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“Once a Marine, always a Marine” apparently doesn't apply at a Pennsylvania high school where a 17-year-old graduate has been told she cannot wear her uniform when she receives her diploma.

VENETA, Ore. — A retired Marine is making a statement this Memorial Day weekend, and it’s one that will be hard to miss by passersby.

“I wanted to do something for all who serve,” said Keith Neill.

The Army claimed Tuesday that it's not looking to swipe the Marines' combat uniform, after a top official said in an interview that the branch might just use the same design over the Corps' objections. 

The Army is weighing different camouflage patterns as it moves to select a new set of uniforms. The older Universal Camouflage Pattern has been criticized as ineffective, and some soldiers see the Marine Corps' MARPAT (Marine Pattern) as vastly superior.  read more

FAREWELL MARINE

“Sgt Focker being interviewed by Dick Buechler at the Parris Island Drill Instructor Reunion on May 6th 2011.”

John Wayne on America

Mother of deceased veteran regrets delays in VA care

Pfc. Al Thomas: That's war.
Pfc. Charlie Bass: What's war?
Pfc. Al Thomas: Trading real estate for men.
 

During live fire training a Marine recruit accidently lets a grenade slip out of his hand and it rolls toward an unsuspecting platoon waiting their turn] Sgt. Stryker: Grenade. Hit the deck.
[the platoon runs, except for Conway, who is reading a love letter and has to be tackled to safety by Stryker when the grenade goes off] Sgt. Stryker: You idiot. When are you gonna wake up? You wanna see that dame again, keep your mind on your work.
Al Thomas: You may not know this, boy, but you just got your life saved.
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Every Memorial Day, we can and should remember all the brave Americans in uniform who have laid down their lives so that we can live in freedom. It's not just a three-day weekend. It's a time for remembrance. It's a time for thanksgiving, that our country still has young men who are willing to risk all in this world for the sake of their “friends.” read more

“The death of Osama bin Laden last Sunday has apparently damaged our
relationship with al Qaeda. Al Qaeda has released a statement vowing to make
America pay for bin Laden's death. Which – I'm pretty sure we did pay for his
death. We paid for the whole thing and even took care of the funeral
arrangements. Maybe a thank you would be nice.” –Jimmy Kimmel
 
“Osama Bin Laden's supporters want to rename the Arabian Sea where his body was
dumped Martyr Sea . Really? Martyr Sea ? Hiding in your bedroom for six years? How
about Chicken of the Sea?” –Jay Leno
 
“Osama bin Laden is in the ocean. How ironic. Once again surrounded by seals.”
–Jay Leno
 
“Osama bin Laden had money and telephone numbers sewn into his clothes.
Apparently we got him just as he was on his way to summer camp.” -Jay Leno
 
“How about those Navy Seals. We're getting our money's worth there. They broke
into Osama bin Laden's compound with 12-foot walls topped by barbed wire, and
fired a warning shot into his head.” –David Letterman
 
“Apparently, members of Al Qaeda are online slamming the U.S. I don't understand
why they're so upset. Everyone in Al Qaeda just got a promotion.” –Craig
Ferguson
 
“Bin Laden was buried at sea. Or as Dick Cheney calls it, 'the ultimate
waterboarding.'” –Jay Leno
 
“Osama bin Laden was apparently shot twice in the face. It looks like Dick
Cheney may have been involved.” –Jay Leno
 
“Bin Laden lived in this compound in Pakistan with all of his wives for 6 years.
So he did suffer.” –David Letterman
 
“Bin Laden's wives didn't have it too bad………by looking at the pictures of
the inside of the compound, it doesn't look like any of them EVER had to do
housework”.
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