A favor to ask...

Something Devil touched on was too many people get in and realize it is not for them. When I was a cannon cocker I saw several Marines ruin their lives because they were like I can't deal with this and so they popped on a piss test. This sent them to the brig and a dishonorable discharge, which I know will follow them around for the rest of their life. They only thought about right then not their future. I kept telling my Devil Dogs that were saying it was too hard that this is only for four years a fraction of your life don't ruin it being stupid. Not to say you are of that ilk Rory. I had good times and bad times as nothing worth doing is easy, but I am proud that I served my country in the Corps. I still really miss doing some of the jobs and most of all the comraderie. You notice that USMC, Devil and I all have names related to the Corps and that even though we have never met we have a comraderie. You don't see that with the Army, Navy, or Air Force. I spent 3 year in the Air national guard and they were good people, but it was too bizar for me to go from the Marines to the guard. They just looked at me funny when I told my Marine stories.

Sorry about the long windedness.

Good luck.

DevilDog723 said:

RedLeg0811 said:

I think that is right.
The return address should have Martin on it with a Snohomish, Wa

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That WAS your package that I recieved the other day. I'm looking at it now.
Some good stuff in there!

Thanks again, brother.

On another note to everyone, I just got an e-mail from my buddy the other day. He told me that he will be in Fallujah during the elections. He couldn't tell me much about what he's doing, of course, only that he'll be there.
Here's a picture of him with one of the cigars from the first shipment. He promised to send a pic of him in front of the Howitzers next time.



I'll be sending out the next package to him tomorrow.

Thanks again everyone!

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Reminds me of when we would leave the field we would smoke a victory cigar. Of course they were crappy swisher sweets or that types as we didn't know any better.

Martin

RedLeg0811 said:

Rory,

I spent five years in the Corps also. It was the best thing I did and shaped who I am today. I did the cannon crewman thing which was hard core, but was able to make a laterial move in to computers, which got me the job I have today. I highly recomend the Corps, it is something I will always be proud of.

USMC,
When were you at Miramar and who were you with? It was my last duty station. I was there 97-98 and was a plank owner.

Regards
Martin

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Red,
I was with MALS 16 (across from the PMO) from 1999-2001, and then aerial observer with the ch53 helo for HMH-361 until 2004.

Nice pic Devil, can't wait to see more.

I'll second these guys opinions. Marines are something else. I've spent a little time around them and they do definitely have a comraderie inherent in them that you just can't find here in the Navy. If I was physically fit enough and had the mental fortitude to do what it takes to be a Marine, I woulda done it. I respect the hell outta them. But like they said, make sure it's for you. It's the same here in the Navy, there's the "Dig-It's" (People who love it) and the people who spend their time saying how much their life sucks. Good luck whichever way you decide to go.

In case anyone is planning on sending any packages/letters out for Christmas, check out the email our mailroom
received from the Post Office:

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BRINGING THE HOLIDAYS TO MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN
Postal Service outlines guidelines for shipping to military installations overseas

Washington, DC - Military families and organizations across the country preparing care packages to mail
to service members overseas for the holidays need to mark Nov. 12 on their calendars.

Packages being sent by Parcel Post to all Air/Army Post Office (APO) or Fleet Post Office (FPO) ZIP Codes
should be mailed no later than Saturday, Nov. 12, to reach troops stationed overseas in time for the holidays.
Letters and cards sent by First-Class Mail should be posted no later than Dec. 10. There are more than
80 military installations worldwide.

"We are asking families and supporters to mail and ship early this year to insure a happy holiday for our
troops," said John E. Potter, Postmaster General and CEO of the U.S. Postal Service"

To address current demand, the Postal Service has created a special "kit" that contains the necessary
mailing materials based on the most popular items ordered to send care packages to the troops.

This kit may be ordered by calling 1-800-610-8734 and requesting CAREKIT04. The kit contains 10 Priority Mail
boxes, five "Mili-Pacs," one roll of Priority Mail tape, and 10 customs forms with envelopes. There is no charge
for the kit.

Mili-Pacs, developed with the Military Postal Service Agency, are Tyvek envelopes with Old Glory on one
side and feature detailed addressing information. It is encouraged that this process be followed for all mail
destined for military units overseas. The address block on the Mili-Pac accommodates service member's full
name, rank or rating, military organization or unit, APO/FPO with 9-digit ZIP Code.

All packages and mail must be addressed to individual service members, in accordance with U.S.
Department of Defense regulations.

All military units are assigned an APO or FPO ZIP code and in many cases that ZIP Code travels with the unit.
The Postal Service places APO/FPO mail on special charter flights, commercial airlines and military service
aircraft to reach armed services members overseas as quickly as possible.
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DevilDog723 said:

Capt said:

I have a "few" Acids I would LOVE to get rid of. I have some packages going out tomorrow, I will try to get them together to ship out!!!

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Still got those Acids you want to get rid of?

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I ask the same Q. If you arent going to ship them out, I would like to try one out if you are that desperate to get rid of them

I think I have some left. I also have some Lars Tetens that I bought when I first got into cigars. I paid alot for them, but to me they are now worthless. I'll see what I can get together. I will be in a trench rescue class 12 hours a day for the next 3 days. I will try to get them out first thing Monday. I'll have to get your address again.

DD, I'll be sending some out late this week- early next week as well. PM me PIF please.

WOW!!! That makes four out of four of the packages I sent out on Wednesday evening that all reached their destinations on Saturday. Glad to hear it. I thought the holiday in between would keep at least one of those packages from reaching its destination until Monday. Priority Mail sure is working better the past two years than a few years back.

I hope that whatever you send and keep, that you are both able to enjoy them in peace and safety and with the blessings of The Lord. :thumbsup:

Good, I was planning on getting something out hopefully Tuesday or Wednesday anyway.

Me too, Quag. You've got a PM, DD. I wanna help too! There's a really nice Tobacconist right down the street from me. I haven't been there in a long time. They've got a really nice selection, too.

On order has been made with cigar.com and my CChas been charged. Hopefully I will get a tracking number today for you.