flyingferret 0 #1 March 8, 2005 I am putting this in Bonfire, hopefully it inspires no debate and can stay here. This comes from a family member of my girlfriend, whos is at Quantico right now. As far as I know it is original and I have his permission to repost. I thought you some of you USMC guys out there might get a kick out of it. I've heard for a while that God loves Marines, that there is a special place in Heaven for Marines, and various other ways to say there is a special connection between God and Marines (I cite Full Metal Jacket here) and i realized something recently. something profound actually ...as i walked across a familiar landing zone (LZ) yesterday it hit me, God doesn't just like Jarheads...God WAS a Jarhead. I can even tell you His rank and military occupational specialty, but i'll get to that later. You see, as i strolled around and looked across the LZ i realized that all of the snow had melted away except for one portion - the circuit course. This entire LZ, roughly 2 football fields or larger was green - except for the one portion where Marines have to lie, crawl, roll and generally get intimate with. My first inclination was to think God doesnt like Marines, He hates us. Thats when it occurred to me. God IS a Marine. In fact, he was enlisted. A Gunnery Sergeant to be exact. Doesn't it fit? - Gunny God. I can even go further to tell you He was an 8511 - Drill Instructor. Yep. See, i used to think (as i'm sure many of you do) that it rains because someone is grilling out, or because someone washed their car - in the last year i have learned that it rains, snows or becomes unseasonably searing because Marines have taken to the field for training. sometimes it does all 3 in one glorious moment - only by the hand of Gunny God is this possible. I know he was a Gunny cause those are the real wave makers in the Marine Corps. Gunnys love their Marines, but their Marines would never know it. Gunnys want their Marines to be the hardest, most well trained fightenest SOBs on the planet...so they need bad weather. This is why everytime i stepped into the field over the summer it was either 125 degrees, or monsooning. No in between. This is why Robert's company has been in the field "coincidentally" every time its snowed - or sleeted, or some other type of discomfortable weather pattern. Its cause God wants us well trained. Gunnys are the ones that push their Marines to take that next step 20 miles into a 25 mile forced march. You can even substitute phraseology - "I kept going for fear of Gunny Soandso" (sounds a lot like "For fear of God himself"). This is why all Marines have a God complex. Why do we think we're better, faster, stronger, smarter, better looking, and in every way shape and form invincible...because we are. Furthermore, what do Marines call themselves - Devildog, right? Spell that backward...God lived. Of course He did!! God was a Gunny, and Gunnys never die because they have to drill their Marines some more tomorrow. This is why Marines are the only branch with Gunnery Sergeants. Heck, we even have a Master Gunnery Sergeant. We are even the only ones to use "crossed" rifles to depict the rank! Gunny God doesnt want to share that with the other branches. This is why God knows all - ask anyone who has been through USMC boot camp or OCS...who somehow knows EVERYTHING that ever happened in your life - the Drill Insructor (DI). Who is never wrong - the DI. Who somehow, despite your best efforts to escape (consult Marine who tried to float across the Potomic at OCS) manages to be there every moment of every day - the DI does. Shoot, look at the Marine's Hymn (Hymn people, notsong - Hymn). "If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven's scenes They will find the streets are guarded By UNITED STATES MARINES!" So i salute you Gunny God - or does He salute me since i'm commissioned?......nah. Either way, Semper Fi.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 March 8, 2005 That is a great story. Its cool that it was ******'s family member. (girlfriend's name removed to protect the innocent). I'm glad you posted it.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #3 March 8, 2005 Who said she was innocent I really thought it was a forward at first, but sounds like he thought it all up. I am sending it to dale next.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 March 8, 2005 Quote I really thought it was a forward at first, but sounds like he thought it all up That was what I thought, but then he's talking about his own company and training at Quantico.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bouda 0 #5 March 8, 2005 I love it Semper Fi brother Look what i made at work today mom!! Put it on the fridge http://www.bouda.moonfruit.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #6 March 8, 2005 Pretty cool, too...he is going the pilot route. Do they still call them 'naval' aviators? I know they don't like the whole navy reference?-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #7 March 8, 2005 Quote Do they still call them 'naval' aviators? Quote From a pilot friend thats one of ~ U ncle S ams M isguided C hildren They're called "Nasal Radiators" ~ ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bouda 0 #8 March 8, 2005 M My A Ass R Rides I In N Navy E Equiped S Hips Look what i made at work today mom!! Put it on the fridge http://www.bouda.moonfruit.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #9 March 9, 2005 QuoteM My A Ass R Rides I In N Navy E Equiped S Hips Quote U niversity of S hit and M ass C onfusion ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfzombie13 307 #10 March 9, 2005 do you mind if i pass it along to a few of my buddies that are in the special forces? there are a few former marines that would love it._________________________________________ Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #11 March 9, 2005 Q: What do you call a Marine who can read and write? A: "Colonel." M uscles A re R equired I ntelligence N ot E xpected Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feeblemind 1 #12 March 9, 2005 You are obviously a Parish Island Marine or your DI was one. My father was a Parish Island DI and I am going to send this post to him. He is almost 70 and it will fill his heart with pride that the tradition lives on and on and on!! I have a newspaper clip from the week I was born, I was not expected to live as an infant in 1966 (was very premature) but my father still conducted his inspection!! Thanks for you service and protecting my freedoms!!! Fire Safety Tip: Don't fry bacon while naked Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #13 March 9, 2005 OOOOOOhhhh RAaaaaaah. very cool. Semper fidelis. RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #14 March 9, 2005 Ahhh, very nice! (Even though I was a G.I. instead o' a grunt....) Hold up...can girls be "G.I.'s"?? Just don't call me a WAC an' everybody will get out alive...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #15 March 9, 2005 Fell free, I have permission to pass on. Would you mind let me know roughly where it is going? I think he would get a kick out of it. Thanks.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #16 March 9, 2005 Quote Hold up...can girls be "G.I.'s"?? Just don't call me a WAC an' everybody will get out alive... GI = Government IssueI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #17 March 9, 2005 QuoteQ: What do you call a Marine who can read and write? A: "Colonel." M uscles A re R equired I ntelligence N ot E xpected The Squids always told us Marine stood for My Ass Rides In Navy Equipment..... which would explain why we had to hike every damn where we went Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bouda 0 #18 March 9, 2005 yeah all i remember are HMMWV'S and walking H high M mobility M Multi W Wheeled V Vechile also know as a hummer to you non military folk Look what i made at work today mom!! Put it on the fridge http://www.bouda.moonfruit.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #19 March 9, 2005 Quoteyeah all i remember are HMMWV'S and walking H high M mobility M Multi W Wheeled V Vechile also know as a hummer to you non military folk Hummer = LowinskyI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #20 March 10, 2005 QuoteQuote Hold up...can girls be "G.I.'s"?? Just don't call me a WAC an' everybody will get out alive... GI = Government Issue Yeah, but it just sounds so...masculine. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #21 March 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuote Hold up...can girls be "G.I.'s"?? Just don't call me a WAC an' everybody will get out alive... GI = Government Issue Yeah, but it just sounds so...masculine. Quote If a G.I. is BAD... Do they still give 'em three WAC's and send him to bed without dinner?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #22 March 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote Hold up...can girls be "G.I.'s"?? Just don't call me a WAC an' everybody will get out alive... GI = Government Issue Yeah, but it just sounds so...masculine. Quote If a G.I. is BAD... Do they still give 'em three WAC's and send him to bed without dinner?! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bouda 0 #23 March 10, 2005 hehe tht last one was funny Look what i made at work today mom!! Put it on the fridge http://www.bouda.moonfruit.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #24 March 10, 2005 Thanks for the good read And Marines......... Thanks for taking care of your corpsmen!Marc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
