Posted on 07/01/2008 10:50:26 PM PDT by stylin19a
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.
that each and every Marine considers the honor and legacy of the Corps as his/her personal and sacred trust to protect and defend.
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.
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.
that out 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.
the Marines know the difference between "Chicken Salad" and Jack Murtha"Chicken Sh$T" and aren't afraid to call either for what it is.
that the people of America hold Marines in the highest esteem and they know that they can count us to locate, close with and destroy those who would harm them.
that President Ronald Reagan said..."Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a differnce ...Marines don't have that problem !"
that a couple of years ago, an elected member of Congress felt compelled to publicly accuse the Marine Corps of being "radical and extreme". Our Commandant informed that member of congress that he was absolutely correct and that he passes only his thanks for that compliment.
the Marines are Marines first !...regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, national origin, or how long they served or what goals they achieved.
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I noticed it
His testimony came at the preliminary hearing for Sgt. Johnny Winnick, accused of breaking Marine rules by opening fire on a group of men he thought was planting a roadside bomb near Lake Tharthar.
Corabisaid the company commander had warned snipers that the Marine Corps eats its young."
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