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Politicians have ruled out western boots on the ground in the fight against Isis but the marines must be ready for anything
Just finished this ex, **** me.... glad it's over. On the plus side I have some R n R in California before I go to the middle east so it's not all that bad. Gonna put up some footage from the ranges, the yanks have some class radio controlled targetry out here!
"Let us be clear about three facts. First, all battles and all wars are won in the end by the infantryman. Secondly, the infantryman always bears the brunt. His casualties are heavier, he suffers greater extremes of discomfort and fatigue than the other arms. Thirdly, the art of the infantryman is less stereotyped and far harder to acquire in modern war than that of any other arm." ------- Field Marshall Wavell, April 1945.
Just finished this ex, **** me.... glad it's over. On the plus side I have some R n R in California before I go to the middle east so it's not all that bad. Gonna put up some footage from the ranges, the yanks have some class radio controlled targetry out here!
The artist formerly known as knocker is out in the middle east at the moment doing IED training and stuff.
Did he sign off yet?I haven't been in touch in a while.
"Let us be clear about three facts. First, all battles and all wars are won in the end by the infantryman. Secondly, the infantryman always bears the brunt. His casualties are heavier, he suffers greater extremes of discomfort and fatigue than the other arms. Thirdly, the art of the infantryman is less stereotyped and far harder to acquire in modern war than that of any other arm." ------- Field Marshall Wavell, April 1945.
Just finished this ex, **** me.... glad it's over. On the plus side I have some R n R in California before I go to the middle east so it's not all that bad. Gonna put up some footage from the ranges, the yanks have some class radio controlled targetry out here!
Welcome back to civilisation!
'He died who loved to live,' they'll say,
'Unselfishly so we might have today!'
Like hell! He fought because he had to fight;
He died that's all. It was his unlucky night. http://www.salamanderoasis.org/poems...nnis/luck.html
Also, being military over here is LITERALLY a get out of jail free card... the lad had just come off the board too. Imagine losing your rank within 24 hours of being told you're being promoted #cpmaggotsontour
Also, being military over here is LITERALLY a get out of jail free card...
Living in the States is an eye opener: flashing a Military ID will get one a 10% to 15% discount in most commercial establishments. There are no taxes on anything bought on Military bases (PX, BX, Commissary, etc...).
If you make it to Colorado, let me know...
"On the plains of hesitation, bleach the bones of countless millions, who on the very dawn of victory, laid down to rest, and in resting died.
They do like their military, I remember accompanying my Brother In Law (Captain in the National Guard) to places, and instant respect (and discount) on production of forces ID. This was before 9/11 as well!
'He died who loved to live,' they'll say,
'Unselfishly so we might have today!'
Like hell! He fought because he had to fight;
He died that's all. It was his unlucky night. http://www.salamanderoasis.org/poems...nnis/luck.html
As I once heard an STD lecture start from an old and bold MO (delivered in what could only be described as a patrician drawl) "Some of you would stick your cock where I wouldn't dream of putting the ferrule of my umbrella"...
'He died who loved to live,' they'll say,
'Unselfishly so we might have today!'
Like hell! He fought because he had to fight;
He died that's all. It was his unlucky night. http://www.salamanderoasis.org/poems...nnis/luck.html
As I once heard an STD lecture start from an old and bold MO (delivered in what could only be described as a patrician drawl) "Some of you would stick your cock where I wouldn't dream of putting the ferrule of my umbrella"...
Remember boys flies spread disease, so keep your's closed!
It was the year of fire...the year of destruction...the year we took back what was ours.
It was the year of rebirth...the year of great sadness...the year of pain...and the year of joy.
It was a new age...It was the end of history.
It was the year everything changed.
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