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Title: our soldiers...
Post by: cokey on November 20, 2012, 12:03:55 PM
http://LevelZeroHeroes.com/ (http://levelzeroheroes.com/)

Thought some of you might enjoy this, some may frown upon it maybe...  group of soldiers  over there in the sand... 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNNg5V8OfDk&feature=youtube_gdata_player (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNNg5V8OfDk&feature=youtube_gdata_player)
Title: Re: our soldiers...
Post by: kopfjäger on November 20, 2012, 10:21:26 PM
This is a story abut MARINES, not soldiers.  ;)
Title: Re: our soldiers...
Post by: cokey on November 21, 2012, 06:10:39 AM
Yes true.. all though, should all be respected equally hence why I just put soldiers
Title: Re: our soldiers...
Post by: zooom on November 21, 2012, 06:20:43 AM
I think the point that Kopf makes though is that Marines often put themselves in their own corner and like to be thought of as not just soldiers, but as specifically "Marines" as a term or title of honor and distinction
Title: Re: our soldiers...
Post by: cokey on November 21, 2012, 10:07:10 AM
Oh I know...  that's why I wanted to he one..  true they are in a different class...  first in, last out... 
Title: Re: our soldiers...
Post by: kopfjäger on November 21, 2012, 05:45:02 PM
Quote from: cokey on November 21, 2012, 06:10:39 AM
Yes true.. all though, should all be respected equally hence why I just put soldiers


They are not soldiers. They are Marines. Marines are distinguished by their mission, their training, their history, their uniform and their esprit de corps.

You would not call a sailor a soldier, an airman a soldier, and certainly you should not call a Marine a soldier.

This in no way diminishes the members of the U.S. Army, who are called soldiers, and their accomplishments.

This may be perceived as a small point to someone who has never served in the U.S. military. But to a Marine, it is at the core of their existence. Semper Fi!

Title: Re: our soldiers...
Post by: ducrider45 on November 21, 2012, 06:35:43 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 21, 2012, 05:45:02 PM

They are not soldiers. They are Marines. Marines are distinguished by their mission, their training, their history, their uniform and their esprit de corps.

You would not call a sailor a soldier, an airman a soldier, and certainly you should not call a Marine a soldier.

This in no way diminishes the members of the U.S. Army, who are called soldiers, and their accomplishments.

This may be perceived as a small point to someone who has never served in the U.S. military. But to a Marine, it is at the core of their existence. Semper Fi!


Well said sir.
Title: Re: our soldiers...
Post by: TBrax on November 24, 2012, 05:20:04 PM
I'm just proud to be 'merican and that we have these brave marines and soldiers fighting for us so we can enjoy our daily lives here. Oh and the awesome opportunity to ride our ducs! [thumbsup]