You know Marines love to make fun of the other branches of service. All in the name of friendly competition of course. What you may not know, is that they also love to make fun of themselves. This joke was actually sent to some moms by a former Marine.
51 Days
A bartender is sitting behind the bar on a typical day, when the door bursts open and in come four exuberant Marines. They come to the bar and order five bottles of beer and ten glasses. They take their order over and sit down at a large table. The caps are popped, the glasses are filled and they begin toasting and chanting, "51 days, 51 days, 51 days!" Soon three more Marines arrive, take up their drinks and the chanting grows, "51 days, 51 days, 51 days!" Two more Marines show up and soon their voices are are joined in raising the roof, "51 days, 51 days, 51 days!" Finally the tenth Marine comes in with a picture under his arm, he walks over to the table, and sets the picture in the middle and the table erupts.
Up jump the others, they begin dancing around the table, exchanging high-fives, all the while chanting, "51 days, 51 days, 51 days!" The bartender can't contain his curiosity any longer, so he walks over to the table. There in the center is a beautifully framed child's puzzle of the cookie monster. When the frenzy dies down a little bit the bartender asks one of the Marines, "Whats all the chanting and celebration about?"
The Marine who brought in the picture pipes in, "Everyone thinks that Marines are dumb and they make fun of us. So, we decided to set the record straight. Ten of us got together, bought this puzzle and put it together. The side of the box said 2-4 years, but we put it together in 51 days."
Saturday, February 10, 2007
USS Montana
Here's another funny video. I have heard this joke before, but it's better with the visual. Don't, however pay attention to the comment you see on the player. It's not a stupid American thing...it's a commercial! Duh! ;)
February Meeting
This will be at the top for a few days, so scroll down for new posts. Our February meeting will be Thursday, February 15th at 8:00pm at Daybreak Coffee on 19th and Quaker. It's already time to start planning for the 4th on Broadway, our Easter care package mail out and homecoming for the Lubbock Reserve Unit. Look forward to seeing you there!
The final count on our Valentine care packs was 71!
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
In Loving Memory
Rhonda, one of our Lubbock Marine moms lost her son Lcpl Corey Lyn Kelton Friday, February 2nd after a car accident on Saturday, January 27th. Corey was born October 20th, 1985 in Brownfield, Texas. He was a 2004 graduate of Sundown High School and was part of the Lubbock reserve unit.
Our deepest sympathies are with Rhonda and she has a special place in our hearts. We pray that God will bring her and the rest of her family strength and comfort as they mourn the loss of their precious son and brother.
Lubbock Online story
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Ordnanceman's Creed
As you know, my younger Marine son's MOS is aviation ordnance. He's currently in his "C" school at Camp Pendleton. This is the t-shirt he gave me for Christmas. I was wearing it in the picture of our packing party Saturday. AO seems to be FULL of gung-ho Marines who are very proud of what they do, but aren't always appreciated by others. The following is the Ordnanceman's Creed as told to me by my son.
In God and Ordnance we adore
In times of crisis not before.
When all wrongs have been righted
And all schedules met,
God is forgotten
And Ordnance slighted.
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Quantico Marine Band
The Quantico Marine Band is playing during the pre-game show today! Hope you are all watching it. The band, not the game... ;) I hear they don't actually get to stay to watch the game though. They'll have to watch from their hotel rooms. I don't know why, but I always thought those who performed where able to stay and watch.
*UPDATE: OK, I'm a little bit of a mad Marine Mama tonight. Cirque du whatever got total coverage and there was only a tiny glimpse of the Marine band while the broadcasters were running their mouths. Who would the viewers rather see?? Come on!!
*UPDATE: OK, I'm a little bit of a mad Marine Mama tonight. Cirque du whatever got total coverage and there was only a tiny glimpse of the Marine band while the broadcasters were running their mouths. Who would the viewers rather see?? Come on!!
Saturday, February 03, 2007
All Packed Up!
Our packing party was a success today! We packed up almost 60 carepacks and each one includes a Valentine and some Valentine candy along with lots of other goodies. We also had some wonderful DVDs, books and letters from the local Republican Women to include. Thanks so much to each of you who donated! We appreciate it so much!
We always have so much fun when we get together! We even called in to
My Point Radio. Be sure to give it a listen. TXMarinemom1987 did the talking for us. ;)
*EDIT: By the way, the four of us in the picture were not the only ones at the packing party. The others just decided to scoot out the door before we whipped out the cameras.
Friday, February 02, 2007
Citizens Report on Iraq
I found another great link this morning at Military Families Voice of Victory. They have such a great blog! It is a citizens report on Iraq written by citizens who have been to Iraq and interviewed our troops.
Here's a quote from the introduction:
The American people are woefully uninformed about the situation in Iraq and the political dynamics working in America and abroad to bring about our defeat. It is not the fault of the American people that they are uninformed; the fault lies clearly with the media, politicians and the government in failing to do their jobs of keeping the public adequately informed.
This report is an attempt to bring before the American people facts and observations that have gone unreported, underreported, lied about or not fully explained.
Click here to read the entire report.
Here's a quote from the introduction:
The American people are woefully uninformed about the situation in Iraq and the political dynamics working in America and abroad to bring about our defeat. It is not the fault of the American people that they are uninformed; the fault lies clearly with the media, politicians and the government in failing to do their jobs of keeping the public adequately informed.
This report is an attempt to bring before the American people facts and observations that have gone unreported, underreported, lied about or not fully explained.
Click here to read the entire report.
More Jokes
We all love to laugh, so I thought we needed a few more jokes.
Which Branch of the Service Do Your Prefer?
An Army grunt stands in the rain with a 35 pound pack on his back, 15 pound. weapon in hand, after having marched 12 miles, and says, "This is s**t!"
An Army Airborne Ranger stands in the rain with a 45 pound pack on his back, 15 pound weapon in hand, after having jumped from an airplane and marched 18 miles, and says with a smile, "This is good s**t!"
A Navy SEAL lies in the mud, 55 pound pack on his back, 15 pound weapon in hand, after having had a 10 mile swim to shore, a five crawl through swamps, and a 25 mile march in jungle, at night, through enemy positions, says with a grin, "This really is great s**t."
A Marine, up to his nose in the stinking, bug-infested mud of a swamp with a 65 pound pack on his back and a 15 pound weapon in each hand, after jumping from an aircraft at high altitude, into the ocean, swimming 12 miles to the shore, killing several alligators to enter the swamp, then crawling 30 miles through the brush to assault an enemy camp, says, "I love this s**t."
An Air Force NCO sits in an easy chair in an air conditioned, carpeted office and says, "My e-mail's out? What kind of s**t is this?"
USMC Rules For Gunfighting
1. Bring a gun. Preferably, bring at least two guns. Bring all of your friends who have guns.
2. Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap. Life is expensive.
3. Only hits count. The only thing worse than a miss is a slow miss.
4. If your shooting stance is good, you're probably not moving fast enough nor using cover correctly.
5. Move away from your attacker. Distance is your friend. (Lateral and diagonal movement are preferred.)
6. If you can choose what to bring to a gunfight, bring a long gun and a friend with a long gun.
7. In ten years nobody will remember the details of caliber, stance, or tactics. They will only remember who lived.
8. If you are not shooting, you should be communicating, reloading, and running.
9. Accuracy is relative: most combat shooting standards will be more dependent on "pucker factor" than the inherent accuracy of the gun.
9.5 Use a gun that works EVERY TIME. "All skill is in vain when an Angel pisses in the flintlock of your musket."
10. Someday someone may kill you with your own gun, but they should have to beat you to death with it because it is empty.
11. Always cheat; always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose.
12. Have a plan.
13. Have a back-up plan, because the first one won't work.
14. Use cover or concealment as much as possible.
15. Flank your adversary when possible. Protect yours.
16. Don't drop your guard.
17. Always tactical load and threat scan 360 degrees.
18. Watch their hands. Hands kill. (In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them).
19. Decide to be aggressive ENOUGH, quickly ENOUGH.
20. The faster you finish the fight, the less shot you will get.
21. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.
22. Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one.
23. Your number one Option for Personal Security is a lifelong commitment to avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation.
24. Do not attend a gunfight with a handgun, the caliber of which does not start with a "4."
Navy Rules for Gunfighting
1. Go to Sea
2. Send the Marines
3. Drink Coffee
Brain Surgery
This Marine, all messed up from Vietnam, went to the hospital to get checked. Because of the war, his brain was all screwed up, and all he could say were the words to the Marines Hymn.
So the doctor asked his name, he replied, "from the Halls of Montezuma..."
The doctor decided to remove part of the brain, thinking that would cure it. When the doctor did this, the Marine still said, "from the Halls of Montezuma..."
The doctor figured he did not remove enough of the brain. So after removing some more, the Marine still only said those words.
The doctor, now getting frustrated, decided to take the rest of the brain out. Now the Marine, with no brain, stood up and started singing, "Be all that you can be..."
Which Branch of the Service Do Your Prefer?
An Army grunt stands in the rain with a 35 pound pack on his back, 15 pound. weapon in hand, after having marched 12 miles, and says, "This is s**t!"
An Army Airborne Ranger stands in the rain with a 45 pound pack on his back, 15 pound weapon in hand, after having jumped from an airplane and marched 18 miles, and says with a smile, "This is good s**t!"
A Navy SEAL lies in the mud, 55 pound pack on his back, 15 pound weapon in hand, after having had a 10 mile swim to shore, a five crawl through swamps, and a 25 mile march in jungle, at night, through enemy positions, says with a grin, "This really is great s**t."
A Marine, up to his nose in the stinking, bug-infested mud of a swamp with a 65 pound pack on his back and a 15 pound weapon in each hand, after jumping from an aircraft at high altitude, into the ocean, swimming 12 miles to the shore, killing several alligators to enter the swamp, then crawling 30 miles through the brush to assault an enemy camp, says, "I love this s**t."
An Air Force NCO sits in an easy chair in an air conditioned, carpeted office and says, "My e-mail's out? What kind of s**t is this?"
USMC Rules For Gunfighting
1. Bring a gun. Preferably, bring at least two guns. Bring all of your friends who have guns.
2. Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap. Life is expensive.
3. Only hits count. The only thing worse than a miss is a slow miss.
4. If your shooting stance is good, you're probably not moving fast enough nor using cover correctly.
5. Move away from your attacker. Distance is your friend. (Lateral and diagonal movement are preferred.)
6. If you can choose what to bring to a gunfight, bring a long gun and a friend with a long gun.
7. In ten years nobody will remember the details of caliber, stance, or tactics. They will only remember who lived.
8. If you are not shooting, you should be communicating, reloading, and running.
9. Accuracy is relative: most combat shooting standards will be more dependent on "pucker factor" than the inherent accuracy of the gun.
9.5 Use a gun that works EVERY TIME. "All skill is in vain when an Angel pisses in the flintlock of your musket."
10. Someday someone may kill you with your own gun, but they should have to beat you to death with it because it is empty.
11. Always cheat; always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose.
12. Have a plan.
13. Have a back-up plan, because the first one won't work.
14. Use cover or concealment as much as possible.
15. Flank your adversary when possible. Protect yours.
16. Don't drop your guard.
17. Always tactical load and threat scan 360 degrees.
18. Watch their hands. Hands kill. (In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them).
19. Decide to be aggressive ENOUGH, quickly ENOUGH.
20. The faster you finish the fight, the less shot you will get.
21. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.
22. Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one.
23. Your number one Option for Personal Security is a lifelong commitment to avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation.
24. Do not attend a gunfight with a handgun, the caliber of which does not start with a "4."
Navy Rules for Gunfighting
1. Go to Sea
2. Send the Marines
3. Drink Coffee
Brain Surgery
This Marine, all messed up from Vietnam, went to the hospital to get checked. Because of the war, his brain was all screwed up, and all he could say were the words to the Marines Hymn.
So the doctor asked his name, he replied, "from the Halls of Montezuma..."
The doctor decided to remove part of the brain, thinking that would cure it. When the doctor did this, the Marine still said, "from the Halls of Montezuma..."
The doctor figured he did not remove enough of the brain. So after removing some more, the Marine still only said those words.
The doctor, now getting frustrated, decided to take the rest of the brain out. Now the Marine, with no brain, stood up and started singing, "Be all that you can be..."
Military WISDOM
I definitly need the stress reliever of a good laugh today!
Most of these jokes are about aviation....hmmm....
"A slipping gear could let your M203 grenade launcher fire when youleast expect it. That would make you quite unpopular in what's left of your unit." - Army's magazine of preventive maintenance.
Instruction printed on US Rocket Launcher "Aim towards the Enemy."
"When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend. - U.S.Marine Corps
"Cluster bombing from B-52s are very, very accurate. The bombs are guaranteed to always hit the ground." - USAF Ammo Troop
"If the enemy is in range, so are you." - Infantry Journal
"It is generally inadvisable to eject.... Directly over the area you just bombed." - U.S. Air Force Manual
"Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons." - General Macarthur.
"Try to look unimportant; they may be low on ammo." - InfantryJournal
"You, you, and you ... Panic. The rest of you, come with me." U.S.Marine Corp Gunnery Sgt.
"Tracers work both ways." - U.S. Army Ordnance
"Five second fuses only last three seconds." - Infantry Journal
"Don't ever be the first, don't ever be the last, and don't ever volunteer to do anything." - U.S. Navy Swabbie
"Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid." - David Hackworth
"If your attack is going too well, you're walking into an ambush." Infantry Journal
"No combat-ready unit has ever passed inspection." - Joe Gay
"Any ship can be a minesweeper. At least once. "
"Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do." - Unknown Marine Recruit -
"Don't draw fire; it irritates the people around you." - Your Buddies
"If you see a bomb technician running, follow him." - USAF Ammo Troop
"Though I Fly Through the Valley of Death, I Shall Fear No Evil. For I am at 80,000 Feet and Climbing." - At the entrance to the old SR-71 operating base Kadena, Japan
"You've never been lost until you've been lost at Mach 3." - Paul F. Crickmore (test pilot)
"The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire."
"Blue water Navy truism: There are more planes in the ocean than submarines in the sky." - From an old carrier sailor
"If the wings are traveling faster than the fuselage, it's probably a helicopter -- and therefore, unsafe."
"When one engine fails on a twin-engine airplane you always have enough power left to get you to the scene of the crash."
"Without ammunition.... The USAF would be just another expensive flying club."
"What is the similarity between air traffic controllers and pilots?If a pilot screws up, the pilot dies; If ATC screws up, .... The pilot dies."
"Never trade luck for skill."
The three most common expressions (or famous last words) in aviationare: "Why is it doing that?", "Where are we?" And "Oh S...!"
"Weather forecasts are horoscopes with numbers."
"Progress in airline aviation: Now a flight attendant can get a pilot pregnant".
"Airspeed, altitude and brains. Two are always needed to successfully complete the flight."
"A smooth landing is mostly luck; Two in a row is all luck; Three in a row is prevarication."
"I remember when sex was safe and flying was dangerous."
"Mankind has a perfect record in aviation; We never left one upthere!"
"Flashlights are tubular metal containers kept in a flight bag for the purpose of storing dead batteries."
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
"The Piper Cub is the safest airplane in the world... It can just barely kill you." - Attributed to Max Stanley (Northrop test pilot)
"A pilot who doesn't have any fear probably isn't... flying his plane to its maximum." - Jon McBride, astronaut
"If you're faced with a forced landing, fly the thing as far into the crash as possible." - Bob Hoover (renowned aerobatic and test pilot)
"Never fly in the same cockpit with someone braver than you."
"There is no reason to fly through a thunderstorm in peacetime." - Sign over squadron ops desk at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, 1970
"If something hasn't broken on your helicopter, it's about to."
Basic Flying Rules: "Try to stay in the middle of the air. Do notgo near the edges of it. The edges of the air can be recognized by....the appearance of ground, buildings, sea, trees and interstellar space. It is much more difficult to fly there."
"You know that your landing gear is up and locked ... when it takes full power to taxi to the terminal."
As the test pilot climbs out of the experimental aircraft, having torn off the wings and tail in the crash landing, the crash truck arrives, the rescuer sees a bloodied pilot and asks "What happened?".The pilot's reply: "I don't know, I just got here myself!" - Attributed to Ray Crandell (Lockheed test pilot)
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Gunz Up
Believe it or not we've had another contribution from yet another great blogger!! De'on from Gunz Up has sent us a donation! Thank you so much De'on! You know we've voted you a part of our group don't you? We just consider you our Marine Mom sister in New Mexico.
Be sure and read her posts from Marine Moms Online about "Why Does My Son Want To Be a Marine?". Here is some of part one. She has two up so far.
Why Does My Son Want to be A Marine?
The reasons why some young Americans have chosen to become
United States Marines
As told by their mothers, fathers, wives, and other loved ones
INTRODUCTION
Before our son was to leave for Marine Corps boot camp, I needed to learn why, Why, WHY was he choosing this at this most dangerous time, and of all the branches, why the Marine Corps? He cited a few reasons as “I need more discipline; my life needs to be put into perspective, I will be doing a lot of things I’ve always wanted to do,” none of which I was willing to accept as trade for the risks that I knew lie before him.
Discussions were held with our son for three years about his desire to join, but high school graduation arrived and so did his date for Marine Corps boot camp. We lost the battle. On August 21, 2006, off he went. Feeling lost and defeated, I turned to my ever-reliable confidants, the moms and friends of the support group, Marine Moms Online. Did I ever expect to get such an outpour of responses? Without a doubt, I knew they would come through for me. You see, I am speaking of son #2 who is following in his former Marine brother’s footsteps, so I was well aware and ready to reacquaint myself with the power of this group and the people who comprise it.
I would like to share a summary of stories and the reasons their sons and daughters shared with me, when I asked the group “Why?”
I compiled their replies as a keepsake for myself, but the words are so inspirational that they must be shared. As I read the close to 100 replies, I found myself sitting taller and taller in my computer chair, so tall I might as well have stood -- to salute each and every one of their Marines, and these parents as well, for raising children of such caliber. Ours are an elite breed of kids. They are young men and women who do not stand behind their flag, they stand in front of it, risking their lives, putting their parents’ emotions in peril along side of them, as they fight for what they believe in and are steadfast to protect the freedoms of not only their nation, but that of people in far away lands.
The following are excerpts, slightly modified, to fit into the context of this reporting. Names are removed, but the meanings run deep and clearly depict why a young American chooses to become A United States Marine. In reply to my posting stated as such:
Can anyone tell me why my son wants to be a Marine? I know about Honor, Courage, and Commitment. I know what the Recruiter promised. My son had other options, but said that first, He Must Become A Marine. He didn't share a lot about the whys, just that he had to do it, and is now in his 2nd week of boot camp. I would love to know why some kids chose to serve, and others wouldn't do it if their life depended on it. Can anyone share why they feel their son/daughter chose to become a United States Marine? Is it a "calling?” When does the pride overshadow the fears I have?
A Proud Plaque
Take a look at this website. They are offering a plaque for military families to be displayed outside their home. The plaques are personalized with pictures, branch of service and gender and they look gorgeous! Ten percent of the purchase price will be donated to one of the listed military support organizations, and we are now one of those on the list!! There is also a multiple plaque discount which is good for someone like me with 2 sons serving, or for those who want to buy extras for grandparents, in-laws, or other family members
Here's a quote from the website:
A Proud Plaque
This plaque is intended to be displayed outside of the home of the family of a United States Military service man or woman.
The idea stems from a simple but bold placard that the mother of Senator John Warner from Virginia had placed on their door as her son served in World War II. This was noted in a recent New York Times article on Senator Warner and his distinguished military career.
An excerpt from the September 17, 2006 article reads;
Mr. Warner's convictions ……. stem largely from his personal experience, beginning with his Navy service in World War II. Hanging with the photographs on his office wall is a worn, small placard that his mother displayed on the door of their Washington home from 1944 to 1946:
''There's a Man from this family in the Navy.''
Here's a quote from the website:
A Proud Plaque
This plaque is intended to be displayed outside of the home of the family of a United States Military service man or woman.
The idea stems from a simple but bold placard that the mother of Senator John Warner from Virginia had placed on their door as her son served in World War II. This was noted in a recent New York Times article on Senator Warner and his distinguished military career.
An excerpt from the September 17, 2006 article reads;
Mr. Warner's convictions ……. stem largely from his personal experience, beginning with his Navy service in World War II. Hanging with the photographs on his office wall is a worn, small placard that his mother displayed on the door of their Washington home from 1944 to 1946:
''There's a Man from this family in the Navy.''
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Bootcamp Video III
Be sure to scroll down to watch parts I and II before you watch part III. This video shows a little about the Crucible.
More Love!!!
My Point Radio
Listen to My Point Radio this morning at 9:30. dtodeen has asked me to call in to talk about our care packs. It'll be fun!
Edit: I had so much fun with this! Dave and Jenn are both so funny and were so nice. I'll have to call in more often! ;) You can still hear the show by clicking the link...one of the cool things about radio on the internet.
Edit: I had so much fun with this! Dave and Jenn are both so funny and were so nice. I'll have to call in more often! ;) You can still hear the show by clicking the link...one of the cool things about radio on the internet.
Another Thank You!!
We've had another donation from another great blogger! Thank you so much to Kate at An Ol' Broad's Ramblings! I'm amazed at all the support! Y'all are the best and we appreciate it so much! Our Marines and Soldiers are going to love all the goodies.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
"Peace" Rally
I know most of you have probably already heard about this so called "Peace" rally this weekend. We've had other things going on lately, but I can't let this pass without comment. Click here to read the transcript from Hannity & Colmes today and you can get to the video from there too. These people should be ashamed of themselves! Where is their sense of decency? They aren't peaceful! How can they treat a disabled veteran in this way?? He was fighting for their right to be ignorant fools! Their hatred and behavior just turns my stomach.
Thanks dtodeen!!
Checked my email this morning to find a PayPal donation from dtodeen! Thank you SO much!! We appreciate both the donation and your support!
Monday, January 29, 2007
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