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Location: SoCal | Semper Fi to those preceded, are serving, or will serve...
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Location: ranson,wva | semper fi tony...jason
ps..i talked to aaron today. he said to tell you this word that i cant spell but you would know what it means..im gonna do my best at the spelling..hoorah.jason |
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Location: SoCal | HOO RAH!!
Gunnery Sgt. Glenn Holloway, a combat correspondent and famous sniper, based at the Navy Annex in Arlington, Va.:
"Ooh-rah comes from the places in our hearts that only Marines understand. It is conceived in sweat, nurtured with drill. It is raw determination and gut-wrenching courage in the face of adversity. It is a concern for fellow Marines embodied by selfless acts of heroism. It cannot be administrated. It is not planned and put into action. It cannot be manufactured. Ooh-rah must be purchased. Ooh-rah is Marine." |
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Location: ranson,wva | he said only a jarhead would ubderstand..lol...jason |
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Location: SoCal | I resemble that remark
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Location: ranson,wva | what does the globe,anchor and eagle symbolize? sea,air and land?? jason |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Tomorrow is Veterans Day. But my Brother (not genetic) made sure that I know that today is the USMC's Birthday. I'm an Army Brat, but I never enlisted in any service. I know alot of Vets, mostly Vietnam era.
One thing I do know about Jarheads: They take that Semper Fi stuff Very Seriously. Once a Marine, Always a MARINE!!
As an Old Hippie, I have alot of friends who served. And not all volunteered.
Hate the War, Love the Troops.
(Jason... Sea, Air, Land, Anywhere, Anytime!) |
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Location: ranson,wva | my best friend just got his discharge,we enlisted right after graduation,i didnt make the cut(health reasons)..aaron did..thats the way it goes sometimes..he served his 4yrs and got discharged for medical reasons..im proud to know him and tony..SEMPER FI!!!!!!
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Location: SoCal | Marine Corps insignia took its present form in 1868. The eagle with spread wings represents a proud country, the globe points to worldwide service, and the fouled anchor stands for maritime tradition (the amphibious nature of Marines' duties). On the emblem itself, the device is topped by a ribbon inscribed with the Latin motto "Semper Fidelis" (Always Faithful).
On land, air, and sea. |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | 
SEMPER FI
&
SEMPER PARATUS
From North and South and East and West,
The Coast Guard's in the fight.
Destroying subs and landing troops,
The Axis feels our might.
For we're the first invaders,
On every fighting field.
Afloat, ashore, on men and Spars,
You'll find the Coast Guard shield.
We're always ready for the call,
We place our trust in Thee.
Through howling gale and shot and shell,
To win our victory.
"Semper Paratus" is our guide,
Our pledge, our motto, too.
We're "Always Ready," do or die!
Aye! Coast Guard, we fight for you.
From Aztec shore to Arctic zone,
To Europe and Far East.
The Flag is carried by our ships,
In times of war and peace.
And never have we struck it yet,
In spite of foe-men's might,
Who cheered our crews and cheered again,
For showing how to fight.
We're always ready for the call,
We place our trust in Thee.
Through howling gale and shot and shell,
To win our victory.
"Semper Paratus" is our guide,
Our pledge, our motto, too.
We're "Always Ready," do or die!
Aye! Coast Guard, we fight for you.
SURVEYOR and NARCISSUS,
The EAGLE and DISPATCH,
The HUDSON and the TAMPA
The names are hard to match;
From Barrow's shores to Paraguay,
Great Lakes or ocean's wave,
The Coast Guard fought through storms and winds
To punish or to save.
We're always ready for the call,
We place our trust in Thee.
Through howling gale and shot and shell,
To win our victory.
"Semper Paratus" is our guide,
Our pledge, our motto, too.
We're "Always Ready," do or die!
Aye! Coast Guard, we fight for you.
Aye, we've been "Always Ready"
To do, to fight, or die
Write glory to the shield we wear
In letters to the sky.
To sink the foe or save the maimed
Our mission and our pride
We'll carry on 'til Kingdom Come
Ideals for which we've died.
We're always ready for the call,
We place our trust in Thee.
Through howling gale and shot and shell,
To win our victory.
"Semper Paratus" is our guide,
Our pledge, our motto, too.
We're "Always Ready," do or die!
Aye! Coast Guard, we fight for you. 
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Tony, the apostrophe is breaking your URL. Since you aren't in control of the URL, one workaround is to use www.tinyurl.com . In this case, though, the target is still broken. Here's a message that works. |
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Location: SoCal | thanks...
And our respect for the Coast Guard, often not recognized for their world wide role. As the former Executive Officer of the 4th Landing Support Battalion (headquarters was in Seattle), I know first hand of their professionalism and courage.
I will expect Aloha_Tim to post on their birthday August 4th. Semper Paratus. |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | Thanks Tony, the Marines have always been the first to remember the Coast Guard's service.
I opted to go the sea, my brother proudly wore the Globe, Anchor & Eagle, and our father served in the US Air Force & Air National Guard during Vietnam. Our grandfather and great-grandfather both served in the US Navy, seeing action during the Great Wars.
God Bless Our Troops & Happy Birthday USMC! |
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Location: SoCal | And, November 11th is the designated day, although we should remember every day. |
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Location: ny | semper fi? dont you mean anchors away!! im about to bring my son to his cub scout veterans day ceremony. |
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Location: Tennessee | Thanks for posting the link to the message, Tony. I drove to "the stumps" yesterday and picked up my Marine ... he's home for a 96. He was originally slated to head back to the sandbox sometime next summer, but they all had to update their power of attorney on Thursday, calibrated their weapons, and were told to be ready to roll. Something is in the wind. |
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Location: SoCal | Bob,
Long drive...
This was posted also for you and your son...the supporting families of those that are serving also deserve out thanks. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Absolutely. Bob, best thoughts of support and thanks go to your Marine and all that work with him in all of our forces. We all wish a safe and speedy return. |
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Location: Tennessee | Long drive... Yeah, but ... Momma wanted to see him, and we want Momma to be happy. Besides, middle of the night and through the desert in the C4S ... it was, ummmm, an "exciting" drive. Radar detector did its job a couple of times. ;) |
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Location: SoCal | Glad to hear you guys made it home ok. I almost called today but was busy tracking down a bad guy.
Tell your Marine that we're all proud of him. From everything his daddy says, he done good! |
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OT-a special day, November 10th