Tommyh Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 At least it was in 2000, not sure if it still is only 8 years later or not. Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhm Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Hey, someone else who wears "Fish". I spent 15 months in PNSY from 99-00 while we took the 751 through it's first DMP. I really, really liked that area. As a single sailor, Portsmouth and UNH made for some very good and vivid memories. So has the Shipyard still in Maine, or has New Hampshire finally won the court case to take that bit of land away from Maine? maine won a supreme court battle and possess the island...and tax every non tax paying (nh people) and tax paying (extra ma) person that works there. yeah, the unh area is still frequented by many of the Sailors and they do enjoy it as evidenced by the many gate drop offs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Before You Go... DRAW YOUR OWN CONCLUSION........ The elderly parking lot attendant wasn't in a good mood! Neither was Sam Bierstock. It was around 1 a.m., and Bierstock, a Delray Beach, Fla. , eye doctor, business consultant, corporate speaker and musician, was bone tired after appearing at an event. He pulled up in his car, and the parking attendant began to speak. "I took two bullets for this country and look what I'm doing," he said bitterly. At first, Bierstock didn't know what to say to the World War II veteran. But he rolled down his window and told the man, "Really, from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you." Then the old soldier began to cry. "That really got to me," Bierstock says. Cut to today. Bierstock, 58, and John Melnick, 54, of Pompano Beach - a member of Bierstock's band, Dr. Sam and the Managed Care Band - have written a song inspired by that old soldier in the airport parking lot. The mournful "Before You Go" does more than salute those who fought in WWII. It encourages people to go out of their way to thank the aging warriors before they die. "If we had lost that particular war, our whole way of life would have been shot," says Bierstock, who plays harmonica. "The WW II soldiers are now dying at the rate of about 2,000 every day. I thought we needed to thank them." The song is striking a chord. Within four days of Bierstock placing it on the Web, the song and accompanying photo essay have bounced around nine countries, producing tears and heartfelt thanks from veterans, their sons and daughters and grandchildren. "It made me cry," wrote one veteran's son. Another sent an e-mail saying that only after his father consumed several glasses of wine would he discuss " the unspeakable horrors" he and other soldiers had witnessed in places such as Anzio, Iwo Jima, Bataan and Omaha Beach. "I can never thank them enough," the son wrote. "Thank you for thinking about them." Bierstock and Melnick thought about shipping it off to a professional singer, maybe a Lee Greenwood type, but because time was running out for so many veterans, they decided it was best to release it quickly, for free, on the Web. They've sent the song to Sen. John McCain and others in Washington. Already they have been invited to perform it in Houston for a Veterans Day tribute - this after just a few days on the Web. They hope every veteran in America gets a chance to hear it. http://www.managedmusic.com/Music/PlayBeforeYouGo.php bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 Thanks bosco! Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 For those warriors that serve(d) in the military or law enforement I believe you will appreciate the article below, written by LTC (Ret) Dave Grossman. I know four pages is alot of readign for some of you but I urge you to take the time to read it. If you must, print it and take it to the bathroom with you. On Sheep, Wolves and Sheepdogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Back on topic, i don't have his details but my grandfather was a Marine in the south pacific in WW2, did 4 tours, came back in once piece and is still alive today and I'm thankful for his sacrifice. If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 ^ Perhaps more combat vets should consider law enforcement careers upon their retirement from the military.Good idea. Do you know of some good job leads or veterans or organizations that help Veterans find jobs. If so, you can post here to help out. Thanks. Here is info for those verterans that are lookign for jobs. These guys will help you out with both law enforcement and any other job in your local area. They are paid by the government to help you. http://www.taonline.com/VetReps/SearchVetRep.asp If you have any question that you can not get answered on the website let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Want to BUMP my earlier post. Post # 258. On Sheep, Wolves and Sheepdogs. Good read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 this thread is to acknowledge the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces only. any comments or views about our brothers and sisters who have or are now serving in the military should be posted in the Political Arena. any questions please feel free to pm me. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Marines A repost wothy of posting. DEFINITION OF A MARINE... Marines come in all shapes, shades, weights, sizes, and states of sobriety, misery, and confusion. He is sly as a fox, has the nerve of a dope addict, the stories of an old sailor, the sincerity of a politician, and the subtly of Mt. Saint Helen. He is extremely irresistible, totally irrational and completely indestructible. A Marine is a Marine all his life. He is a magical creature. You can kick him out of your house but not out of your heart. You can take him off your mailing list but not off your mind. Marines are found everywhere... in love...in battle... in lust... in trouble...in debt...in bars and ... behind them. No one can write so seldom and yet think so much of you. No one else can get so much enjoyment out of a letter or clean clothes or a six pack. A Marine is a genius with a deck of cards. A millionaire without a cent and brave without a grain of sense. He is the PROTECTOR OF AMERICA, with the latest copy of playboy in his back pocket. When he wants something it's usually 30 days leave, music that hurts the ears, a five dollar bill...or a woman he can count on. Girls love them, mothers tolerate them, fathers brag about them, the government pays them, the police watch out for them and somehow they all work together. You can beat their bodies but not their minds. You can tame their hearts but not their souls. He likes girls, females, women, ladies, and the opposite sex. He dislikes small checks, working weekends, answering letters, eating chow, waking up, maintaining a uniform, and the day before payday. You may as well give in. He is your long distance lover...he is your steel eyed, warm smiling, blank minded, hyperactive, over reacting, curious, passive, talented spontaneous, physically fit, good for nothing bundle of worry..... And will always be there for you regardless of how long its been since you've last talked. Semper Fi Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey_J Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 My grandfather was a vital part of Pearl harbor and WWII struggles, My father served 8 years in the Army but never deployed, My boyfriend is currently in the Army, and has done 1 tour so far, My three very best friends have been deployed since April of last year and have about 4 more months left until they come home. I want to thank everyone who has served past and present, I greatly appreciate everything that you have to go through on a daily basis, I know it's hard but there are people who truly believe that you're America's Heroes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyGT4 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 1. United States Army Reserve 2. E-4 to Cadet @ Penn State University 3. 2003-2004, 2006-Present 4. I have been to many Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 Just lost my cousin in Afghanistan this week He was linguist and was hit during a fire fight. I've lost 5 people who were very close to me. I've been to numerous funerals and had friends comeback bruised and broken. No matter what happens over there, no matter who dies or gets injured we must keep our sights on our final mission. Please, no matter what happens. Support our troops. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Randy, sorry to hear about your loss. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 "It is difficult enough to bury a fallen comrade, but even harder to look into the eyes of his family, knowing that the objective for which he died has been deemed unobtainable by the very men who sent him to his death." Michael J. Durant Chief Warrant Officer 4 (Ret.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmp Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 My grandfather was a vital part of Pearl harbor and WWII struggles, My father served 8 years in the Army but never deployed, My boyfriend is currently in the Army, and has done 1 tour so far, My three very best friends have been deployed since April of last year and have about 4 more months left until they come home. I want to thank everyone who has served past and present, I greatly appreciate everything that you have to go through on a daily basis, I know it's hard but there are people who truly believe that you're America's Heroes. If you really want to thank us, start by changing your avatar. Have you served? Ever thought about it? SOLD | '06 spec.B - VF52/AVO/740cc/Up/Down | 238awhp | 50-80mph 3.1 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 That avatar is disturbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyGT4 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Petition to ban avatar? It's creepin me out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfang Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Marines- Active Duty SSgt. 1993-2003 2nd Mar Div, Camp Lejeune NC(and other deployments), Marine Security G uard Det. Brussels, Belgium & MSG Det Havana, Cuba, MCB Quantico Security Bn. US Army- Reserves SSG 2004-Present Alexandria, Va [SIZE=1][URL="http://public.fotki.com/blackfang/"]Pics[/URL] [B]08 KawasakiZZR 600- exhaust and other mods 98 Camaro Z/28 HT- some mods......street/strip car 07 Legacy 2.5i- SPT exhaust...daily driver[/B][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 Marines- Active Duty SSgt. 1993-2003 2nd Mar Div, Camp Lejeune NC(and other deployments), Marine Security G uard Det. Brussels, Belgium & MSG Det Havana, Cuba, MCB Quantico Security Bn. US Army- Reserves SSG 2004-Present Alexandria, Va welcome Brother! I was FAST company in Norfolk Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfang Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 welcome Brother! I was FAST company in Norfolk Hey hey. [SIZE=1][URL="http://public.fotki.com/blackfang/"]Pics[/URL] [B]08 KawasakiZZR 600- exhaust and other mods 98 Camaro Z/28 HT- some mods......street/strip car 07 Legacy 2.5i- SPT exhaust...daily driver[/B][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 still dont like them. there not designed to be worn like that. they have a specific purpose :lol: Regulation says otherwise. Fill out a D A Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvethesnow Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 :lol: Regulation says otherwise. Fill out a D A Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) i wont win that battle. you can blame 5 years with the 82nd airborne infantry untis for that and there strict pollicies(aka cause the csm said so) History does not entrust the care of freedom to the weak or timid People sleep peacefully at night cause rough men stand ready to do violence on there behalf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalsleeper Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 USMC SGT E-5 2002-2007 Camp Pend Ca ( 9th Comm Bn) Comm tech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 For those of you in the Army...MILPER MESSAGE 08-094 dated 01 APR 08 has authorized battlefield promotions to the rank of SGT and SSG. More info HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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