Need calming
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wow, that was a dig that i don't think you got.... a real marine would understand that refference, i don't think you did.
I was with the first Marine unit to touch foot in Afganistan after 9/11 and I also returned from Iraq last September. My war ended early when I received a 5" piece of shrapnel in my leg. 3 corrective surguries and I still have to walk with a cane. Probably for the rest of my life but you don't hear me whiningJay R. said:
I know alot more slang than you think.
Sgt with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company 1st Marine Division
Sniper Team Leader
Hence the screen name USMCSS
United States Marine Corps Scout Sniper
By leaving us on the beach is refering to not even let us fully into the combat site. It's an old reference that was burned out in WWII due to the fact that most common day offenses do not include "Beach Landings".Jay R. said:
Also, by leaving us on the beach, you would be able to expect the mission to not go as well as hoped for as we are the first to arrive and clear out the more hazardous enemy encounters so the Army can come in and occupy the zone and not be so mentally traumatized by the true harsh reality of what may lie in an unknown theatre of operations
I was gonna try and let this go, because I really hate giving anyone who put there life on the line a hard time for anything. but hey, i can correct you on this.
1st, i should not have posted that, it was a d!*k thing to do.
2nd the only time that i know of, that the marines had to retreat, it was the organization i worked for that was there to pull you guys off the beach under fire.
1st, i should not have posted that, it was a d!*k thing to do.
2nd the only time that i know of, that the marines had to retreat, it was the organization i worked for that was there to pull you guys off the beach under fire.
here, learn ya something.....
*MUNRO, DOUGLAS ALBERT
Rank and organization: Signalman First Class, U.S. Coast Guard Born: 11 October 1919, Vancouver, British Columbia. Accredited to Washington. Citation: For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry m action above and beyond the call of duty as Petty Officer in Charge of a group of 24 Higgins boats, engaged in the evacuation of a battalion of marines trapped by enemy Japanese forces at Point Cruz Guadalcanal, on 27 September 1942. After making preliminary plans for the evacuation of nearly 500 beleaguered marines, Munro, under constant strafing by enemy machineguns on the island, and at great risk of his life, daringly led 5 of his small craft toward the shore. As he closed the beach, he signaled the others to land, and then in order to draw the enemy's fire and protect the heavily loaded boats, he valiantly placed his craft with its 2 small guns as a shield between the beachhead and the Japanese. When the perilous task of evacuation was nearly completed, Munro was instantly killed by enemy fire, but his crew, 2 of whom were wounded, carried on until the last boat had loaded and cleared the beach. By his outstanding leadership, expert planning, and dauntless devotion to duty, he and his courageous comrades undoubtedly saved the lives of many who otherwise would have perished. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
*MUNRO, DOUGLAS ALBERT
Rank and organization: Signalman First Class, U.S. Coast Guard Born: 11 October 1919, Vancouver, British Columbia. Accredited to Washington. Citation: For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry m action above and beyond the call of duty as Petty Officer in Charge of a group of 24 Higgins boats, engaged in the evacuation of a battalion of marines trapped by enemy Japanese forces at Point Cruz Guadalcanal, on 27 September 1942. After making preliminary plans for the evacuation of nearly 500 beleaguered marines, Munro, under constant strafing by enemy machineguns on the island, and at great risk of his life, daringly led 5 of his small craft toward the shore. As he closed the beach, he signaled the others to land, and then in order to draw the enemy's fire and protect the heavily loaded boats, he valiantly placed his craft with its 2 small guns as a shield between the beachhead and the Japanese. When the perilous task of evacuation was nearly completed, Munro was instantly killed by enemy fire, but his crew, 2 of whom were wounded, carried on until the last boat had loaded and cleared the beach. By his outstanding leadership, expert planning, and dauntless devotion to duty, he and his courageous comrades undoubtedly saved the lives of many who otherwise would have perished. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
