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I joined the Corps in 1975, spent my time in hell errr Parris Island,
and loved it so much that in 1986 when I was to be kicked out because of budget cuts,
went kicking and screaming all the way to HQMC in a futile effort to re-enlist.
I Tell you what Illbay if tomorrow they said we need more Marines, I would kick ass to be at the head of the line
Something that most americans just don't understand is How a Marine's service to his country affects him.
Not to take away from any of the other services but Marines are different,
and those that get it enjoy the very presence of Marines,
all those that don't well they look at Marines as just another service man,
and perhaps that is why Marines get a tad upset at the very suggestion!

Not to take away from any of the other services but Marines are different,...

I'm sure that's so. But above all, is it not true they are professional, and that they are patriots?

And do you not think that, with all their justified pride, they would put all such considerations SECOND to the welfare of the nation, as part of the TEAM that will get this job done?