Posted on 01/11/2005 2:08:59 PM PST by Eurotwit
I agree.
Semper Fi. And let's not forget the Army Corps of Engineers and Navy CBs. They do a lot too. It's just that the Marines are the only self-contained rapid response units available. They are not only unique in the world, but the very best at what they do.
The bottom line is, these guys are ready for anything, and willing to help with open hands and hearts.
My husband is a marine and found your post humorous. Marines have a variety of jobs. One being, they go out on ships as security during a det. These marines are probably glad they have something to do other than cut squares out on the ocean. While the situation is horrendous, these marines are an asset. They do a whole lot more than just killin'.
Soldiers are ARMY, Marines are Marines. Vast difference :')
May the Lord richly bless them!
A tear or two in my eye after reading this one ...
Not to me!! They're ALL soldiers to me. :-) They're all doing one heck of a job, and for that I will always be grateful.
Glad to have provided some comedy. Just stated an opinion which comes from years of hearing about military all around the world in hell holes doing everything not seemingly related to what one would think the military is for: defense and to wage war. On the other hand, I see your points and they are well taken.
Thank you for taking it as it was meant. My husband has been a Marine for 15 years. He's actually seen it all, this last time coming home in parts. This has been hard on him, everything going on in the world around him and he's used to being in the center of it helping. Now he sits on the sidelines and helps the ones getting ready to leave make sure they have what they need.
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