My favorite Mattis Quote is, "I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I’ll kill you all."
That’s correct. Now they are given as a gift in recognition of one’s service.
The rank of the individual who gave the coin also factors in. For example, if I receive a challenge coin from a Four Star GO, but someone challenges me with a coin from the SecDef or Chairman of the JCS I would lose.
Most of the time though Military Service Members just put their coins on display.
Aaahhh...using the Meyer selective memory loss defense. I’m sure any electronic devices that date back to this occasion will conveniently have their storage wiped.
I don’t know. Seems like the incessant bashing of the program, questioning the coaches, and players’ intellect/abilities seems reasonable by the OPs based on the team’s abysmal...
*checks record*
...2-0 start...ope, never mind my bust you’re right.
It was Summer 2009, and we had just made movement into Taliban controlled territory near Khan Neshin in Southern Afghanistan. As we were operating so far south there wasn’t any of the creature comforts within 50 miles. The only connection we had to home was a satellite phone that rotated through our company. Time on the phone was in high demand as Marines would make phone calls home to their mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, etc. Well the Taliban weren’t too pleased with our presence and they would frequently launch 107mm rockets and 82mm mortars at our position in the morning and in the evening.
One morning, while my Gunner was using the sat phone, we had two 107mms and an 82mm fired at us. The mortar fell way short, but the rockets went over right over with the tell-tale scream and impact. My Gunner, who was on the phone with his wife, tried to delicately extricate himself from the conversation with his wife without letting her know that we had just received indirect fire. Meanwhile, his wife was incredibly upset with him that he was abruptly ending the conversation after only being on the phone with her for a one-to-two minutes. Poor guy was in the dog house for two weeks afterwards.
The second story is also from that same deployment. This one involves an IED, some Marines, and a goat. It all starts out with an IED strike in the middle of our platoon coil (a 360-degree security perimeter).
I was about 500 meters away and came rolling back into the coil, to thankfully find that no one was injured. However, as I rolled up to the position there was the goat we had purchased the night prior for a platoon cookout running around crazed from the explosion with three Marines following it trying to tackle it and ensure it didn’t set off any secondaries.
A short time after we “secured” the goat, the Company First Sergeant, EOD, and Company Commander arrived. The entire time while they were at our position the goat could be heard baying in the background. The First Sergeant gave me a knowing smile and then rolled off and away from our positions with the destroyed vehicle and routine casualties in tow.
I had to order the Marines not to cook use the IED blast crater to cook goat meat, (the Marines argued that the blast crater had been cleared by EOD) but the goat served its purpose later that day and helped boost the platoon’s spirits.
You don't want to waste money it is an expensive investment. Getting her the ring she wants is the most important part of it.
If you are concerned about ruining the surprise for your proposal, then I recommend getting her best friend to help you decide on the ring. Her best friend will know what kind of style and ring she wants, because more than likely, those two have been discussing this for some time. That's what I did and it worked out flawlessly (no pun intended).
With that said, if your relationship is mature enough, you may be able to get her a stand in ring until you can afford the one she wants at a later date. I've seen plenty of young Marines do this and it has worked out very well down the line.
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My favorite Mattis Quote is, "I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I’ll kill you all."
That San Diego State head coach looks extremely good.
/s
Because he is the best at returning punts…
Woodson returned punts.
Desmond Howard famously returned punts.
The comments from the pundits is that Cade does not have a good arm.
That’s correct. Now they are given as a gift in recognition of one’s service.
The rank of the individual who gave the coin also factors in. For example, if I receive a challenge coin from a Four Star GO, but someone challenges me with a coin from the SecDef or Chairman of the JCS I would lose.
Most of the time though Military Service Members just put their coins on display.
If you had told me if I would have been this excited for beating Rutgers I would have laughed at you...but dang, great win by the team.
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“He does not recall...”
Aaahhh...using the Meyer selective memory loss defense. I’m sure any electronic devices that date back to this occasion will conveniently have their storage wiped.
What an amazing performance by this team.
Wow. Great effort by the team.
D needs to make stop and allow the offense to get it.
I don’t often agree with dictators, but damn...when you’re right, you’re right.
Knew that was going get some play.
From one great team on to another.
Once he gets through TBS, earns the 0302 MOS, then spend his 1st tour at his battalion then he can go MARSOC.
Inconceivable!!
I hope you all have a good Veterans Day. To those still in harms way, which is still many, be safe and good hunting.
Happy Birthday Devil Dogs!!
...to the shores of Tripoli!!
Wow.
Of course they will go for it. Michigan hasn’t stopped them yet.
Well...
Not a TD.
What’s the name of that play Mark?
I don’t know. Seems like the incessant bashing of the program, questioning the coaches, and players’ intellect/abilities seems reasonable by the OPs based on the team’s abysmal...
*checks record*
...2-0 start...ope, never mind my bust you’re right.
This. These Cadets will face much harder things in their futures then some fans booing them.
They more then others know this is a game.
If you want to boo or razz them it will be fine.
Go Navy! Beat Army!
Sloppy. At least the defense is starting to settle in.
Wasn’t that a false start?
Here two quick humorous stories:
It was Summer 2009, and we had just made movement into Taliban controlled territory near Khan Neshin in Southern Afghanistan. As we were operating so far south there wasn’t any of the creature comforts within 50 miles. The only connection we had to home was a satellite phone that rotated through our company. Time on the phone was in high demand as Marines would make phone calls home to their mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, etc. Well the Taliban weren’t too pleased with our presence and they would frequently launch 107mm rockets and 82mm mortars at our position in the morning and in the evening.
One morning, while my Gunner was using the sat phone, we had two 107mms and an 82mm fired at us. The mortar fell way short, but the rockets went over right over with the tell-tale scream and impact. My Gunner, who was on the phone with his wife, tried to delicately extricate himself from the conversation with his wife without letting her know that we had just received indirect fire. Meanwhile, his wife was incredibly upset with him that he was abruptly ending the conversation after only being on the phone with her for a one-to-two minutes. Poor guy was in the dog house for two weeks afterwards.
The second story is also from that same deployment. This one involves an IED, some Marines, and a goat. It all starts out with an IED strike in the middle of our platoon coil (a 360-degree security perimeter).
I was about 500 meters away and came rolling back into the coil, to thankfully find that no one was injured. However, as I rolled up to the position there was the goat we had purchased the night prior for a platoon cookout running around crazed from the explosion with three Marines following it trying to tackle it and ensure it didn’t set off any secondaries.
A short time after we “secured” the goat, the Company First Sergeant, EOD, and Company Commander arrived. The entire time while they were at our position the goat could be heard baying in the background. The First Sergeant gave me a knowing smile and then rolled off and away from our positions with the destroyed vehicle and routine casualties in tow.
I had to order the Marines not to cook use the IED blast crater to cook goat meat, (the Marines argued that the blast crater had been cleared by EOD) but the goat served its purpose later that day and helped boost the platoon’s spirits.
Seems like we’ve had (3) threes go in and out.
This. Although I would love to see our guys knock down those open looks.
This. I don't know how the B1G got so undervalued this year. I suppose it was just because the conference beat itself up?
Virginia fans need to start Zillowing a place in the BPONE, because I imagine they are going to be there a while if the Bulldogs hold on.
Virginia...
Happy Birthday Devil.
No, but hope is a course of action.
I thought that was weird too. Dantonio giving up?
Completely agree. Pin them deep and don’t give them a short field.
Checking the weather every hour on the hour.
To be fair. It’s wise to be MOPP 4 every you visit RCMB.
Had a FAC that was Cobra pilot who was 77 inches tall. Call sign was “Big,” and his last name was Johnson.
Ah, yeah forgot about the interview. Oh well, it will still be good to have him.
Good for him. He’s got the leadership skills, drive, and intellect to be a great Infantry Marine in my opinion.
Heal up and get better.
Not today ISIS!
Good try.
Not today ISIS!
Did you hear about the circus fire in Indiana?
It was in tents.
You don't want to…
This.
You don't want to waste money it is an expensive investment. Getting her the ring she wants is the most important part of it.
If you are concerned about ruining the surprise for your proposal, then I recommend getting her best friend to help you decide on the ring. Her best friend will know what kind of style and ring she wants, because more than likely, those two have been discussing this for some time. That's what I did and it worked out flawlessly (no pun intended).
With that said, if your relationship is mature enough, you may be able to get her a stand in ring until you can afford the one she wants at a later date. I've seen plenty of young Marines do this and it has worked out very well down the line.
Really liking the look of the completed design.
That is nice, clean look.