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From: Saraland Alabama
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Must Read...
I just returned from a short Saturday morning cruise in the vert. There was a local National Guard unit returning from Iraq this morning after serving a year over there. We drove down there (about 20 miles) with the top up but got brave a dropped the top for the return trip. The temperature was in the low 50's. There were plenty of flags, a band and alot of smiling faces. After e-mailing a Corvette caravan Chatline friend to tell him the above he asked me to go to the following web site and read about a young Marine officer. I know we have many current and former military members here on this forum. The web site is: DefendtheDefenders.org
Check out that web site!
Sanford
Retired Navy Master Chief
Check out that web site!
Sanford
Retired Navy Master Chief
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Being a Hospital Corpsman I was lucky enough to spend many years as a "Fleet Marine Force Corpsman". It is all too easy to cast blame on those that are doing, and have done, what many of those casting the blame would not or could not do. In a combat situation thing happen very quickly. Training and instinct take over. Do questionable things happen..YUP. But, place yourself in a situation where someone is doing their best to kill you every day; your friends have been killed or wounded and your just plain scared. Then see how you feel when face to face with the enemy.. I was not there so can't draw difinitive conclusions but, will ALWAYS stand up for a fellow "Marine, Sailor, Soldier or Airman when confronting the ememy. During Viet Nam I was told somthing by an old, hard Marine that I am sure saved many from being killed..."when you see Charlie shoot him, if you think he is dead shoot him again to be sure. Cause if ya don't I'll end up having to plant your butt and I don't want to do that." Made sence then and still does. Good luck LT!
Alan North
Chief Hospital Corpsman (Ret)
Alan North
Chief Hospital Corpsman (Ret)
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