280PLUS
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dry fire my new .45's the other day.
His trigger pull was perfect.
His trigger pull was perfect.
I let an older "Former" Marine,,,
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HankL
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Sorry, but there are no "former Marines". Once they have their heads threaded they are Marines for life.
mbs357
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Marines rock.
Post#1, could you elaborate? =p
Post#1, could you elaborate? =p
Darkmind
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The tools the Marines give you, you will have the rest of your life.
280PLUS
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"Uncle Roger"
74 years young,
What else is there to elaborate on? I've never had the opportunity to ask him about his history. Some day I will.
I thought you couldn't call them "Ex" Marines but "Former" was acceptable.
74 years young,
What else is there to elaborate on? I've never had the opportunity to ask him about his history. Some day I will.
I thought you couldn't call them "Ex" Marines but "Former" was acceptable.
SMLE
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"Former Active Duty"...
That's about as close as any Marine gets to being an "ex" Marine.
That's about as close as any Marine gets to being an "ex" Marine.
jetdriver
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"There are only two kinds of people that know about Marines. Marines, and the enemy. Everyone else has a second hand opinion." - Chesty Puller
juggler
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'Former" works for me. Of course at the Saturday morning ConTact shoots I am "That Jarhead", but considering it is coming from a retired SEAL I let him get away with it
The 'squid' and I get along well and the rest of the crew seem to enjoy the banter. I enjoy the times I can best him by a few tenths of a second....doesn't happen much, but more often than it used to.
The 'squid' and I get along well and the rest of the crew seem to enjoy the banter. I enjoy the times I can best him by a few tenths of a second....doesn't happen much, but more often than it used to.
280PLUS
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Yes,
unfortunately there are bad apples no matter where you look, even in the Marines.
Funny, Uncle Roger and Uncle Bill were brothers in law, Uncle Bill was a former "squid" (just like me) and the banter did fly when they were together, especially after a couple of pops. They would have me in stitches. Turns out Uncle Bill served on the New Jersey during the Korean "Conflict". Sadly we lost Uncle Bill over the weekend.
unfortunately there are bad apples no matter where you look, even in the Marines.
Funny, Uncle Roger and Uncle Bill were brothers in law, Uncle Bill was a former "squid" (just like me) and the banter did fly when they were together, especially after a couple of pops. They would have me in stitches. Turns out Uncle Bill served on the New Jersey during the Korean "Conflict". Sadly we lost Uncle Bill over the weekend.
juggler
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Bummer 280PLUS, my condolences.
My best friend in the Corp made a career of it, dragged the family around the world for 25 years. Upon retirement he told his wife that, since she had gone where required, when needed, she could choose the place to settle down. Ended up in Michigan ( colder than here
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Long story short I never got to see him with hair and a beard…..a drunk driver knocked him out of his boots while he was walking on the side of the road (car broke down).
Like my wife says….. plan for tomorrow, live for today.
My best friend in the Corp made a career of it, dragged the family around the world for 25 years. Upon retirement he told his wife that, since she had gone where required, when needed, she could choose the place to settle down. Ended up in Michigan ( colder than here
)Long story short I never got to see him with hair and a beard…..a drunk driver knocked him out of his boots while he was walking on the side of the road (car broke down).
Like my wife says….. plan for tomorrow, live for today.
280PLUS
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Sorry to hear that as well juggler. He certainly deserved better.
Your wife makes a lot of sense!
Your wife makes a lot of sense!
Orthonym
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If you go to the official USMC Website and poke around a bit
I think you'll find (I seem to recall) a discussion on the subject "former Marine" vs. "ex-Marine." I think that they recount a discussion, in a bar somewhere, between two very senior Sergeants.
I think you'll find (I seem to recall) a discussion on the subject "former Marine" vs. "ex-Marine." I think that they recount a discussion, in a bar somewhere, between two very senior Sergeants.
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That stunted slime ,just like those embasy guards in the 80s,dippin the wick in exchange for intel. burns my azz up,any Marine would love to settle up with those who betray them. they aint ,are ,were,or former,just players and imposters,...Marines need no help in dealing with stuff like this. Glad the coppers nailed him.
That stunted slime ,just like those embasy guards in the 80s,dippin the wick in exchange for intel. burns my azz up,any Marine would love to settle up with those who betray them. they aint ,are ,were,or former,just players and imposters,...Marines need no help in dealing with stuff like this. Glad the coppers nailed him.
280PLUS
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I went to the USMC website and looked around but couldn't find anything. Then I felt like I better get out of there quick before I signed up. Man they're GOOD!
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Orthonym
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Yah, sorry, 280,
Right after I wrote the above, I went over and looked, myself. Seems they've "updated" the site with all of the "latest features."
The Marines have always dragged their feet when it came to implementing the latest Govt. silliness, but I guess that even they had to give in on that one.
Hell, it might be on one of the unofficial affiliate sites.
I'd take my oath that the story was on the Web *somewhere* a coupla months ago.
Right after I wrote the above, I went over and looked, myself. Seems they've "updated" the site with all of the "latest features."
The Marines have always dragged their feet when it came to implementing the latest Govt. silliness, but I guess that even they had to give in on that one.
Hell, it might be on one of the unofficial affiliate sites.
I'd take my oath that the story was on the Web *somewhere* a coupla months ago.
280PLUS
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not a problem ortho,
I figure the Marines woulda been all over my case by now if I commited any dreaded "faux pas"
I figure the Marines woulda been all over my case by now if I commited any dreaded "faux pas"
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Did you expect anything less?
Semper Fi.
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