Daily Motivational - 8/7/06

[JWG]

Daily Motivational - August 7th, 2006.



The first trimester has come and gone...
Written By Marine Mom, Marti

The first trimester has come and gone,
the broken man, the man I've become.
My youthful ways has left my skin,
I bring up my armour, the man within.
A Marine I'm learning to be
so you and I can be free.
Onto the mastering of what I have to give and more,
my strength, my endurance, the best I implore.
For the Marines I have pledged my oath,
to give my heart and soul, I give my both.




11 General Orders

General Order 1

To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
General Order 2

To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
General Order 3

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
General Order 4

To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
General Order 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved.
General Order 6

To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, and officers and noncommissioned officers of the guard only.
General Order 7

To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
General Order 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
General Order 9

To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.
General Order 10

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
General Order 11

To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.




From: Sgt. Grit's

[WannabeDevildog]

great post Jon, here's my contribution, also from Sgt. Grit's.

Ode to a Marine
Dedicated to all Marines, Past and Present.
By: Jeannie Salinski

In a crowd you're bound to spot him,
He's standing so very tall
Not too much impresses him;
He's seen and done it all.
His hair is short, his eyes are sharp,
But his smile's a little blue.
It's the only indication
Of the hell that he's gone through.
He belongs to a sacred brotherhood,
Always Faithful 'til the end.
He has walked right into battle
And walked back out again.
Many people think him foolish
For having no regrets
About having lived through many times
Others would forget.
He's the first to go and last to know,
But never questions why,
On whether it is right or wrong,
But only do or die.
He walks a path most won't take
He's lost much along the way,
But he thinks a lot of freedom,
It's a small price to pay.
Yes, he has chosen to live a life
Off the beaten track,
Knowing well each time he's called,
He might not make it back.
So, next time you see a Devil Dog
Standing proud and true,
Be grateful for all he's given;
He's given it for you.
Don't go up and ask him
What's it's like to be in a war;
Just thank God that it's your country
He's always fighting for.
And thank him too for all the hell
He's seen in that shade of green,
Thank him for having the guts
To be a United States Marine.

The Rifleman's Creed
by Major General W. H. Rupertus, USMC

THIS IS MY RIFLE. There are many like it but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I master my life. My rifle, without me is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than any enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will....

My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit...

My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weakness, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will keep my rifle clean and ready, even as I am clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will...

Before God I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life. So be it, until victory is America's and there is no enemy, but Peace, AMEN.

[JWG]

Thank you, as always, Zack.

'Ode to a Marine' is one of my particular favorites.

Keep up the joint effort, I appreciate it.


Motivated,

-Jon

[WannabeDevildog]

Hey bro, not a problem. You've said it often, our purpose here is to educate and MOTIVATE!