Happy 236th Birthday...............

[captskillet]

to all the Marines out there including my dad (Korea) and since I wont be around the net on Friday a shout out to all the Vets on Veterans Day........I salute you all [&o]!!!!

[Canoerebel]

+ 1

(P.S.  Note that our resident Rajun' Cajun doesn't comment about his favorite team's current situation - i.e, it's kickin' butt across the college football landscape.  When you can brag but don't it shows good breeding!)

[herwin]

+1

[USSAmerica]

[Xargun]

A definite Thank You to all Marines as well as anyone who is or has served.

Xargun

[ilovestrategy]

I was in the Corps from 85-89. Got me a good start in life.

[captskillet]

for your benfit Canoereb..................GEAUX TIGERS. Got some work still to do, Ole Miss and Arky plus if we get there the SEC champ game, where we might get the Bulldogs.

[warspite1]

I am reading about the 1st Marines on Guadalcanal at the moment [&o].

Happy 236th

[captskillet]

I know this way OT but Canoe opened up the college football can o' worms..............can yall believe the cesspool that has been exposed at Penn State and what a crock that Saint Joe Pa turns out to be?

[Canoerebel]

I opened that can of worms? [&:]  [:(]
 
No way I'm commenting on this matter as it will devolve into nothing worthwhile.

[Sardaukar]

+1

Like in FDF, "everyone is a rifleman". [8D]

[captskillet]

I wasn't trying to dump on you Canoe but you did mention college football [;)].

[RevRick]

ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

+ 1

(P.S.  Note that our resident Rajun' Cajun doesn't comment about his favorite team's current situation - i.e, it's kickin' butt across the college football landscape.  When you can brag but don't it shows good breeding!)

I have seen much moaning, groaning, and gnashing of teeth about the game last Sat. PM. Personally, I loved it.. I played defense most of the time, OT only when needed.

[CaptBeefheart]

Anyone going to a Marine Corps ball? I went to the one here last year but won't be making it this time around. It's said to be the best ball in Korea of the services. Happy 236th.

And a happy Veterans Day to all the forumites who have been or are in the line of fire.

Cheers,
CC

[herwin]

ORIGINAL: ilovestrategy

I was in the Corps from 85-89. Got me a good start in life.

The Corps is good at taking young men and women who are not going anywhere in their life and helping them find direction.

[dr.hal]

During the Vietnam era we didn't get much thanks from the public for service, in fact none. I can count on one hand how many times I voluntarily wore my uniform in public in the USA (from 69-81). Sad times. I'm glad for those in now that they don't have to experience what was then a very poor time to be in the service. Hal

[herwin]

ORIGINAL: dr.hal

During the Vietnam era we didn't get much thanks from the public for service, in fact none. I can count on one hand how many times I voluntarily wore my uniform in public in the USA (from 69-81). Sad times. I'm glad for those in now that they don't have to experience what was then a very poor time to be in the service. Hal

The Corps is also very good at changing peoples minds when you work with them a while. On the contractor side, I learned the key thing they valued was honesty--if you say you'll do something, you do it. They were my favourite customer.

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: Xargun

A definite Thank You to all Marines as well as anyone who is or has served.

Xargun

What he said. [&o]

[pws1225]

ORIGINAL: dr.hal

During the Vietnam era we didn't get much thanks from the public for service, in fact none. I can count on one hand how many times I voluntarily wore my uniform in public in the USA (from 69-81). Sad times. I'm glad for those in now that they don't have to experience what was then a very poor time to be in the service. Hal

Yep, same experience here ('69-'73). It's heartening to see that things have changed.

[SLAAKMAN]

82nd Airborne Salutes The Corps!!

Have a great Veterans Day!!