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I'm reading Custer and Crazyhorse by Stephen Ambrose, great read as he paralells the two's lives. It's really amazing the cultural differences between the two.

The difference between America and the Roman Empire (not empoir) is we are a democracy. What Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence is an absolute truth ... We hold these truths to be...

We fight because the Marine to the left and right of us depend upon us.

I was stationed in Hawaii, which almost counts as overseas, it was beautiful. Also went to Desert Storm on the Tarawa, ship life was Ok, I was a radio man and actually had a job on the ship so it...

There are 7 belt loops and they represent the 7 seas. At least that's what my DI told me at PI.

Oh yeah, I forgot the Exorcist Game. That is when right after a meal you have to drink water until you puke. This was done until everyone in the Platoon puked. Then you got to clean it.
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Hardest part was:
1. Not smiling, I rack was by the quarter deck and when anyone was digged I would look over or smile and I'd be right there with them.
2. Sand fleas. Try not to scratch and kill...

One of the best books to read to prepare a young potential Marine is "With the Old Breed." I forget the author but it's on the Commadant's reading list. Steven Ambrose, my favorite author, calls it...

Supercharged radio grunt with 65 inches of twisted steel and sex appeal ready to walk a 1000 miles to smoke a camel! Been there before and done that too, ready to do it again!