Good night.. Sleep tight rozey!

A Soldiers Pain and Knowledge

The average age of the military man is 19 years. He is a short haired, tight-muscled kid who, under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man, half boy. Not yet dry behind the ears, not old enough to buy a beer, but old enough to die for his country. He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own car than wash his father's; but he has never collected unemployment either.

He's a recent High School graduate; he was probably an average student, pursued some form of sport activities, drives a ten year old jalopy, and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left, or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away. He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and 155mm howitzer. He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk.

He has trouble spelling, thus letter writing is a pain for him, but he can field strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark. He can recite to you the nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must. He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional. He can march until he is told to stop or stop until he is told to march.

He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation, but he is not without spirit or individual dignity. He is self-sufficient. He has two sets of fatigues: he washes one and wears the other. He keeps his canteens full and his feet dry. He sometimes forgets to brush his teeth, but never to clean his rifle. He can cook his own meals, mend his own clothes, and fix his own hurts. If you're thirsty, he'll share his water with you; if you are hungry, his food. He'll even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low.

He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands. He can save your life - or take it, because that is his job. He will often do twice the work of a civilian, draw half the pay and still find ironic humor in it all. He has seen more suffering and death then he should have in his short lifetime.

He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies, and helped to create them. He has wept in public and in private, for friends who have fallen in combat and is unashamed. He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through his body while at rigid attention, while tempering the burning desire to 'square-away' those around him who haven't bothered to stand, remove their hat, or even stop talking. In an odd twist, day in and day out, far from home, he defends their right to be disrespectful.

Just as did his Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, he is paying the price for our freedom. Beardless or not, he is not a boy. He is the American Fighting Man that has kept this country free for over 200 years.

He has asked nothing in return, except our friendship and understanding. Remember him, always, for he has earned our respect and admiration with his blood. And now we even have woman over there in danger, doing their part in this tradition of going to War when our nation calls us to do so. As you go to bed tonight, remember this shot.. A short lull, a little shade and a picture of loved ones in their helmets.

MARINE = Muscles Are Required Intelligence Not Expected

Its all love sean... I swear! hehe

awww thanks rozey.... I feel the love! hehe...

sean... whatever floats her boat... I got something to post... hold on you will like it sean...

okay... Change of subject... Lets not drag this out.. lol I am here to relax and have a good time.... Oh and win....












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I am not dissing her for her opinion on the war. I fight for her to have her opinion. Dont get me wrong on that... but you gotta atleast support the troops even if you dont choose to support the war. If it wasnt for people fighting for this country, where would this country be at now?.....

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sean... some people have to get an ego boost somehow right?

Just umm... Disregard that last message then...

rozey... I will get the fuzzy cuffs out just for you, will that work?

Uh oh... Arrest her? That would cause me to get the cuffs out, and that doesnt always end with the intention I was shooing for...

Well, even if she is one of the founding women... I dont expect her to get pissed or take offense to it. I was just saying how I feel... Everyone has a right to that hehe

txmama... No need to salute... ahaha

As long as I dont come to attention you will be alright

Thank you... I had to get that out of my system... There was more I wanted to say, but I dont want to piss anybody off considering I have only been a member here for about 48 hours! lol

whispertoascream said:

That's right you are under 20 you are still a boy.



OK, time to go and hit the books. Have fun everybody and please always remember that I.......


For one, I turn twenty in like 15 days. 2, age isnt just about a number. Its about maturity, so before you judge on that fact, try and get to know me first would ya whisper...


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Wondering who she is... because I dont know her lol

Military Police all the way baby! w00t!

Soldier boy? lol