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Happy 238th Birthday Marines
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[quote:Rising Son:MV8yNDA3MDEzXzQxMjY3OTI3XzNFQUZCQkY1] [quote:Anonymous Coward 32313852:MV8yNDA3MDEzXzQxMjY2NDIwXzEwQUZEQTYw] [quote:reversefiction:MV8yNDA3MDEzXzQxMjY1NDU1XzNEMzExN0M2] [quote:Anonymous Coward 32313852:MV8yNDA3MDEzXzQxMjY1MzQ2X0I4NkM2MUI4] Military is comprised of violent people who like to shoot and kill and the wayward misguided who just want the education and job training. I don't owe the frigging modern-day military one damned thing. [/quote] You just don't get it do you. The Marines from day 1 instill the values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Each one of us who holds the title, realizes that we come from a long lineage of men and women who live by these central 3 core tenants. As a Gunny of mine once said, can really be summed up by "Do the right thing 100% of the time or die trying." He also made sure that every time we went out whether it was on the weekends for fun or out into battle that "We help those that can't help themselves." With the exception of the 10%, most Marines have this sort of perspective as they go through their lives. Because, the true weapon of a Marine isn't our rifle. It's our spirit, and that spirit once it's given to you. Whether at Parris Island or MCRD San Diego forever shapes how you interact in this world. This is coming from a Marine who served 231 - 235 years since it's inception, and this idea still lives strong in all of us. So, with all due respect. STFU. [/quote] Oh, such honorable, noble and might I add, HUMBLE beings you all are. There are millions of FAR more worthwhile people in this country who work hard every day, live decent lives, raise their families, never take a dime from the government, and they do all that WITHOUT killing anyone or playing with guns or expecting some kind of special treament or respect. So get over yourselves. And for you, this military message: :cupofjoe: [/quote] Well, here's the thing cupcake - we show PRIDE in our Corps, not arrogance. Arrogance comes with the tell tale baggage that you cannot back up what you say. Pride is knowing who you are, having been tested in the worst possible scenarios for over 238 years, and always coming out on top. There is a big difference sweetcheeks, arrogant people think they are the best, but Marines simply know it :-) [/quote]
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Happy 238th Birthday Marines
November 10th 1975 Our Marine Corps came alive. The 10 years I spent in the Marine Corps was the best time of my life. One thing that they teach you in the Marine Corps is that Once a Marine Always a Marine. Once you put the Eagle Glob and Anchor on you’re a Marine for life and your birthday is now November 10th every year.
This Birthday wish goes out to all of my fellow Marines past and present.
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