Posted on 10/15/2006 7:27:17 AM PDT by raybbr
I was a Corpsman, too. My years with the Marines were by far the best of my career. I loved my Marines. I identified with them much more than being a sailor. In fact, I went Marine regs my 2nd and 3rd times with them. When I retired, I didn't keep any of my Navy uniforms, but I proudly held onto my Marine uniforms.
As long as I have my hair short, HQMC says I can continue to wear them to appropriate events ... and I do. Glad the Army changed their slogan; this one makes sense.
I loved the "Be all you can be" would love to see it make a come back.
the "Army of One" is the STUPIDEST slogan I have ever heard and stunned that any military would choose to go with that one.
One person can make a difference but ONE can't go it alone.
I can live with Army Strong but WOULD rather BE ALL YOU CAN BE!!!!
Screaming Eagles bump.
Back in the 1970s, I remember a billboard right off of Fort Meade. It showed a soldier in Class A's standing in front of the Eiffel Tower, with the caption "Join the People Who Have Joined the Army."
Tell him to enjoy his "Rendezvous with Destiny!" He should watch "Band of Brothers" again...he will get a greater understanding and appreciation for the unit citations he will be allowed to wear while assigned to the 101st...I know I did.
Better yet, remember the t-shirts they used to sell at the PX: "Join the Army, travel to exotic countries, meet interesting people. Then kill them." or one of my all time favorites: "Nuke 'em 'til they glow, then shoot them in the dark"
My brother served in the 101st during the Reagan years.
oops, sorry. posted to the wrong individual....my bad.
No problem we have the DVD of Band of Brothers. Very well done. My uncle who served during WW2 saw that segment on the Battle of the Bulge and he said it was like being there again.
I first heard that at a base near Williamsburg, VA, the week after Chernobyl became part of our vocabulary.
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