Navy Mustang,
First of all, your foolishness of starting this mess on an open and public forum was in and of itself ignorant. If you disagreed with someone's signature, you should have sent him a private message voicing your opinion. Now, between you and I. I will answer your questions in a simple manner, so you can understand them, and I shall do so as politely as I can, although I am quite angry.
~1 You obviousely give a big!@#$ on my worthless opinion, otherwise you would not have written such a flaming retort.
~2 I am no joke.
~3 I did not say anything about 20 years, E-6 is a paygrade I am a Staff Sergeant. So, you ever wonder why Marine Staff Sergeants eat in the Chief's Mess? It is because we are Staff Non-Commissioned Officers and a Petty Officer 1st Class is not.
~4 Gunnery Sergeant was not out of reach.
~5 I believe, serving in the Honor Guard or just plain serving is doing one's time, first tour or not.
~6 I am not a fake Marine, I've got a tattoo and everything.
~7 I try not to brag about my medals. However, on this issue I thought it was necessary. Believe me, my medals were earned and not just passed out for graduating boot camp. Also, If I want to brag a little that is my right.
~8 I served during peacetime and wartime.
~9 My hard earned retirement comes in the form of a nice check.
~10 I left the Corps because of a reduction in force. I saw the open door and took it. I don't even know if I could have done 20. It's tough on the body.
~11 And finally. I was aboard the USS Comstock, LSD-45 and the Navy does in fact transport troops.
I hope this satisfies you and we can move on in a professional manner. By the way, what took you so long to reply and why did you do it at 0200. Did you finally get tired of looking at gay porn? HA.
A Soldier, a Sailor, an Airman, and a Marine got into an argument one night about which service was the best (go figure, right?).
The arguing became so heated that none of the four servicemen saw the truck that was barreling down the road towards them. The driver failed to see them, and all four of them were killed instantly.
Soon, the servicemen found themselves at the Pearly Gates of Heaven. There they met with Saint Peter, and, figuring that he would be a good source of Ultimate Truth and Total Honesty, asked of Peter: "Saint Peter, which branch of the United States Armed Forces is the best?"
Saint Peter replied, "I can't answer that. However, I will ask God what he thinks the next time I see Him. Meanwhile, thank you for your service on Earth, and welcom e to Heaven."
Some time later, the four servicemen see Saint Peter and remind him of the question they had asked him when first entering Heaven. The men asked Saint Peter if he was able to find the answer. Suddenly, a sparkling white dove lands on Peter's shoulder. In the dove's beak is a note glistening with
golden dust.
Saint Peter says, "Gentlemen, here is your answer from The Boss. Let's see what He has to say."
Peter opens the note, and trumpets blare, golden dust drifts in the air, harps play crescendos, and Saint Peter reads the note aloud to the Servicemen.
MEMORANDUM:
FROM: The Almighty One
TO: Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines
SUBJ: WHICH MILITARY SERVICE IS THE BEST
1. Gentlemen, all branches of the United States Armed Forces are honorable and noble. Each serves America well, and with distinction.
2. Being a Serviceman in the United States Military represents a special calling, which warrants special respect, tribute, and dedication.
3. Be proud of that.
Semper Fidelis
God, USMC (Retired)
