SGT Fanta..3rd ID, 1/4 Infantry BN...Warriors, ugh......

Thanks!!! (4 yrs, 11B10)

OK, it did not work sorry guys.

Thank you Fanta!

Thanks from me too Katie

Did anyone notice Doc has deactivated his account?

Did his Unit ship out again???


I think this is why he was moody in his last post.....

Don't usually post, but feel cause to on this one because it is very
dear to my heart.
Father-- Navy WW II
Brother-- Army Viet Nam
(3) Uncles-- Army WW II
Uncle--USAF WW II ret. 70's
Nephew-- Navy-- who has just shipped over to Japan
Several cousins in WW II
Cousin currently in Navy on a ship I'm not sure which one of
them it is.
I AM PROUD OF ALL OF OUR TROOPS. GOD BLESS THEM AND GOD BLESS
AMERICA. I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN !!!!
GOD BLESS OUR HOME IN THE USA

In the beginning was the word, and the word was God. In the beginning
was God and all else was darkness and void, and without form, so God
created the heavens and the earth. He created the sun and the moon, and
the stars, so that light might pierce the darkness. The Earth, God
divided between the land and the sea and these He filled with many
assorted creatures.

And the dark, salty, slimy creatures that inhabited the murky depths of
the oceans, God called sailors. And he dressed them accordingly. The had
little trousers that looked like bells at the bottom. And their shirts
had cute little flaps on them, and they wore funny looking hats. He gave
them long sideburns and beards, nicknamed them "squids", and banished
them to a lifetime at sea, so normal folks would not have to associate
with them. To further identify these unloved creatures, He called them
"petty" and "commodore" instead of titles worthy of red-blooded men.

And the flaky creatures of the land, God called soldiers. And with a
twinkle in His eye, and a sense of humor only He can have, God made
their trousers too short and their covers too large. He also made their
pockets oversized, so that they may warm their hands. And to adorn their
uniforms, God gave them badges in quantities only a dime store owner
could appreciate. And he gave them emblems and crests and all sorts of
shiny things that glittered, and devices that dangled. (When you are God
you tend to get carried away.)

On the 6th day, God thought about creating some air creatures for which
he designed a Greyhound bus driver's uniform. He discarded this idea
during the first week, and it was not until years later that some
apostles resurrected this theme and established what we now know as the
"wild blue yonder wonders".

And on the 7th day, as you know, God rested. But on the 8th day, at
0530, God looked down upon Earth and was not happy. God was just not
happy! So He thought about His labors, and in His divine wisdom, God
created a divine creature. And this He called Marine. And the Marines,
who God created in His own image, were to be of the air, and of the
land, and of the sea. And these He gave many wonderful uniforms. some
were green, and some were blue with red trim. And in the early days,
some were even a beautiful tan. He gave them practical fighting
uniforms, so they could wage war against the forces of Satan and the
evil. He gave them service uniforms for their daily work and training.
And He gave them evening and dress uniforms.....sharp and stylish,
handsome things, so they may promenade with their ladies on Saturday
night and impress everybody. He also gave them swords, so that people
who were not impressed could be dealt with accordingly.

And at the end of the 8th day, God looked down upon the Earth and saw
that it was good. But was God happy? No! God was still not happy.
Because in the course of his labors, He had forgotten one thing. He did
not have a Marine uniform for himself. But He thought about it, and
thought about it, and finally satisfied Himself in knowing that,
well.......................not everybody can be a MARINE!!!

^^^Alot of brave souls I am proud of above me there!^^^

*applauds*

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I pay exorbitant fuel taxes for one thing. I'd say that was serving my
country.

My dad was a WWII Navy vet. Served four years in Guam. I have a pic of
him somewhere that, on the back, says, "Still a boot. June 6, 1941." It
was taken at Pearl Harbor.

My older brother (CPO USN-Ret.) served in the Navy (noncomm) for about
25 years. He retired 1995 as an E8. He traveled all over the world
during his years in the Navy.

Now that was just unnecessary, jarhead!!!

Jean bless your Dad & Brother!

I admire their courage

Thanks, TT. And considering what happened the next day at PH, it's a
miracle I'm even here!

My son was born on Pearl Harbor Day. December 7th! He was born almost
3 months early. Everyone said he was born a fighter!

7 yrs air force

Thanks Aiden

thank you!

10 years. US army

Whoaaaaaaaaa to all the Men & women of the Armed Forces

"Thoughts Of A Soldier"


To the soldiers far and near
Each day we also feel your fear
As the sun rises each and every day.
You see the smoke & bullets coming your way.
Every day and night you pray to God above.
To let you see your family you so dearly love.
Will you ever get out of this hell hole.
It's as if your sittin on embers of coal.
You don't ask for much, just everyones support.
Waiting for that day you hear its time to deport.
There are tears of joy as you see a white dove.
Flying high above knowing your near the home you love.
Ohhh just to feel there arms around you once more.
You can't wait to run up those steps and open the door.
As the tears start to fall you see all the ones you love.
Giving hugs & kisses again you praise God from up above.


SUPPORT OUR TROOPS !!!
WISH THEM ALL A SAFE RETURN!!!!!!!

IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE HAVE TO BE THANKFUL FOR IT IS TO OUR TROOPS FOR
THE FREEDOM WE HAVE!