CHILDREN ARE EXEMPT FROM THE FOLLOWING. ALL OTHERS GETS AN *** KICKING. *Dear Civilians, 'We know that the current state of affairs in our great nation has many civilians up in arms and excited to join the military. For those of you who can't join, you can still lend a hand. Here are a few of the areas where we would like your assistance:* 1. The next time you see any adults talking (or wearing a hat) during the playing of the National Anthem - kick their ***. 2. When you witness, firsthand, someone burning the American Flag in protest - kick their ***. 3. Regardless of the rank they held while they served, pay the highest amount of respect to all veterans. If you see anyone doing otherwise, quietly pull them aside and explain how these veterans fought for the very freedom they bask in every second. Enlighten them on the many sacrifices these veterans made to make this Nation great. Then hold th em down while a disabled veteran kicks their ***. 4. (GUYS) If you were never in the military, DO NOT pretend that you were. Wearing battle dress uniforms (BDUs) or Jungle Fatigues, telling others that you used to be 'Special Forces, Collecting GI Joe memorabilia, might have been okay when you were seven years old, Now it will only make you look stupid and get your *** kicked. 5. Next time you come across an *Air Force* member, do not ask them, 'Do you fly a jet?' Not everyone in the Air Force is a pilot. Such ignorance deserves an ***-kicking (children are exempt). 6.If you witness someone calling the *US Coast Guard* 'non-military', Inform them of their mistake - and kick their ***. 7. Next time Old Glory (the US flag) prances by during a parade, get on your damn feet and pay homage to her by placing your hand over your heart. Quietly thank the military member or veteran lucky enough to be carrying her - of course, failure to do either of those could earn you a severe ***-kicking. 8. Don't try to discuss politics with a military member or a veteran. We are Americans, and we all bleed the same, regardless of our party affiliation. Our Chain of Command is to include our & Commander-In-Chief(CinC). The President (for those who didn't know) is our CinC Regardless of political party. We have no inside track on what happens inside those big portant buildings where all those representatives meet All we know is that when those civilian representatives screw up the situation, they call upon the military to go straighten it out. If you keep asking us the same stupid questions repeatedly, you will get your *** kicked. 9. 'Your mama wears combat boots' never made sense to me - stop saying it! If she did, she would most likely be a vet and therefore could kick your ***! 10. Bin Laden and the Taliban are not Communists, so stop saying 'Let's go kill those Commies!' And stop asking us where he is! Crystal balls are not standard issue in the military. That reminds me- if you see anyone calling those damn psychic phone numbers, let me know, so I can go kick their ***! 11. 'Flyboy' (*Air Force*), 'Jarhead' (*Marines),* 'Grunt' (*Army*), 'Squid' (*Navy*), 'Puddle Jumpers' (*Coast Guard*), etc., are terms of endearment we use describing each other. Unless you are a service member or vet, you have not earned the right to use them. Using them could get your *** kicked. 12. Last, but not least, whether or not you become a member of the military, support our troops and their families. Every Thanksgiving and religious holiday that you enjoy with family & and friends, please remember that there are literally thousands of soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen far from home wishing; they could be with their families.. Thank God for our military and the sacrifices they make every day. Without them, our country would get it's *** kicked..' 'It's the Veteran, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press.' 'It's the Veteran, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech.' 'It's the Veteran, not the community organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate.' 'It's the Military who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.' *AND ONE MORE: 13. If you ever see anyone either standing for or singing the national anthem in Spanish - KICK THEIR ***. ONE LAST THING: If you got this email and didn't pass it on - guess what -you deserve to get your *** kicked!!!!
Till I got to 13 I was in total agreement. Remember that not only did a lot of Hispanic families lose members of their families in this war and previous ones, but also Spanish was the local language in many parts of this country before it became this country.
They lost me at number 2. Why anyone would wish to assault someone in order to violate their right to free speech under the Constitution in showing support for the military is an oxymoron, IMO. I can agree with some of the others, however.
This decorated veteran objects to 2 and 13. As much as I may personally dislike burning the American Flag, I do believe that it falls under protected expression. That said, if you attempt to exercise that right on my personal property, I will exercise my right to remove you from my property. 13, really gripes me. Most Americans don't know the song in English to begin with. And serving with the magnificent soldiers I did, of many races and ethnic backgrounds, their patriotism was never questioned.
Got to go with Hat on this one even though I never served. The price our serviceman pay in the past, present, and future is so people have the right to do these things. Something more insulting to me than someone singing in a non-English language would be what the students at some local Universities do and emphasize certain colors while singing it.
I appreciate that you understand my POV. I haven't heard of the phenomenon of which you speak. If we are to find the facts, we need to know more. And, before we judge an entire university by what a few say or do, there are plenty of examples of how not to do things. Michael Phelps has admitted as much.
I have been in the Air Force for 16 yrs. It all started for me with a clean up mission to Kuwait in '93 after the 1st Gulf War. Was deployed to Haiti, Kosovo (involved in the rescue of Capt O'Grady), Sierra Leone (evacuation), Kosovo again (refugees), Diago Garcia, Saudi, Kenya/congo, Iraq, Italy, UAE, Guam and a whole lot more. In these countries I have seen first hand why we should feel fortunate to live in the United States of America. I will not forget these experiences, the good or the bad. The stories I could tell should be in a book (Idea!!!). Am embarassed by the disrespect shown toward our own flag by Americans. It is the politicians, judges and the forgetfulness of people that have ignited such issues. There is nothing wrong with freedom of speech. That is one thing I have sworn to protect, but it has been taken advantage of. I am here to say thanks to everyone who have shown unwaivering support. I would go on but I feel I will lose everyone
Speaking of respect for the flag, what about all the dirty, ragged flags we see flying, day and night, in all kinds of weather, not lighted at night? If you fly the flag as a sign of your patriotism, do you not look at it every now and then, notice when it is getting weathered, and replace it when needed?
DITO!!! If a flag is unserviceable...take it to the American Legion and it will be respectfully burned.
SeaBee....10 months at Diego...I have to ask...On whose corn flakes did you take a leisurely whizz? LOL We had a diverted bird that needed tons of maintenance..and because of mission parameters, I had to stay with the bird....10 days was long enough on Dago for me.
We saw the influx of the women on base, when I got there I think there were 2 when we left it was dbl digit. I saw the blackbird come in one night and it went under heavy security in hangar till it flew out later. was pretty cool.. It was a hell of an island for sure.. We were the last full battallion there and helped transition Brown&Root to take over construction on island. I would imagine that place is quite a bit different. They were in progress of enlarging island using dredge material pumped to shore line from dredgers.. The island was isolated and small no doubt.
SeaBee..as if you needed any pics or reminders of Dago http://members.tripod.com/carlvillanueva/id22.htm
Freedom for all Guess I got Most of you to express your Freedom of speach here. . I think I did well then. and Thank you. for I was In the Navy and The Army. Yes that would be Sir to you back then. But I do believe in Freedom for all. I am sure some of you have seen my Tag. and some of you even commented on it when I am stopped at a Light or at the Store. Keep up the Good work fellow Vets.
I like one through thierteen - all inclusive. What was interesting and is probably was none of my business... but I clicked the link about Diego Garcia and found it fascinating. I love the runway being made out of coral aggregate. There really wasn't much there at all. So the point was to make a servicable and use-able runway to get troops and equipment to other places faster?..among other intelligence uses... I want to read more later. It looks beautiful but that heat would definately be miserable if you had to work in it. What about plumbing - I guess it was nonexistant at first. wow.
PC, Think of Dago as more of a forward support area where things needed for military action are stored. It's pretty much out of the way, and anyone who wants to take it or destroy it has the geography to deal with, as well as the hardy band of DG Pirates (USN -RN) that defend it. But, we can store tons of sorely needed materiel there, and more easily access it, than having to send stuff from the US.... It's remote, good tropical weather, suntanning, diving, fishing...good times...I've been in worse places..
