Question for military buffs - Page 2

Coramoor · #16 06-21-2005, 10:18 PM

If you take into account the corps of engineers and a lot of the homeland projects over the past 150 years, I think that the Army wins hands down.

AlphaSigOU · #17 06-21-2005, 11:04 PM

If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on heaven's scenes...
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines!

G8Ralphaxi · #18 06-22-2005, 12:48 AM

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Originally posted by cashmoney
I was debating with someone the other day......who do you all think has done the most for this country, the Marine Corp or the U.S. Army?

Having dated guys in both branches of the service, I have to give my vote for the Marines. Way better kissers, and...etc.

And HELL YEAH to the comment about the Dress Blues!

Semper Fi, absolutely.

(on a more serious note, I'm not willing to give credit for the Army Corp of Engineers - anyone who's seen how those idiots screwed up the Kissimmee River in FL should agree)

docetboy · #19 06-22-2005, 12:58 AM

Just remember, whoever controls the sky WILL win the war.

dekeguy · #20 06-22-2005, 01:03 AM

As regards Army v. Marines, it not a question of which is better or has done more for the nation. The Army and the Marines have somewhat different missions and both do a hell of a good job. This question is like trying to compare apples and oranges. For my money we need to recognize both services as the superb professionals they are. Inter-service questions are best settled by Soldiers and Marines over a few drinks. This usually results in a few bruises and black eyes, but God help the guy who wants to take on either or both.
dekeguy
Captain, USAR

docetboy · #21 06-22-2005, 01:06 AM

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Originally posted by dekeguy
As regards Army v. Marines, it not a question of which is better or has done more for the nation. The Army and the Marines have somewhat different missions and both do a hell of a good job. This question is like trying to compare apples and oranges. For my money we need to recognize both services as the superb professionals they are. Inter-service questions are best settled by Soldiers and Marines over a few drinks. This usually results in a few bruises and black eyes, but God help the guy who wants to take on either or both.
dekeguy
Captain, USAR

I'll buy the next round, sir!

dekeguy · #22 06-22-2005, 01:07 AM

Ah, a comment from the boys in baby blue. Let us all remember that the Air Farce is the best alternative to military service.

(Sorry, couldn't help the comment slipping out. Your turn now.)

docetboy · #23 06-22-2005, 01:10 AM

Don't hate us because we were smart enough to break away from the Army, and fix all the crap that was wrong with it!

Also, remember what you just said next time you need immediate air support to blow up those bad guys just out of your (puny, land-based weapon) range.

dekeguy · #24 06-22-2005, 01:11 AM

Glad to let you buy the next round if you will let me buy the one after that. Having been bailed out of a tough spot or two by the USAF I hope you understand that my comments are meant as friendly barbs to well respected brothers in arms.
dekeguy

docetboy · #25 06-22-2005, 01:16 AM

But of course, where would we be without picking on eachother???

Last time I checked, we all pledge to protect and defend the Constitution...

Glad to let you buy a round...as a wise officer once told me, "Never turn down a chance to take a Captain's money"

Was that a coin I just heard drop???

dekeguy · #26 06-22-2005, 01:24 AM

I remember a night where we were in a bar in New Orleans and a bunch of guys from the several services were getting closer and closer to a right royal punch up. Then one guy yelled, Hay, whats wrong with this picture. We need to concentrate on our mutual enemy, the State Department! We all broke up laughing and drank happily for the rest of the evening.

docetboy · #27 06-22-2005, 01:26 AM

Great stuff!

WCUgirl · #28 06-22-2005, 09:03 AM

All the people I've met in the Army or in the Air Force have said how much more they respect Mr. AXiD670 for being a Marine...their eyes usually get wider and they get quieter. "Oh, he's a MARINE!" they say, rather sheepishly.

It's funny to watch.

mightymike · #29 06-22-2005, 11:49 AM

The USMC is over 229 years of romping, stomping, hell, death and destruction. The finest fighting machine the world has ever seen. We were born in a bomb crater, our mother was an M-16 and our father was the devil.

Each moment that I live is an additional threat upon your life. I am a rough looking, roving soldier of the sea. I am cocky, self-centered, overbearing, and I do not know the meaning of fear, for I am fear itself. I am a green, amphibious monster made of blood and guts who arose from the sea, festering on anti-Americans throughout the globe. Whenever it may arise, and when my time comes, I will die a glorious death on the battle field, giving my life to mom, the Corps, and the American flag.

We stole the eagle from the Air Force, the anchor from the Navy, and the rope from the Army. On the 7th day, while God rested, we over-ran his perimeter and stole the globe, and we've been running the show ever since. We live like soldiers and talk like sailors and slap the hell out of both of them. Soldier by day, lover by night, drunkard by choice, MARINE BY GOD!!!

I believe this says it all.
Good night, Chesty, wherever you are.

cashmoney · #30 06-22-2005, 12:23 PM

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Originally posted by dekeguy
Ah, a comment from the boys in baby blue. Let us all remember that the Air Farce is the best alternative to military service.

Hahahahahahah!!!!

Too funny.