wrbones
09-21-02, 05:46 PM
There are quite a few Marines on active duty who drop by the site from time to time. I know they don't always have the time to interact with all of the rest of us as much as they or we would like. They are busy. Doubly so now. We have Marines all over the earth in a number of different duty stations and missions. Many have been participating in our on-going "shootin' wars" in several places. Yes, though the news and public do not percieve it this way, anytime as a Marine, that you have others trying to kill you, you are in a war. Regardless of what any politico or left winger might say. I would say that for many Marines, those considerations might be more imortant than what is going on in the web.
As for Old Salts who no longer directly serve on active duty, I have a few things to say about us, as well.
We have a wealth of knowledge and experience that I am absolutely certain is of use to nearly anyone, Marine or not, that I believe is our duty to share with those who are able to accept it. Knowledge is a good thing. Knowledge from a variety of sources is better. Knowledge form those who have extensive experience is best. We, as Old Salts, have such experience.
Our knowledge and experience is revealed in everything we discuss, every post on humor, every post on every topic of interest to Marines and their families.We have a contribution to make in such posts, even if this is all that we are involved in socially. Many of us are active in our communities, politically, finacially, spiritually, and in numerous charities and causes related to Veterans.
We have much to offer.
In my own case, I know without doubt, that were I active duty again, I would have a thousand times more to offer in service to my Nation than I ever could have had as an active duty 18 year-old. I'm more informed, wiser, and experienced.
As for our active duty brothers, we're here for ya. Drop by and sit a spell when ya got a minute. We know yer busy. If ya weren't, we'd be wonderin! LOL. We're thinkin' about you every day, brothers.
As for Old Salts who no longer directly serve on active duty, I have a few things to say about us, as well.
We have a wealth of knowledge and experience that I am absolutely certain is of use to nearly anyone, Marine or not, that I believe is our duty to share with those who are able to accept it. Knowledge is a good thing. Knowledge from a variety of sources is better. Knowledge form those who have extensive experience is best. We, as Old Salts, have such experience.
Our knowledge and experience is revealed in everything we discuss, every post on humor, every post on every topic of interest to Marines and their families.We have a contribution to make in such posts, even if this is all that we are involved in socially. Many of us are active in our communities, politically, finacially, spiritually, and in numerous charities and causes related to Veterans.
We have much to offer.
In my own case, I know without doubt, that were I active duty again, I would have a thousand times more to offer in service to my Nation than I ever could have had as an active duty 18 year-old. I'm more informed, wiser, and experienced.
As for our active duty brothers, we're here for ya. Drop by and sit a spell when ya got a minute. We know yer busy. If ya weren't, we'd be wonderin! LOL. We're thinkin' about you every day, brothers.