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07-03-07, 10:46 PM
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I served with this unit from 9/83-12/84. The...
I served with this unit from 9/83-12/84. The Fightin' Fifth is taking a beating.
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07-03-07, 10:43 PM
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Sad to hear about this. I served in K/3/5...
Sad to hear about this. I served in K/3/5 9/83-12/84.The Fightin' Fifth is taking a beating.
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04-22-05, 09:14 PM
Thread: Bush To Name Marine To Lead Joint Chiefs
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Does this mean he is superior to the commandant?
Does this mean he is superior to the commandant?
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12-20-04, 07:07 PM
Thread: U.S. Battle of the Bulge Veterans Honored
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My Dad fought at the Battle of the Bulge.
My Dad fought at the Battle of the Bulge.
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11-15-04, 06:24 PM
Thread: Marching & Running Cadences
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Birdy,birdy in the sky dropped a little whitewash...
Birdy,birdy in the sky dropped a little whitewash in my eye. I'm no sailor I won't cry,thank the Lord that cows don't fly!!
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Too funny
Too funny
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11-12-04, 06:12 PM
Thread: Why you joined?
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I was leaning toward the Navy(YIKES), but then at...
I was leaning toward the Navy(YIKES), but then at the recruiting office I saw a Gunny in his Dress Blues and I thought to myself, I want a set of those! So I joined the Corps.
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10-04-04, 07:54 PM
Thread: Speechless
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Speechless
Last week my wife asked me "what's the difference between the Army and the Marines?" Guys, I was dumbfounded..When I regained my composure, I said "the Marine Corps is the most feared military...
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10-04-04, 07:49 PM
Thread: Dress Blues
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I wore mine to a friends wedding, and I dare say...
I wore mine to a friends wedding, and I dare say I was looked at more than the wedding party!!!!
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08-31-04, 05:52 PM
Thread: A leaner, meaner CAX
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I remember participating in CAX'S back in the...
I remember participating in CAX'S back in the early 80's. It was quite the event. Tanks, Arty, Close(I mean REAL Close) Air Support and small unit tactics were the order of the day. GET SOME!!!
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06-26-04, 07:52 PM
Thread: Clinton's new book
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"SLICK WILLIE" disgraced the office of the...
"SLICK WILLIE" disgraced the office of the President like no one has. I am so glad that I was NOT on active duty then.This guy was such bad news.
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06-18-04, 06:29 PM
Thread: What ships did you embark to ??
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I was on the USS Belleau Wood for a one week...
I was on the USS Belleau Wood for a one week cruise from Coronado to Pendleton in 1981.
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05-26-04, 08:41 PM
Thread: Remembering World War II
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My Dad served in the Army at the Battle of the...
My Dad served in the Army at the Battle of the Bulge. Glad to hear the vets of WW2 are getting the recognition they truly deserve!!!!
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05-23-04, 08:02 PM
Thread: how hot is it at boot camp
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Hey KS4OC you went to bootcamp about 2 months...
Hey KS4OC you went to bootcamp about 2 months before I did. (9/9/76) for me. I was a Hollywood Marine,though. Anyway, San Diego boasts that it has one of the worlds best climates. I don't recall it...
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I decided to wait 3 months.
I decided to wait 3 months.
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05-23-04, 07:53 PM
Thread: Does Infantry travel alot?
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I was on "THE ROCK" for six months,spent one week...
I was on "THE ROCK" for six months,spent one week at Coronado,one month at Bridgeport(Mountain Warfare Training Center),6 months FAPat the Rifle Range,6 weeks at NCO School,and one week at Naval...
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05-19-04, 07:20 PM
Thread: Gain or Loose Weight at Boot Camp?
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I think I gained 10-20 pounds. My younger brother...
I think I gained 10-20 pounds. My younger brother called me "big neck" when I came home after bootcamp.
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05-19-04, 07:15 PM
Thread: One hard charger!
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I read this on another forum, and was proud to...
I read this on another forum, and was proud to have been a Marine!!! OORAH!!!
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Two DVDS
Hey Marines, this past week I recieved The making of a Marine and The silent drill platoon and color guard DVDS. Suffice it to say that I was impressed!! It shows bootcamp up close and personal. It...
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04-20-04, 06:19 PM
Thread: Worst president in history?
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THERE IS NO DOUBT IN MY MILITARY OR CIVILIAN MIND...
THERE IS NO DOUBT IN MY MILITARY OR CIVILIAN MIND THAT CLINTON WAS THE WORST "PRESIDENT" THIS GREAT NATION HAS EVER HAD!!!
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04-16-04, 07:37 PM
Thread: Marine fights to keep house
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Here's a Marine who served his country...
Here's a Marine who served his country vigilantly,and some greedy corporate types want to toss him out like a piece of meat. If it wasn't for people like him,these financial institutions would not...
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I bought and read a book called Derilection of...
I bought and read a book called Derilection of Duty, and Bill Clinton had three opportunities to capture Osama bin Laden. Each time he passed on the chance to reel him in. If he would have been...
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04-04-04, 06:30 PM
Thread: Made In The USA
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Bottom line is, it's all about money. It can be...
Bottom line is, it's all about money. It can be made cheaper overseas,so it usually is.
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03-24-04, 07:38 PM
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When I was at 29 Palms, cammies were not ...
When I was at 29 Palms, cammies were not allowed off base. M.P.'s at the gate checked and you would not be able to leave or enter if you were in cammies. Also, your C.O. gets wind of this. I...
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03-03-04, 07:48 PM
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Ashamed that I was born and raised there.
Ashamed that I was born and raised there.
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Ghost Of Iwo Jima
04-04-24, 11:35 PM in Open Squad Bay