"Back in my day" veteran call out

[RevolverRob]

You know how frustrated a guy can get when putting for eagle on Xbox and a single mortar round hits your FOB?

Real E-thletes don't let anything rattle them. A single mortar? Come on man. You can do better, at least three or for simultaneous hits before you get out of the zone.

[Joe in PNG]

Not to disparage anyone's service, but the primary cause of mortality during the Civil War was shitting yourself to death. Just sayin'

Then there was the anesthesia free amputations & surgery, or the frequent gangrene.

[Redhat]

Sure the Revolutionary War vets would have the same feelings about his generation...it's always that way.

[ReverendMeat]

Relevant:


Source: https://terminallance.com/2011/10/07...153-old-corps/

[mtnbkr]

Relevant:


Source: https://terminallance.com/2011/10/07...153-old-corps/

He left out Korea, just like everyone else.

#ForgottenWar

Chris

[Dagga Boy]

While now politically incorrect to even mention.......after reading Rebel Yell, life as a Confederate soldier under Stonewall Jackson was unbelievably miserable. I guess it was what made Jackson legendary...the ability to inspire your troops while they are fighting in utterly horrific conditions. Much of that involved leading from the front and enduring with them.

[LSP552]

I left the Army in 77......and came back as a civilian last month working for the Army Contracting Command as a civilian Contract Specialist. Feels good to be supporting the troops.

I’m starting to see some amazing technology and the research behind it. Boggles my old mind the differences.

No one serving, especially in a combat environment, has it easy and deserves the upmost respect.

[Joe in PNG]

While now politically incorrect to even mention.......after reading Rebel Yell, life as a Confederate soldier under Stonewall Jackson was unbelievably miserable. I guess it was what made Jackson legendary...the ability to inspire your troops while they are fighting in utterly horrific conditions. Much of that involved leading from the front and enduring with them.

"Either Jackson or a rabbit", as the Rebs would say whenever wild cheering would break out in their ranks.

[Kyle Reese]

Sure the Revolutionary War vets would have the same feelings about his generation...it's always that way.

They'd have a thing or two to say about those whippersnappers who fought the War of 1812, by gum.

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[ReverendMeat]

He left out Korea, just like everyone else.

#ForgottenWar

Chris

Korea isn't forgotten by Marines.