Marines

[Trip]

This came to me from a fellow Marine friend of mine, it say's all that's needed ...

 

I'm very proud to count a

number of "Devil Dogs"

among my best friends!!!

 

 

 

 

Marines

 

I like the fact that if you are a self-declared enemy of America

that running into a Marine outfit in combat is your worst nightmare...

And that your health record is either about to get a lot thicker, or be closed out entirely.

 

I like the fact that Marines are steadfast and consistent in everything they DO...regardless of whether you agree with them or not.

 

I like the fact that Marines

view the term 'politically correct' with nothing but pure disdain.

 

I like the fact that Marines stand tall and rigid in their actions, thoughts,

and deeds when others bend with the direction of the wind and are as confused

as a dog looking at a ceiling fan.

 

I like the fact that each and every Marine considers the honor and legacy of

The Corps as his/her personal and sacred trust to protect and defend.

 

I like the fact that most civilians don't have a clue what makes us tick.

And that's not a bad thing. Because if they did, it would probably scare the

Hell out of them!

 

I like the fact that others say they want to be like us, but don't have what it takes in the "Pain-Gain-Pride" department to make it happen.

 

I like the fact that the Marines came into being in a bar, named Tun Tavern in

Philadelphia in 1775. And that Marines still gather in pubs, bars and slop

chutes to share sea stories and "Hot Scoop".

 

I like the fact that Marines do not consider it a coincidence that there are

24 hours in a day and 24 beers in a case. Because Marines know there is a reason for everything that happens.

 

I like our motto... SEMPER FIDELIS, and the fact that we don't shed it

when the going gets tough, the battlefield gets deadly, or when we hang up our

uniform for the last time.

 

I like the fact that Marines take care of each other...in combat and time

of Peace.

 

I like the fact that Marines know the difference between 'Chicken Salad'

and 'Chicken $hit' and aren't afraid to call either for

what it really is.

 

I like the fact that the people of America hold Marines in the highest esteem

and that they know that they can count on us to locate, close with, and

destroy those who would harm them.

 

I like the fact that people think we are cocky... Yet we know that we have

confidence in everything we do, and the fact that they don't know the taste

of that makes them look at us as if we are arrogant.

 

I like that fact that we know the taste of freedom and would proudly give our

very lives for it. And that it is a taste the protected will never know.

 

I like the fact that in 1985, President Ronald Reagan said... "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference...Marines don't have that problem!"

 

I like the fact that we are brothers to the end... And that no matter

what happens in life, we know that we have each others 'six'.

 

I like the fact that an elected member of congress felt compelled

to publicly accuse the Marine Corps of being 'radical and extreme'.

And I also like the fact that our Commandant informed that member

of congress that she was absolutely correct, and that he then passed on

his thanks for the compliment!

 

I like the fact that Marine leaders - of every rank - know that issuing

every man and woman a black beret - or polka-dotted boxer shorts for

that matter - does absolutely nothing to promote morale, fighting

spirit, or combat effectiveness.

 

I like the fact that Marines are Marines first, foremost, and always... Regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, their national origin, how long they served, their former rank, or what goals they achieve in life.

 

I like Marines... and I love the fact that I am humbled to walk among the

ranks of my other brother and sister Marines.

 

I like the fact that you always know where you stand with a Marine.

With Marines, there is no middle ground or gray area. There are only Missions,

Objectives and Facts.

 

In closing... if you aren't a Marine, the next best thing is to have a Marine for a husband, wife, and father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, niece, nephew, best friend, or friend.

 

 

SAEPE EXPERTUS, SEMPER FIDELIS, FRATRES AETERNI

(Often Tested -- Always Faithful -- Brothers Forever)

[MomM]

Thank you Trip. We have a DSIL and DS in Marines. They are definitely a breed apart. We are very proud of them. DSIL was just selected for Major.

[Ambergris]

My son just got promoted to corporal.

I still look at that pic of him in his dress blues, and think he looks nine years old.

Appearances can be deceiving.