Reelistment (All Vets)

[btrogu]

Would'nt that be something. I do miss my buddies and sleeping under the stars. I know my wife would kill me first before the enemy if that happened. That's one of the reasons I didn't reenlist when the time came. I still run 3 miles atleast three times a week and I have my running cadences to help me along.

[mrbsox]

"I still run 3 miles atleast three times a week and I have my running cadences to help me along.

Would probably take me 3 weeks to do it

That's why God created MORTAR's..... Reach out and touch somebody.

Yhea, I'd go if I felt like a contribution. The wife knows I'd go if things got THAT BAD.... but she won't say it.

SEMPER FIDELIS..... means ALWAYS

Terry

[ivalis]

Are ya out of you're bloody mind? One horsh!t political war in a life time is one too many.

[greensideout]

Ivalis makes a good point.

Most of us have had our war.

Is the world a better place?

[firstsgtmike]

Ivalis & GSO,

I think we are dealing with FOUR audiences here.

1. As my post obliquely tried to point out, there are many of us who are too decrepit to even consider stuffing ourselves into uniform again.

2. The young hard chargers full of **** and vinegar who want to get in on the action and save the world.

3. Those who miss the comaradarie of standing shoulder to shoulder with a fellow Marine, backing him up, and protecting his six o'clock.

4. Those who are unable to recognize which of the above three groups they belong in.

I think about way back when, when my life was on the line, if present day me showed up, what I would have said to him. I think I would have traded him off for a pack of smokes and a carton of c-rats, and KNEW I had gotten the best of the deal.

To thine own self be true, and it follows as night the day, thou cannot be untrue to any man. (modified Shakspeare)

He who ignores "Know Thyself" risks making a fool of himself.
(Mike Farrell)

He who endangers the lives of others to satisfy his own ego ........

I pass. You guys are better off going ahead without me.

Go with my hopes. Go with my dreams. Go with my best wishes. Go. Do what you have to do, to get it done, whatever it takes.

Semper Fi

[CAS3]

I am not in one of those groups.
I have tried to reenlist several times.
I was told to get out because of asthma during the first Gulf War and in my heart I know I should have fought to stay in. I regret getting out every day of my life and wish I could be in now. I know I would be in the rear somewhere but I believe I could still make a contribution to the CORPS.
I LOVE GOD, COUNTRY AND CORPS.
SEMPER FIDELIS

RED DRAGON..sorry to go on a tangent! My answer is hell yes!

[Sixguns]

CAS I would have appreciated your contribution!!!!

I serve my country and Corps for 20 years. Where the USMC chose to send me was not my decision. I served during both Gulf Wars and the closest I got to action in the sand was being caught behind the plow truck with the spreader on some New England roads. Some times fate determines the course and speed we travel. I am just proud to have claimed the title Marine.

SF,

[GySgtRet]

Yes,

If I could pass the physical.

[Sparrowhawk]

Or, was it suppose to be a New York minute?

Makes no difference, I would go there without hesitation, but this time I want more ammo, and I want my ration of beer.


In Nam I was given the opportunity to do what others have never experience. I made a difference in History, some Marines are alive today because I was there, some died because they were at my side or took my place in front of a bullet coming my way.

Some Vietnamese civilians as well are alive today because I was there. I made a difference, and it changed my life as well as that of others. I was glad to have served in that war and any other war that protects us and keeps terrorist and our enemies away from our front door.



Some commies no loner live, and I feel the same way about the NVA I fought then, as I do about any terrorist striking out at America today.

YES, I would go, 9-11 only made me mad, and the score is not settled. Iraq, Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, I'll go, and hump that M-60 anytime...


Cook

[JChristin]

reporting for duty.


semper fi,
jchristin

[thedrifter]

Yes............Would gladly go if My Beloved Marine Corps called me .............The World is a better place because of what we did in Viet Nam..........The knowledge that is here among the Veteran Marines would be a great help to the Marine Corps..............Colleen would gladly have you in my Platoon and knowing you are there covering my "6".

"GOD BLESS AMERICA AND THE MARINE CORPS."

Sempers,

Roger

[greensideout]

firstsmike,

You are right, I was guilty of looking at my present moment.

I have been in all the groups that you list.

I was the hardchargeing 17 year old that joined the Marines.
I was the hardchargeing Marine who stepped forword to be a part of a special opp in nam. We were the first!
I had an 18 year break in service and did what we are talking about now. I didn't just talk about it, I joined for 4 more at age 41. I'm glad that I did. Serving at an older age gave a new perspective. Being a senior nco gave even more reward.

Now I'm just too darn broken and old. My mind says yes, my body says no.

I too will step aside and pass the tourch that protects freedom in the world.

Go get'em hardchargers!

[sinjye]

Give me a rifle and a bandaleer and a good team, I'll give you your results. I'm not predujice, I hate everyone equally.

[Sniperone]

Sign me back up..........on two conditions!

1. I get to bring my Yamaha 660 ATV with gunrack.

2. Colleen isn't allowed to touch a map or compass!!

[CAS3]

SNIPERONE...
Not letting me live that down...one brief error two years ago!
I had just moved here and Shaffer had not specified NW or SE!!
I have my bearings now and you can test me next year!