handejector
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Who is going to read it to the other Marines when he lands?
Is there a swabbie down there with em, or did you mean to say 'picture' instead of note?
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Is there a swabbie down there with em, or did you mean to say 'picture' instead of note?
I was in the Army's Navy...While stationed in Viet Nam I worked with the Navy, SeeBee's, Marines and even the Air Force on one occaison. We hauled the SeeBees and their equipment out to a little island off the coast to help them set up a radar installation and dock for the RVNs. We hauled the Marines up a couple of rivers and then a few days later came back to bring them home. The Air Force came to our help when we got caught out at sea during Typhoon Kate and were able to give our position to a U.S. destroyer who were unable to get close enough to shoot us a line and tow us to safety, eventually a South Korean LST was able to get a line to us on the third try so I can even add them to the list. I have to say that my experience working with all of our troops has been rewarding, we all had jobs to do and for the most part carried out our missions to the best of our ability.
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THE PILGRIM
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Have you ever seen Air Force Navy folks? That would be AF boat operators wearing Navy uniforms and AF insignia.
They were mostly used as crash recovery boats Around overwater ranges.
The ones I saw and rode on their boats were down at the Water Survival School on Biscay Bay, FL.
They were mostly used as crash recovery boats Around overwater ranges.
The ones I saw and rode on their boats were down at the Water Survival School on Biscay Bay, FL.
We had a Navy guy...
We had a Navy guy in charge of security, fire, etc. at the research lab where I worked that was full of civilian scientists and engineers. He would always get on the horn and declare that the 'building was secure'. Everyone asked, "Exactly what does that mean?" He never put forth his definition, I think he enjoyed having everybody not know what he was talking about.
We had a Navy guy in charge of security, fire, etc. at the research lab where I worked that was full of civilian scientists and engineers. He would always get on the horn and declare that the 'building was secure'. Everyone asked, "Exactly what does that mean?" He never put forth his definition, I think he enjoyed having everybody not know what he was talking about.
I have related....
I related this story but I had a neighbor, a little guy with a very likeable easy going manner. It wasn't until his funeral that I found that he was a tail gunner on a B-17 with two Purple Hearts.
I related this story but I had a neighbor, a little guy with a very likeable easy going manner. It wasn't until his funeral that I found that he was a tail gunner on a B-17 with two Purple Hearts.
model70hunter
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One of my Cousins joined the safe military branch, the USAF. They made him a medic. Vietnam just went big time. They sent him there and gave him a job riding helicopters to do inland pickups for down pilots etc.
His helicopter was shot down, some did not make it, the rest were firing their 1911's and cussing them selves for not bringing rifles and more ammo. Cuz had several bullet holes. I am pretty sure he said they went down close to some Marines who saved them. But it could have been Army guys. He had served 11 months in Nam and was sent state side to recover. He was told he did not have to worry about going back, his 11 months was close enough to a full tour.
When he got orders it was Nam for another year. He was not happy. He had turned down OCS several times because he did not want to extend.
When he hit the ground in Nam he filled out the paper work, was accepted in short order to OCS, went back to the states, became an officer and a gentleman in medical supply, made the USAF a career.
He is one that did not take AF desk job jokes lightly.
His helicopter was shot down, some did not make it, the rest were firing their 1911's and cussing them selves for not bringing rifles and more ammo. Cuz had several bullet holes. I am pretty sure he said they went down close to some Marines who saved them. But it could have been Army guys. He had served 11 months in Nam and was sent state side to recover. He was told he did not have to worry about going back, his 11 months was close enough to a full tour.
When he got orders it was Nam for another year. He was not happy. He had turned down OCS several times because he did not want to extend.
When he hit the ground in Nam he filled out the paper work, was accepted in short order to OCS, went back to the states, became an officer and a gentleman in medical supply, made the USAF a career.
He is one that did not take AF desk job jokes lightly.
kpoesq369
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Let's see, I had 4 years of NJROTC in HS, 10 years in the Army as enlisted as a medic on AD and USAR, another 10 in the AFR and ANG as an SP, got my commission in the USAR then went on Army AD in 03. My take,
Ther are only 2 branches of the military, (look in the Constitution) the Army and Navy. The AF is a corporation, and the USMC is a cult!
Ther are only 2 branches of the military, (look in the Constitution) the Army and Navy. The AF is a corporation, and the USMC is a cult!
ibewbull
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Sweepers Sweepers Man Your Brooms: An Enlisted Man's Story - Jeff Zahratka - Google Books
Way too much to say for me since I am a bit long winded.
This book says a lot.
I am even in it.
The good stuff wasn't printed. Don't know why I tell the stories a lot.
Guess Jeff was worried about law suits or an A@s whopping.
Way too much to say for me since I am a bit long winded.
This book says a lot.
I am even in it.
The good stuff wasn't printed. Don't know why I tell the stories a lot.
Guess Jeff was worried about law suits or an A@s whopping.
Calaveras Slim
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I was stationed on Okinawa 76-78 and while I was there, the Marine logo was "We're looking for a few good men".
While we were at the Kadena PX one day, a Marine full bird was standing in line behind us. My wife asked what he was and I told her. She up and asked the full bird if he knew why the Marines were looking for a few good men? He said no, tell me. She said "Cause they don't have any".
Every non Marine around broke out laughing.
Yep, she loved the military hazing
While we were at the Kadena PX one day, a Marine full bird was standing in line behind us. My wife asked what he was and I told her. She up and asked the full bird if he knew why the Marines were looking for a few good men? He said no, tell me. She said "Cause they don't have any".
Every non Marine around broke out laughing.
Yep, she loved the military hazing
DoubleAdobe
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Corpsman, obviously. JKWho is going to read it to the other Marines when he lands?
Is there a swabbie down there with em, or did you mean to say 'picture' instead of note?
litenlarry
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Might have been a different "monkey mountain"..This is the one that is easily seen from most of Danang..Easily secured from invaders as it was on the end of the peninsula..
"Monkey Mountain is located on the end of a peninsular, near the city of Da Nang. The 366th SPS and Marines provided security for the radar and communications facility located on top. In the late 60's, Sentry Dogs (from the US Navy Sentry Dog Section) were used to enhance security. Handlers rotated for a week tour on the mountain and enjoyed the cool weather. "
K-9 MWD: Monkey Mountain, Da Nang AB, RVN.
"Sweepers, Sweepers, man your brooms. Give the ship a good sweepdown fore and aft. Sweep down all decks, ladders and passageways. Empty all trash and garbage (in the receptacles provided for on the pier/over the fantail) (or "hold all trash and garbage on station"). Now Sweepers."
I wonder if the smoking lamp is lit anymore.
Best one I heard was from a Navy Intel puke. When asked why she didn't enlist in the Marine Corps, she stated that she tried but just couldn't fit her head in that jar. Her body has never been found.
For everyone who has worn the uniform they have earned the right to give the other Services harassment. Like camouflage, harassment must be continuous to be effective.
For everyone who has worn the uniform they have earned the right to give the other Services harassment. Like camouflage, harassment must be continuous to be effective.
handejector
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Correct, Marine.
So,
They don't lose a Marine when they employ this method.
They teach them to land on their heads.
I tried to join the Coast Guard before I joined the Navy. They told me I had to be over 6' tall and I was 5'11". I asked them why and they said if the ship sinks you have to be tall enough to wade ashore. We tried that on some CG sailors once in a bar and they said they had already heard it and just ignored us. Probably a good thing.
CAJUNLAWYER
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Marine Corps Rules:
1. Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one.
2. Decide to be aggressive enough, quickly enough.
3. Have a plan.
4. Have a back-up plan, because the first one probably won't work.
5. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.
6. Do not attend a gunfight with a handgun whose caliber does not start with a '4.'
7. Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap. Life is expensive.
8. Move away from your attacker. Distance is your friend. (Lateral & diagonal preferred.)
9. Use cover or concealment as much as possible.
10. Flank your adversary when possible. Protect yours.
11. Always cheat; always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose.
12. In ten years nobody will remember the details of caliber, stance, or tactics. They will only remember who lived.
13. If you are not shooting, you should be communicating your intention to shoot.
Navy SEAL's Rules:
1. Look very cool in sunglasses.
2. Kill every living thing within view.
3. Adjust Speedo.
4. Check hair in mirror.
US Army Rangers Rules:
1. Walk in 50 miles wearing 75 pound rucksack while starving.
2. Locate individuals requiring killing.
3. Request permission via radio from 'Higher' to perform killing.
4. Curse bitterly when mission is aborted.
5. Walk out 50 miles wearing a 75 pound rucksack while starving.
US Army Rules:
1. Curse bitterly when receiving operational order.
2. Make sure there is extra ammo and extra coffee.
3. Curse bitterly.
4. Curse bitterly.
5. Do not listen to 2nd LTs; it can get you killed.
6. Curse bitterly.
US Air Force Rules:
1. Have a cocktail.
2. Adjust temperature on air-conditioner.
3. See what's on HBO.
4. Ask 'What is a gunfight?'
5. Request more funding from Congress with a 'killer' Power Point presentation.
6. Wine & dine ''key' Congressmen, invite DOD & defense industry executives.
7. Receive funding, set up new command and assemble assets.
8. Declare the assets 'strategic' and never deploy them operationally.
9. Hurry to make 13:45 tee-time.
10. Make sure the base is as far as possible from the conflict but close enough to have tax exemption.
US Navy Rules:
1. Go to Sea.
2. Drink Coffee.
3. Deploy Marines
1. Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one.
2. Decide to be aggressive enough, quickly enough.
3. Have a plan.
4. Have a back-up plan, because the first one probably won't work.
5. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.
6. Do not attend a gunfight with a handgun whose caliber does not start with a '4.'
7. Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap. Life is expensive.
8. Move away from your attacker. Distance is your friend. (Lateral & diagonal preferred.)
9. Use cover or concealment as much as possible.
10. Flank your adversary when possible. Protect yours.
11. Always cheat; always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose.
12. In ten years nobody will remember the details of caliber, stance, or tactics. They will only remember who lived.
13. If you are not shooting, you should be communicating your intention to shoot.
Navy SEAL's Rules:
1. Look very cool in sunglasses.
2. Kill every living thing within view.
3. Adjust Speedo.
4. Check hair in mirror.
US Army Rangers Rules:
1. Walk in 50 miles wearing 75 pound rucksack while starving.
2. Locate individuals requiring killing.
3. Request permission via radio from 'Higher' to perform killing.
4. Curse bitterly when mission is aborted.
5. Walk out 50 miles wearing a 75 pound rucksack while starving.
US Army Rules:
1. Curse bitterly when receiving operational order.
2. Make sure there is extra ammo and extra coffee.
3. Curse bitterly.
4. Curse bitterly.
5. Do not listen to 2nd LTs; it can get you killed.
6. Curse bitterly.
US Air Force Rules:
1. Have a cocktail.
2. Adjust temperature on air-conditioner.
3. See what's on HBO.
4. Ask 'What is a gunfight?'
5. Request more funding from Congress with a 'killer' Power Point presentation.
6. Wine & dine ''key' Congressmen, invite DOD & defense industry executives.
7. Receive funding, set up new command and assemble assets.
8. Declare the assets 'strategic' and never deploy them operationally.
9. Hurry to make 13:45 tee-time.
10. Make sure the base is as far as possible from the conflict but close enough to have tax exemption.
US Navy Rules:
1. Go to Sea.
2. Drink Coffee.
3. Deploy Marines
As a retired Navy Intel puke I admit I never heard that one before and it's doggone funny!
This is true - we were in Joint units, called "Purple" as you probably know, and the hazing was a given and routine. My favorite has always been the one about the USAF not being military. I have a very close friend who was a missile puke, spent all of his time in those nuclear silos - hates guns and had to wear one every day! - he groans every time I remind him that his daddy (retired Army) was in the military and he should have been, too.
Interesting question. I'm far enough removed now that I can't say that it was "recently". "Recently" ain't recent anymore.
Just attended a reunion of Intel CPOs last weekend - everyone's looking WAY older than I remembered - because we are. It was great fun.
***ISCS YODA***
This is the real thing. I didn't experience all of it, because I was mostly on aircraft carriers and already a petty officer, and I didn't get to Norfolk (**** City in Navy terminology) until after Hampton Boulevard was razed, but this guy doesn't even need to start off with the standard "This is no ****, fellas."
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