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06-25-10, 08:20 PM
Thread: Checking in... with a question
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Checking in... with a question
OK all, the LCpl is still alive and kicking, just hasn't been real high or real fast. Work is an absolute b***h, but I just remind my self... I have a job I have a job I have a job... it keeps the...
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10-23-09, 10:18 AM
Thread: Beirut Remembered..
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HAND SALUTE You are remembered, gone but not...
HAND SALUTE
You are remembered, gone but not forgotten. You are a treasured piece of our history, and with a proud sorrow, I shall pass your legacy on to all I can.
Ready, two. -
11-14-08, 09:35 PM
Thread: Gift for PI Grad...
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Just got back from my Nephew graduationg Fox...
Just got back from my Nephew graduationg Fox 2075.
Out side the gate is 'The Corps Store', and one in Beaufort. Could get a watch there as well as lots of other stuff. They had a real sharp lamp,... -
10-09-08, 12:55 PM
Thread: I don't know what to do?
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Prayers are incoming........ Stand by This is...
Prayers are incoming........ Stand by
This is a time to put being a husband above being a cousin. But don't let go of that bond that is there. Keep the priorities.
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10-02-08, 06:47 PM
Thread: United States Marine Corps Appearal.
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I would ditto the SSgt
And add that 'wear them with pride' goes beyond the motivation (we hope) you carry in your spirit. Wear them in a RESPECTFUL manner.
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10-02-08, 04:59 PM
Thread: time frame
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Had some issues updated also
NMUC was awarded to 3/6 after my EAS for GitMo in 79.
Sea Service award was retro active back to Aug 74 once approved in the 80's.
I think I filled out an SR180, or some form. Took a few months. -
10-02-08, 06:02 AM
Thread: Got doubts? Regrets?
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I know the feeling SSgt. Somehow, being a 'Cold...
I know the feeling SSgt. Somehow, being a 'Cold War' Vet just doesn't feel complete, for a warrior. But I always thank those that fought before me, so that I didn't have to.
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09-23-08, 06:24 AM
Thread: Fox 2075, MCRDPI, 2008
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Fox 2075, MCRDPI, 2008
Graduating on October 24th. Going down to welcome my nephew to the brotherhood.
Planning on stepping on 'those foot prints' again, and taking a picture outside the front gate, to compare to the... -
09-22-08, 06:12 PM
Thread: earings and lip gloss
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Took a few days to get back to my stash of old...
Took a few days to get back to my stash of old mags......
November 2007 issue of TACTICAL WEAPONS;
Article' G.I. Janes in Battle.
Page 84
Sr. Airman Polly-Jan Bobseine in an observation... -
09-20-08, 09:01 PM
Thread: SHarp Creases???
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If that is NOT a mis-print, try Anti-Persperant....
If that is NOT a mis-print, try Anti-Persperant.
Creases; Go looking in the UNIFORM forum. -
09-19-08, 11:59 AM
Thread: earings and lip gloss
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I think I recall that picture in a (few months...
I think I recall that picture in a (few months old) issue of a Mag I read regular. I think she is Air Force, and on her second tour.
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09-12-08, 04:28 PM
Thread: Camp Fuji Fire-24 Years Ago Today
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Sgt Moore, Let me ask you to start by filling...
Sgt Moore,
Let me ask you to start by filling in your profile. Then kick back and crack open a brew. With time, you'll come to feel at home here, I know I have. Sometimes I think I may even be a... -
09-12-08, 11:44 AM
Thread: Camp Fuji Fire-24 Years Ago Today
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Sgt. Moore, Welcome aboard. Thank you for...
Sgt. Moore,
Welcome aboard.
Thank you for finding this thread and posting. Don has answered his 'final roll call', but I think his wife still follows the thread.
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09-11-08, 12:23 PM
Thread: 9/11 We Remember
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This was OUR generations 'PEARL HARBOR'. And...
This was OUR generations 'PEARL HARBOR'.
And what has 'this' generation done with it (as a whole) ?? The apathy makes my blood boil.
1st; it was SEPTEMBER ELEVENTH.... not 9-11.
We don't... -
08-27-08, 12:18 PM
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Can't speak from direct COMBAT experience, but...
Can't speak from direct COMBAT experience, but some potential insight....
To say MARINES TACTICS ARE CASUALTY INTENSIVE (ad.lib) can sound one sided. A better thought line may be that MARINE... -
08-19-08, 12:51 PM
Thread: Our brother Jack needs our support!
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Prayers incoming.
Prayers incoming.
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08-19-08, 12:47 PM
Thread: Happy Birthday Cas3
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Hey there 'little bit', Wish you all the best....
Hey there 'little bit',
Wish you all the best. You CAN still blow out 29 candles.... can't you ??
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08-14-08, 11:57 AM
Thread: The Yellow Footprints
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PLAAATOOOOOOOOOON One hundread and five,
DIS........... MISSED !!!!!!!!!!
Ham and eggs, chopped. B-1 meal if I recall. Was actually one of my favorites, along with the CHOLOLATE NUT ROLL. Could find them laying around, but were made by... -
08-07-08, 11:59 AM
Thread: mrbsox b'day
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Thanks all. A couple of cold ones to round off...
Thanks all.
A couple of cold ones to round off 'just another day', until my bride showed up. Drove up from Nashville to suprise me (did).
Reminds me why I feel so lucky to have;
A wife like... -
04-28-08, 12:15 PM
Thread: Squared away uniform tricks...
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By 'SHIRT STAYS' ....
... do you mean the 'garters' ??
Two things I hate, are shirts that won't stay DOWN, and socks that won't stay UP. So.. hook them together !! :banana:
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04-09-08, 11:51 AM
Thread: The "Inevitable Question"
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I will CAREFULLY try to start this off, from a...
I will CAREFULLY try to start this off, from a NON-COMBAT vets point of view.
My reply would be YES, it is OK to ask.
And I think the straight short answer was the best, 'YES', and go on to... -
04-04-08, 07:25 AM
Thread: Berkeley Ts
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'... as if you could ever make it'
'... as if you could ever make it'
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04-03-08, 11:43 AM
Thread: Navy Prevents Town From Honoring Vets
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I have two thooughts, that seem to be missed by...
I have two thooughts, that seem to be missed by those making this decision;
1) What is the 'SPIRIT' of the gift ?? Profit or gratitude ??
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03-22-08, 03:24 PM
Thread: Cpl. Patrick Nixon: KIA
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March 23, 2008
5 year anniverssary of an ultimate sacrifice.
While I never knew Patrick, but having past the torch many many moons ago, I knew CORPORAL Nixon.
Rest in peace now, my brother.
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03-20-08, 11:04 AM
Thread: Girlfriends?
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In the 'Old Corps'.... ... they issued us girl...
In the 'Old Corps'....
... they issued us girl friends. :D
Heavy vinyl,
Blow her up to fit your needs.
If she got mad and starting hissing at ya,
ya just had to patch things up, or she...
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