[LadyX]

Thank you for your post.

Going back to Parris Island, I could see that those values and the mindset and esprit de corps all are alive and well!

It was beautiful to see the respect accorded every man and woman, no matter when they served.
On a previous visit, taking my son there in 1997, we parked at the Rifle Range to watch incoming platoons.
A Drill Instructor, thinking we might have a son in one, loped over to inquire if he might send him over to talk to us.
My son thanked him and explained I was the Marine.

Without a second's hesitation, he snapped to full attention, at the same time shouting loudly,

"OUTSTANDING" !!

Nowhere but in the Corps would this be instinctive, and a common occurence!

[Stars N Stripes]

Without a second's hesitation, he snapped to full attention, at the same time shouting loudly, "OUTSTANDING" !! Nowhere but in the Corps would this be instinctive, and a common occurence! LadyX, you are one HOT BAM... and your posts are OUTSTANDING! Happy Marine Corps Birthday! :O)

[Stars N Stripes]

Without a second's hesitation, he snapped to full attention, at the same time shouting loudly, "OUTSTANDING" !! Nowhere but in the Corps would this be instinctive, and a common occurence! LadyX, you are one HOT BAM... and your posts are OUTSTANDING! Happy Marine Corps Birthday! :O)