Look closely at the photograph. Do you see any lean, mean infantry soldiers? No. This puff piece by an appropriately named reporterette doesn't seem to note the absence of any real fighters. Back in the day, these people were called REMFs.
Posted on 04/07/2009 4:59:30 PM PDT by OldCorps
Look closely at the photograph. Do you see any lean, mean infantry soldiers? No. This puff piece by an appropriately named reporterette doesn't seem to note the absence of any real fighters. Back in the day, these people were called REMFs.
Thank you for explaining what I see as just a demographic issue (women, blacks, Hispanics over-represented in Obama photos)- funny how he seems to only show up with certain hand-picked groups of military. There was a study done fairly recently which disagreed with Rangel’s assertions that people of color are dying disproportionately there. NOT true in the all volunteer military, from what I can tell.
I see one guy in the picture with a combat scroll from Ranger Regiment or one of the battalions...can’t see which one...but he could’ve been a support guy in the Regiment. The infantry types are out in the thick of things. Not hanging out at the palace.
The photos on the link below look to be taken of the warriors missing in the photo above.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2224037/posts?page=81#81
Recently enlisted minorities and femmes? If not, please spill!
Well, the way these things usually go an email is blasted out to the distro list for the base saying something to the effect “Anyone who wants to see the president please come to the palace rotunda in the next 15 mins.”. It’s voluntary and yes, they would be REMFs.
Top is in the back making sure everyone has their little camera out.
Dog and Pony,seen it in operation.
Also seen Bob Hope in Korea in ‘72. Memories
REMF is after my day.
Rather than assuming, can we have someone actually on site to give us a report on the visit from the messiah
And they dont look happy.
Now those are real “men”. Smart, skeptical and not given to mindless Idol worship.
You can google it. I did. The RE is Rear Echelon.
The MF is the first MF that comes to mind when you see MF.
Rear Echelon Mother F&#$$!!s
My guess: Rear Echelon Mother-F**kers.
Boy, they sure don’t!
>>>Recently enlisted minorities and femmes? If not, please spill!
Rear Echelon Mo...
As someone noted up thread, they appear to have a healthy dose of skepticism.
I see soldiers in the presence of the President, nothing more, nothing less. What am I looking for?
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