this was making the rounds via email and I think it's a fitting USMC Tribute
So you want to be in the military now?!?! Now I know that the current affairs of our great nation have many of you civilians up in arms and excited to join my military. Even though your intentions are well, and you might very possibly make it into the service, there are some things that we need to clear up/get straight first before we even consider you.
1) Next time you see someone (an adult) talking during the playing/singing of the National Anthem.....kick their a$$.
2) When you witness firsthand someone burning my American Flag in protest...kick their a$$. If you see this on television, as many of us have, you are simply required to have a deep burning suddenly arise inside of you....then go and kick their a$$. Our Fore-Fathers didn't intend freedom of speech to be the "get out of jail free" card for an act of a traitor.
3) Regardless of the rank they maintained while they served, pay the highest amount of respect to all Veterans. If you see anyone doing otherwise, quietly pull them aside and explain how these Veterans fought for the very freedom they bask in every second. Enlighten them on the many sacrifices these Veterans made to make this Nation great. Then hold them down while the Veteran kicks their a$$.
4) If you are not in the military, DO NOT pretend that you are. Wearing battle dress uniforms (BDU's), telling others that you used to be "Special Forces", and collecting GI.Joe memorabilia might have been ok if you were still seven, but now it will only get your a$$ kicked.
(Veterans are exempt from this rule)
5) If you witness someone calling an enlisted Marine "Sir", stand back.....the Marine will kick their a$$.
6) Next time you come across an Air Force member, do not ask them "Do you fly a jet?" You are ignorant if you ask this. A Marine will be called to kick your a$$. (children are exempt)
7) Roseanne Bar's singing of the National Anthem is not a blooper....it was a disgrace and disrespectful. Laugh and sooner or later, your a$$ will be kicked.
8) Next time Old Glory prances by during a parade, get on your damn feet and pay homage to her and the military member or Veteran lucky enough to carry her. (Your stupid funnel cake will forgive you if you stand for 5 minutes with your hand over your heart. You might as well be throwing the funnel cake at the flag if you don't stand.....of course, either will earn you a severe a$$ kicking.)
9) What Jane Fonda did about Vietnam makes her the enemy....hate her or else. (a$$ will be kicked)
10) Don't try to discuss politics to a military member. We might vote as separate parties, but that doesn't mean we don't all bleed the same. We are, simply put, Americans. Our military Chain of Command, to include our Commander in Chief...the President...(for those who didn't know) is all that we acknowledge. We have no inside track on what happens inside those big important buildings where all those "representatives" meet. The military member might direct you to a veteran. I can see him kicking your a$$ already.
11) "Your mama wears combat boots" never made sense to me....stop saying it! If she did, she would most likely kick you in the a$$ with them!
12) Bin Laden and the Taliban are not communists. So stop saying, "Let's go kill those Commies!!!" And stop asking us where he is!!!! Crystal balls are not standard issue in the military. That reminds me......if you see anyone calling those stupid psychic phone numbers, let me know, so I can kick their a$$.
13) Last but not least, whether or not you become a member of my military, support our troops and their families. Every Thanksgiving and Christmas that you enjoy with family and friends, there are thousands of troops overseas longing for just a taste of homemade pumpkin pie, fresh eggnog and turkey. And wanting for just one hug on a Christmas morning from a loved one. Thank God for our military and the sacrifices they are making every day.
Without them, our country would get its a$$ kicked.
Semper Fi!
I LOVE the graphic!!!
(((HUGS))) and smooches forever.....
And HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to you Lady X!!!! God bless you always!