SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: unclewest who wrote (126791)7/22/2005 9:56:32 AM
From: JDN   of 793937
 
When I was in the USMC we were supplied by the Navy at least in my early time, I seem to recall be switched over to Army supply sometime during my enlistment. I remember under the navy we wore our boots inside out, ie smooth leather inside rough out but still were expected to spit shine them. As a result, so much polish was on those boots it would leave black marks on the deck as we walked across, driving the sailors that had to swab them up NUTS. haha.
I was always under the understanding that the advantage of the USMC to the Nation was that we could be deployed WITHOUT the President having to declare war. Went into Nigaragua to depose a dictator. No longer even remember his name, but I remember I was irritated as I was due for 6 week leave which was cancelled and I was shipped out. Remember saying I better not get killed and miss my leave. haha. jdn
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News