USMC

[TerryC]

A marine and his rifle.... still the best weapons delivery system in the world! TTC

[GimmeSomeSilver]

A marine and his rifle.... still the best weapons delivery system in the world! TTC

Oohrah!

[marinedad]

thanks to all the veterans.

[TerryC]

Thanks for responding, MD and Tex. TTC

[CaptainRobin]

Thank you for your service, Terry. United States Marines are great guys. They invest a hostile shore-line, establish a beachhead for follow-on forces. They don't give up, they don't abandon their buddies. They FIGHT! I was/still am an old "Line Dog" with the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Retired now. Won't ever get it out of me, but that's okay. Mechanzied for 17 of my 20 years service to this great Nation of ours. Ran with the armor and infantry. They hit an obstacle that couldn't be bypassed, they called me and my gang of boys. We opened and marked the way so OUR forces could continue the advance. Tough job, made me into a HARD man, but I STILL care for our boys and girls who serve OUR Nation. There are no better people than those who will lay down their life for you and their comrades. Essayons... (let us try)... Engineer Motto. I'll be a Sapper, an old Platoon Sergeant, forever. Again, thank you for your service to our great Nation.
Robin

[TerryC]

Tnx, Capt' Rob. TTC

[TerryC]

Incidently, Rob.... The reason Marines have camps and The army has bases is because the Marines were not meant to "occupy". They go in and capture ground then the Army occupies. Sempre Fi, my friend. TTC

[CaptainRobin]

I'm aware of that TTC. I never was into different services rivalry, although many were/are. WE are all on the same team. Different missions, different methods, but I'm sure you're aware of the "combined arms team" concept. Seems to work for US. The Navy projects National power. The Marines invest hostile shores for follow on forces. The Air Force gains air surperiority and provides air support. The Coast Guard protects our shores. The Army occupies territory and destroys the enemy forces. There are no better folk than those who serve our Nation. May they all be safe, even though I know in my heart they will not all come home alive. I'm PROUD of our warriors.
Robin

[TerryC]

You and I, Capt', were made from the same mold, just different uniforms. I talk up the Corps every chance I get but I also know one branch ain't sh__ without the others. Remember the Army recruiting slogan... Army of one... ? Army---of one---. A contradiction of terms! Ha! I laughed at that one. It didn't last long. I called in Navy 5 inch guns more than once up near the DMZ. And the Seabee's water was the COLDEST! Stay thirsty, my friend. TTC

[nsdq]

i have some good friends still in the corps, as for the army slogan, i remeber it being be all you an be , and i dont like all these crazy changes to accomidate the babies that are joining just for the collage money, hell i joined to serve my country and that is all i wanted to do

[TerryC]

i have some good friends still in the corps, as for the army slogan, i remeber it being be all you an be , and i dont like all these crazy changes to accomidate the babies that are joining just for the collage money, hell i joined to serve my country and that is all i wanted to do

I'm going to take a slogan to the Marine Corps.... if you remember, the front of a claymore says, FRONT, Toward Enemy. That would look good on a t-shirt With USMC above the left breast (pocket). Sorry, guys, some of us are just partial.... some whole. (ha) TTC