Happy Veterans Day! [Archive]

Iron Past

11-11-2008, 06:48 AM

squirrelTactics

11-11-2008, 08:30 AM

Seriously vets, thank you for everything you guys have done.

Now, if only I could get my classes canceled for this holiday...

Schnoogs

11-11-2008, 08:37 AM

Thanks and you're welcome!

Shadowstorm

11-11-2008, 08:47 AM

My dad's off today.

Bad Buddha

11-11-2008, 08:49 AM

Thanks!

After work I go home to toast my Father (Korea), my Grandfather (WWI), my Uncles (WWII) and my Father-in-law (Korea & Vietnam) and then all the other heroes that they served with!

My Father and I used to toast my Grandfather with cheap rotgut whiskey, because that's what Grandpa had in the trenches when he and his buddies celebrated Armistice Day. We switched to single-malt scotch because as Dad put it: "I fought so that we didn't have to live like savages!" I sure miss that guy!

Thanks again!

Reverant

11-11-2008, 08:50 AM

I don't feel a day over 233 ;)

Backseat Killer

11-11-2008, 10:00 AM

Thanks to all who have served! I enjoy my freedom daily and appreciate all those who have defended it and/or given their lives for it.

raymeswh

11-11-2008, 10:06 AM

My grandfather fought in WW2, liberated a concentration camp, God bless you Poppy, we miss you. Happy Veterans Day to all vets, and thank you for your sacrifice

Generation ABXY

11-11-2008, 10:58 AM

Yeah, hats off to everyone who has served!

Oh, and the last few lines of that first picutre up there are awesome. :D

GunnyMo

11-11-2008, 11:10 AM

http://lc.fdots.com/cc/lc/95/95fde449d6b7791eab36bc2a30ea1b73.jpg

:p

rofl that is hilarious and quite honestly true. Marines, while being the most insane (as I have well evidenced), are clearly the best. :D

Happy Awesome Marine Corps Birthday and, I guess, Veteran's Day for all the wannabes out there.

VerseD

11-11-2008, 12:56 PM

Kudos to all vets, and to anyone still serving.

neutralism

11-11-2008, 06:54 PM

Or Armistice Day or Rememberance Day depending on where you live. Don't know how many vets we have on here, but everyone's made a difference, even GunnyMo (even me, I hope).

In celebration, and since the Marine Corps birthday was yesterday, and to start shit with the other other services, I offer this:

http://lc.fdots.com/cc/lc/95/95fde449d6b7791eab36bc2a30ea1b73.jpg

:p

rofl that is hilarious and quite honestly true. Marines, while being the most insane (as I have well evidenced), are clearly the best. :D

Happy Awesome Marine Corps Birthday and, I guess, Veteran's Day for all the wannabes out there.

YAWN.... whatever....

Back to my video games....

Purple Santa

11-11-2008, 07:00 PM

YAWN.... whatever....

Back to my video games....

Was this necessary? That's just disrespectful. This wasn't a debate type thread. Personal opinions can be expressed elsewhere.

Back on topic...to all the Vets who served and still serving, I admire what you have done/do. Hope you all had a good day.

GunnyMo

11-11-2008, 07:10 PM

YAWN.... whatever....

Back to my video games....

It's ok. When Komrade Obama institutes his civilian secret police, of which I will be a part of, I will be sure to have neutralism up against the wall. :p

I kid! I freakin' love Obama! Voted for him! Yay! Seriously. But I'll still find away to put those filthy neutrals up against some sort of wall

neutralism

11-11-2008, 07:11 PM

Was this necessary? That's just disrespectful. This wasn't a debate type thread. Personal opinions can be expressed elsewhere.

What the hell are you talking about? :mad:

I was addressing the two Marine missileheads. :mad:

GunnyMo

11-11-2008, 07:14 PM

What the hell are you talking about? :mad:

I was addressing the two Marine missileheads. :mad:

JARHEADS, dingleberry. JARHEADS. If you're going to compliment us, do it properly.

Don't sweat, PurpleSanta. He's purple and santa and we all know that makes Kris Kringle upset. He looks his bowl full of jelly belly best in red! :p

agentgray

11-11-2008, 07:15 PM

I hope we've all earned it.

They sure did.

Called my grandfather today just like every year. Find a vet. Tell them thank you.

neutralism

11-11-2008, 07:21 PM

JARHEADS, dingleberry. JARHEADS. If you're going to compliment us, do it properly.

Negative. I'll call you Gyrine or missilehead. And none of this "Oo-rah" garbage, either. :mad:

:D

GunnyMo

11-11-2008, 07:32 PM

Negative. I'll call you Gyrine or missilehead. And none of this "Oo-rah" garbage, either. :mad:

:D

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/GunnyMo/oorahsticker.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/GunnyMo/OORAH.jpg

That's right.

Inspector Fowler

11-11-2008, 07:39 PM

What the hell are you talking about?

If I'm picking up what you're putting down, you're in a different branch of the service, right? I think Purple Santa thought you were a civilian who was dismissing either the Marine Corps or veterans in general, and that upset him.

Schnoogs

11-11-2008, 07:50 PM

YAWN.... whatever....

Back to my video games....

Ban this fucktard...for real

GunnyMo

11-11-2008, 07:54 PM

Ban this fucktard...for real

Guys, guys, chill baby chill.

Neutralism was simply trying for some smart assery, inter-service harassment out of pure jealousy for the clearly superior branch of the US military. :D

Now, chill or so help me I'll turn this thread around!

neutralism

11-11-2008, 08:10 PM

If I'm picking up what you're putting down, you're in a different branch of the service, right? I think Purple Santa thought you were a civilian who was dismissing either the Marine Corps or veterans in general, and that upset him.

Oh, no worries. The OP did "start it" and I was happy to engage in some good-natured ribbing. :D

Guys, guys, chill baby chill.

Neutralism was simply trying for some smart assery, inter-service harassment out of pure jealousy for the clearly superior branch of the US military. :D

Now, chill or so help me I'll turn this thread around!

Well, I had another Marine joke I was going to post for you and Iron Past, but I didn't want to have to explain it twice.... :D

Seriously, I have nothing but love for the Marines. They liberated my island from the Japanese. True Story: My uncle was rescued from a internment camp by the Marines during the Liberation. Later, he became the commanding officer of the very unit that saved him. :)

I worked with a couple of Leathernecks from the 1st MEF the last time I was in Iraq. When it comes to Marines, all stereotypes are true... :D

Ban this fucktard...for real

Report me, then, I don't give a fuck.

Iron Past

11-11-2008, 08:19 PM

Negative. I'll call you Gyrine or missilehead. And none of this "Oo-rah" garbage, either. :mad:

:D

I'm reminded of a joke: Why do Army guys say "hooah" instead of "oohrah?"

I bet Gunny knows the punchline. ;)

Schnoogs

11-11-2008, 08:20 PM

I'm reminded of a joke: Why do Army guys say "hooah" instead of "oohrah?"

I bet Gunny knows the punchline. ;)

Because we're not retarded? :p

GunnyMo

11-11-2008, 08:22 PM

Because we're retarded? :)

You mis-typed in your post. I took care of it for you.

Schnoogs

11-11-2008, 08:23 PM

you mis-typed in your post. I took care of it for you.

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!

Iron Past

11-11-2008, 08:24 PM

Aaaah, this is good fun. :)

neutralism

11-11-2008, 08:24 PM

I'm reminded of a joke: Why do Army guys say "hooah" instead of "oohrah?"

I bet Gunny knows the punchline. ;)

:D

I got burned with that one before...

From a female Marine, too... :mad:

:D

GunnyMo

11-11-2008, 08:27 PM

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!

Is that the motivational call in the Iowa Naval Reserve these days? Does it come with cool yet menacing finger gestures? Like this, perhaps?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/GunnyMo/grrrr.jpg

:D

Inspector Fowler

11-11-2008, 08:31 PM

I called my dad to wish him a...well, I guess "happy" Veteran's Day (I dunno if happy is what I would call a day set aside for appreciation and somber reflection, but anyway...).

He told me that he and my mom had to put their kitty to sleep today. It was 19 years old - I was 11 when we got that cat. He seemed at peace with the decision, but I know it's probably eating him up. I've only seen him cry 3 times: When his mom died, when he saw an overhead shot of Vietnam that reminded him of flying helicopters there, and when our last cat died. The first two were the kind of "manly" crying people do, but the last one was like a little kid.

I felt really bad for him and my mom. Kind of a shitty day for him/them.

wyeast

11-11-2008, 08:55 PM

Just to take some of the heavy drama out of this thread, I'm reminded of this incident...

... years ago we were at Bumbershoot in Seattle. For those who don't know, it's a festival of art and music that lasts through Labor Day weekend.

For whatever reason, I happened to notice these 3 blowhards during one of the concerts. High and tight, full of alcohol and pride, mackin' on the ladies, playing the "Hey baby, I'm fighting for your freedom" card. Ok fine, let them have their fun.

Later that day, we were standing in this loooong line... I think it was for the Everclear concert. I happen to notice these same clowns pushing their way up the line. As they moved past some people, they tried to play the veteran card, and how we should let them move up in line.

They moved past us, and into the group of folks ahead of us. A few couples, probably 40's or 50's, kinda unassuming. One of the gentlemen stops these three guys. They mumble about how some friends are waiting for them up front. Nuh uh, he doesn't let them past. The guys try to play up the veteran card again.

Gentleman says something about "Oh, you guys are from Fort Lewis? Lemme see your military ID."

Dudes refuse. He asks them again. They refuse again.

Gentleman says something along the lines of "C'mon fellas, your military ID. You know? Kinda looks like this one," upon which he pulls an ID out if his pocket. "Of course, yours probably won't say colonel..." :eek:

The one kid in back starts to backpedal hard, but crashes into one of the other older gents in the group, corralling these three suckers in as the first guy proceeds to read them the riot act about conduct unbecoming of servicemen. After receiving their tongue lashing, the three guys go skittering off to the back of the line, while the rest of us civvies proceed to applaud the guys in front of us.

Just something that popped into my head reading all this. For all you men and women in service, whether you're in Iraq, Madagascar, or East Precinct in Seattle, thank you from all of us. Just don't let it get to your head. You never know when you're gonna stumble into someone who outranks you. :D

GunnyMo

11-11-2008, 09:07 PM

awesome story full of awesome sauce

haha that's awesome! :D

I am a WWII buff and am thrilled any time I get the chance to talk to those vets. When I worked at GameStop, a black gentleman came in with some of his grandchildren one Sunday. He had on a hat that said, "Tuskegee Airman". My first thought was, "Naw, couldn't be. Not in my store." So I politely asked him, "Sir, are you a Tuskegee Airman?" With a glint of pride in his eyes and voice he said, "Yes, I am." I only had the opportunity to talk to him for a few minutes before the youngin's pulled him away but, wow!, so amazing for me to actually meet one of the fabled Tuskegee Airman.

Superman's Dead

11-11-2008, 09:12 PM

What a great day. What great sentiment. Those are awesome stories, and thanks to you guys who have served.

I'ma call my grandmother now and hear more about her nursin' days in the Army.

There's nothing like listening to your grandfather's stories as you grow up, and then relaying them to a friend one day and getting choked up. That happened. My blood did that, before I was born.

TurboKinny

11-11-2008, 09:13 PM

I was interviewed on the news today for the Veterans History Project- found out about it at 1, was interviewed at 3. I'm still recovering from the shock and stress, but now I'm famous! ;)

Happy veterans day to all our military men and women, and thank you all for everything you've done.

GunnyMo

11-11-2008, 09:23 PM

Dorkandproudofit

11-11-2008, 11:09 PM

I think Rooster Teeth did something about this...

http://files.redvsblue.com/web/images/comic/20081111RT0351.jpg

n3rdXcore

11-11-2008, 11:28 PM

I don't get the army vs marines joke :(

Both my parents were in the Navy Reserves for long enough to get retirement and then some. I always wanted to do that for a few years and follow in their footsteps. Do some cool work on a boat in far off ports, see the world, do a service for my country, etc. I had a bunch of friends that went that route too (what is it with people from landlocked South Dakota wanting to explore the seven seas? :p). But during the course of college I racked up student loan debt and met a girl. I don't think the girl would like me going off for training and sailing and whatnot, and I wouldn't have been able to make my student loan payments on the relatively low pay during basic training.

But for all those of you that have served, either in foreign lands or here in America, I tip my hat to you fine sirs (and ladies).

GunnyMo

11-12-2008, 06:48 AM

I don't get the army vs marines joke :(

Both my parents were in the Navy Reserves for long enough to get retirement and then some.

You answered your own question there, Squidly Spawn. :D

Ghostbear

11-12-2008, 08:39 AM

At least squids can tie their boots without three NCOs there to walk them through it. :D

n3rdXcore

11-12-2008, 10:49 AM

Hahahahaha OK that was a good one Gunny. I'll give you eight points. :p

GunnyMo

11-12-2008, 11:23 AM

At least squids can tie their boots without three NCOs there to walk them through it. :D

Pish...we all know squids don't wear boots with their FLARED OUT DISCO PANTS, now don't we? Elevator shoes all around! :p

Ghostbear

11-12-2008, 03:18 PM

Pish...we all know squids don't wear boots with their FLARED OUT DISCO PANTS, now don't we? Elevator shoes all around! :p
News flash, The navy hasn't had those pants in 20 years, and they did have a functional purpose, if you went into the water they were meant to be easy to roll up, therefore allowing easier swimming, but I guess we can't all join the branch where you are punished for having an IQ bigger than your shoe size :cool:

GunnyMo

11-12-2008, 03:21 PM

News flash, The navy hasn't had those pants in 20 years, and they did have a functional purpose, if you went into the water they were meant to be easy to roll up, therefore allowing easier swimming, but I guess we can't all join the branch where you are punished for having an IQ bigger than your shoe size :cool:

Whateva...they were still wearing them in '93 when I got out so it ain't 20 years. :p

Ghostbear

11-12-2008, 03:24 PM

GunnyMo

11-12-2008, 03:54 PM

My apologies then, but its been awhile, and I never had to wear them. I worked with a lot of marines. You know what the difference between marines and all the other branches are? Ask anyone in the navy, air force, army or coast guard what they do for a living and they'll say, "I'm in the navy" ask someone in the marine corps? "I AM a marine." buncha crazies.

haha Hey, just because the rest of the branches are ashamed of themselves isn't our problems. :p Once a Marine, always a Marine, baby! Live it. Learn it. Love it.

Ghostbear

11-12-2008, 04:29 PM

haha Hey, just because the rest of the branches are ashamed of themselves isn't our problems. :p Once a Marine, always a Marine, baby! Live it. Learn it. Love it.

Exactly...Exactly...

jpc_theoneandonly

11-12-2008, 04:37 PM

I would just like to say thanks to all that support the armed services. I have gotten both thanks and shittly looks and it really sucks when you are in a room full of people that stare you down like you have just raped a kitten. Thanks for all of the support.

Oh yeah, GunnyMo...

http://metropolitician.blogs.com/scribblings_of_the_metrop/Shut%20the%20fuck%20up.jpg

J/K.

GunnyMo

11-12-2008, 04:51 PM

rofl that's great! I wish I could paint that on my truck. :D

KingGorilla

11-12-2008, 05:00 PM

rofl that's great! I wish I could paint that on my truck. :D

So on your truck is it Calvin Pissing on Chevy logo, then USMC Sticker, then Jesus Fish; Jesus Fish, USMC Sticker, Calvin; Or some combination there of?

GunnyMo

11-12-2008, 05:03 PM

So on your truck is it Calvin Pissing on Chevy logo, then USMC Sticker, then Jesus Fish; Jesus Fish, USMC Sticker, Calvin; Or some combination there of?

haha I would never desecrate Our Lord Calvin in that way. He urinates in private upon a golden throne with an alabaster seat.

And, miss smarty pants, it's: Homer D'oh!, Obama 2008, Heil Bush, Remember Your Roots (NES controller) and Why Do People With Closed Minds Always Open Their Mouths? So nyah. My SOMVET USMC license plate does the rest.

Blue

11-12-2008, 07:09 PM

haha I would never desecrate Our Lord Calvin in that way. He urinates in private upon a golden throne with an alabaster seat.

And, miss smarty pants, it's: Homer D'oh!, Obama 2008, Heil Bush, Remember Your Roots (NES controller) and Why Do People With Closed Minds Always Open Their Mouths? So nyah. My SOMVET USMC license plate does the rest.

Thank God you don't have Calvin. I'd drive the two hours south just to slap you.

The only bumper sticker I ever had was "Who died and made you Darth Vader?" Still makes me smile.