First off, wanted to say to Jim (the Ole Gunny) McCallum thanks for the great story about AV-8-ers. I was sucking on some pogey-bait at the time and nearly choked to death laughing. At first I was really into the history lesson because it's one of my favorite subjects, and I've read a few books about Genghis Kahn. About 2/3rd's of the way through I caught on. I realized I've flown with quite a few Phu Khen AV-8-ers and even one Phuc Dup AV-8-er (he broke the skid on a Huey one day landing a bit too hard). Love your stuff Gunny. Keep 'em coming, please!
To Mr. Rader, sorry if it sounded like I was complaining (or even whining). I didn't mean to sound that way, but sometimes what you write loses a lot in the translation since you can't hear a person's tone, see his facial expressions, etc. I re-read what I typed and it did sound like complaining. I was really venting frustration as I was typing that post. As I stated, like most Veteran Marines, I love the Corps. Like others, I'm sure, not always some of the people in it. True for any organization in my view. Anyway, thanks for the suggestion about the Marine Corps League. I will definitely check that out. Sgt Grit, I attached a couple of pics of my new Jeep with some of your products on it. Hope you've got the room to post 'em.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. A. Howerton II
SSgt USMC (Ret)