[CHIEF negotiator]

I haven't found a Marine yet, that didn't try to re-up!

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Marines do it their own way

Semper Fi

[parsifal]

If they change their mind, get a few in memory of Gunny Hathcock. He was from Little Rock. BTTT. parsy.

[Southack]

Remember patriot, when our guys are off righting the wrongs inflicted against us, we'll be here to take care of any domestic troublemakers. That, and someone has to see to it that all those girlfriends and wives of servicemen aren't taken undue advantage of by unAmerican civies... :-)

Also, what's with this "one shot, one kill" business?? One shot from your grenade launcher should kill more than one evildoer, and there's nothing better than a bad guy to practice your 250 yard groupings on (maybe it just all averages out)...

[NoControllingLegalAuthority]

Take heart grey-haired warriors! So far, the fighting is HERE, not THERE. Keep your piece ready. The enemy is still in your backyard in large numbers. You may get your chance sooner than you think.

[MJY1288]

One Great Big War Mongering Salute to you SIR...

Thanks for the great pic

[firewalk]

BTTT

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you for the new thead CHIEF.

For my Uncles that were Marines, and one that was Army and two that were Navy. For my husband that was Navy and my brother that was a Marine. I thank you for serving this nation and for my Freedom.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

We Need You: United State Coast Guard Auxiliary

The Navy said I was too old, The Oregon National Guard would not accept me because I just turned 53.
I met with the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Commander today
and it turns out that I have a few skills that they need and can utilize.
My application should be approved in about 10 days.
Also as of Sept 11 the Coast Guard itself is under the command of the Department of Defense.
While the Auxiliary is not part of the military, it can and does support military actions.
I'm just glad that this old rusty tin can sailor can help protect our country again.

PS Chief and all Marines: I'd be glad to fight with all of you again, anytime, anywhere.

[clamper1797]

Brother they need us old Vets to cover the home front ... let's put that sniper experience to good use right here at home ... say Berkeley ......

BTW I went to my good friend Jim who happens to be an Admiral and offered my time to teach electronic for AIMD personnel. After all I helped design a lot of ALRs (ALR-45/69 MRCA, ALR-74 etc). He said he would look into it.

[razorback-bert]

Try the supply side solution, bribery by booze.

[The KG9 Kid]

"... I haven't found a Marine yet, that didn't try to re-up!"

Allow me to be your first. I did my hitch.

Now, I'm a Militia of One.

(Note to FBI/NSA/OHS lurkers: I'm utterly harmless and luv my country, the good ol' USA! *smoochies!*)

[AppyPappy]

You ain't too old. You're too mean. You'll scare the recruits.

[RANGERAIRBORNE]

I'm with you, CHIEF!

In fact, I think that Special Forces should consider putting together some "A"-Teams made up of Vietnam veterans- we are perhaps a little older now, a little slower, and probably can't climb up into a C-130 carrying 120 pounds of equipment anymore- but by God, we are mean and sneaky! (Just ask my wife...)

[Lazamataz]

Warfare changes.

Then it meant shooting a man with a rifle. Now, it means being especially productive here in America. Our war is to make America extraordinarily strong.

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

Warfare changes.

[wimpycat]

"If the Army and the Navy ever looked on heaven's scene,
they would find the streets are guarded by United States MARINES!"

Semper Fi from a Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune hometown girl!

[KneelBeforeZod]

[timydnuc]

Ranger, 101 Airbourne, VietNam. Called twice, ready to go. It's my birthday today. I was born in 1947. Decorated, good Ranger. At 54 I ain't goin' to the war, they told me NO. I could train the troops that are going, so could you! I think that they are wasting good resources. We have much to give to those that are ready to serve.

[MissAmericanPie]

Sorry CHIEF but I feel better with guys like you in country, just in case.

[SauronOfMordor]

Have you tried bypassing the recruiter, finding the number of the CO of the Marine Sniper School, and talking to him? While you might be too old for them to want to send you out to the field, maybe you can take over some instructor's duties so that HE can go?

[Billthedrill]

Arrrr-r-r-r-r-r-r, ye sea-goin' bellhop! ;-)

I know the feeling. What really hurts is that I'm looking at 50, in the best shape of my life, and am regarding the current recruits with horror...Jaysus, they're just kids. Were we ever that young?

There are a couple of things we can do: (1) keep the shooting eye sharp (and what the heck, given the nature of this little brouhaha there's even an outside chance we might be able to use it right here) - and (2) for me the big one, it's this: the treatment accorded the Vietnam vets will never, never happen again as long as I draw breath. First sumbitch spits on a vet will have my thumbprints on his trachea, no joke.

Happy birthday in advance from an ex-squid. Nice to see the Navy's little brothers dressed up so fine, so very fine...but you can't take 'em out...

[SwankyC]

How old is the limit? I got out last year after 10 1/2 - Im only 29 and am considering going back in.