13:16:00 GMT -5
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for I am a Marine and the meanest Mother Fucker in the valley.
"If It Must Be Destroyed Overnight"
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 15:03:54 GMT -5
*SALUTE* Thank you, Colonel! At the age of 19 I was tired of being told what to do... so I joined the United States Marine Corps.
With all due respect to the other branches, you'll notice that it's Marines guarding the White House!
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Post by Chesapeake on Nov 10, 2016 15:30:35 GMT -5
They handle those 9.5 -pound M1s like they were matchsticks, don't they?
One of the pleasures of living in DC is the ability to see these guys, along with a Marine Band concert, every Friday evening throughout the summer.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 21:48:11 GMT -5
They handle those 9.5 -pound M1s like they were matchsticks, don't they? [...] They're young and they're in the best condition of their lives. Of course they do. |
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