[mark502inf]

Lots of great quotes--a classic infantry story: heat, low on water and food, carrying supplies to the top of a hill in the middle of nowhere. Alexander the Great's hoplites would have fit right in. And maybe they were on that hill!

[ansel12]

Good report, and your comment was excellent.

[Hoplite]

I hate needles.

I'd rather quaff the contents of an IV than let the Medic stick me anyday.

But then maybe that was just because the medic I'm thinking of earned the nickname "Mengele". ("Missed again. Let's try your other arm!")

[PeteB570]

"As much as the Army sucks, I still love it."

Ya gotta live it to love it and love it to live it.

Something those that do it understand.

A big THANK YOU to all who are serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.

[Neoliberalnot]

Nice idea and a true story note here.

Greetings,

The war in Iraq is touchy subject here in San Francisco, but, following Toby's suggestion, I just bought coffee for a couple of servicemen this morning. Then someone else came forward and insisted on buying them a chocolate croissant and muffin. To top it off, when we went to pay, the shop owner, a Iranian immigrant, smiled and refused payment for any of it. What a frog I had in my throat.

Thanks,
M. Farr

[MountainDad]

Climb to Glory!