Sorry Marine -- You're Too Old

Smoke Signal (Vanity) Times | 10-3-01 | CHIEF negotiator

[CHIEF negotiator]

The nerve of that Marine Corps recruiter telling me I'll too old to re-up!

I said,

"But I'm a 2nd Force Recon Scout Sniper that can still pic-a-tic off a gnat's ass @ 1K meters, in a snow storm! We lay-in-wait, and over the last 30 years I've had a lot of experience. Snipers only need to be able to "snoop & poop" and carry a 50 caliber. We don't have to do 50 squat thrusts before lights out, or hump 20 miles in full pack before sunrise! Put me up against your best 20 year old. It takes a lot to get a snipers heartrate up, 'cause we've been trained to "relax" if you want "one shot -- one kill", and I invented "relax".

I'll die my hair to cover the gray, get lippo-suction and a face-lift, if you can push this paperwork through, Sergeant."

He didn't go for it. Should I lie about my age?

MARINES

THE PRESIDENT'S OWN

[glf]

You probably don't know it but, as a former Marine, I would guess that you were an inspiration to all of the men that you mentioned.

[SunnyUsa]

You serve your country every day here Chief :)
....but that was great of you to try and sign up!

Stand by when you hear the five Most Dangerous Things in the Marine Corps:

A Private saying, "I learned this in Basic Training..."
A Sergeant saying, "Trust me, sir..."
A Second Lieutenant saying, "Based on my experience..."
A Captain saying, "I was just thinking..."
A Sergeant Major chuckling, "Watch this sh*t..."

[sneakypete]

Which vintage do you prefer, pete - napalm or diesel fuel?

Hey,I was just trying to be helpful!

[glf]

You are correct. The PC crowd are just as much the enemy as the pork fat swilling camel jockeys.

[COB1]

GOOD, Sunny.
VERY good!

[McGavin999]

Aw CHIEF, you make us sooo proud!

[FReethesheeples]

;^)

FReegards,

P.S., What is the protcol on non-marines saying "Semper fi" with respect to a(n) (ex- if there is such a thng as ex-)Marine?

I presume its "not done," but it would be nice to do as a sign of respect.

[Captainpaintball]

I can't understand why they wouldn't take you. Sue for age discrimination! I'd want the best and the brightest on my team, regardless of age.

[CHIEF negotiator]

'OSlimyBeenRotten never knew he was gonna open such a large can of WHOOP-ASS!

[usmcobra]

Ya know I was wondering,
In the old days and by that I mean the really old days
Ya know When you could put thirty in as a PRIVATE!
When The most important quality in any member of any armed service was a williness to serve this country and defend it against all comers.
What changed That one overriding requirement?
I ain't buying the "war is a young man's game" idea,
There have been a lot of old farts that went to war and did their duty.
As I scratch my greying head I can't think of any But there has to be some
The defence of this country shouldn't be limited by age or rank, and since the end of WWII and the USMJ it has.

[Concentrate]

How naive of you.

=>I am unusually focused at work, and getting that extra 20% out of myself. This is how I will defeat the Taliban.

What will you do when they nuke you?

[CHIEF negotiator]

Not at Benning.

[Concentrate]

Gentlemen there are battles to be fought right here at home against our "domestic enemy".

I have absolutely no objection to jumping into a crowd full of hippies to save our stars and stripes from burning. Jump right in! What are you waiting for?

Believe you me, these old ignorant hippies could use a good thrashing.

[Snow Bunny]

That was so kind of you to say. I really had my heart touched by all I met and still write to many and their families.

It breaks my heart how our military has been treated.

Thank you for what you said......I wish I could have done more.

(((((( hugs )))))))

[Libertina]

You could lie, but we'd be proud to have you here, sir! Seems like we may need a few proud Marines to defend against domestic terrorists as well. God Bless you.

[SwankyC]

A Sergeant saying, "Trust me, sir..."

I respectfully take issue with this one, with one exception. The time we were on patrol out in that desert ( yes that big ol "nasty" war desert) and he got us lost. We almost fired on another units patrol. as I remember it we could vaguely see sillouettes and my Sgt asked, "Who's there". Someone over there said "Who's that", and I swear to almighty G-D all I heard was about 25 safetly levers instantly clicking over to auto. Man I thought I was dead...

[CHIEF negotiator]

Snow Bunny is an honorary Marine that happens to wear full-dress warrior gear, 100% of the time. Here is her picture:

Wants 'OSlimyBeenRotten's Head!

[Scuttlebutt]

If you weren't such an old phart, you would have known to forget about calling a recruiter and make an appeal directly to the Commandant.

I can put in a good word for you over at the Navy Yard but I don't know a soul at the Marine Barracks. ;^)

[Snow Bunny]

giggle.... blushing......

Thank you does that make me a real life BAM I would LOVE that.

Thank you for your post.

Snow Bunny aka Attila the BUN
One BAM to the max

[JoeSixPack1]

I dunno 'bout u,, but I Like Snow Bunny as Snow Bunny...But the Atilla is funny as he##!!