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Marine Corps Stories: Chief of the Boat
The tight space aboard the submarine provided a theater for the lead senior enlisted actor to deliver his speech. “We’re in a place where we’re going to fight until the last bit. We can give our best, and that might not be enough. But god dammit we’re going to fight against this sea. We’re out in the arctic. They’re going to search for us no matter what. Our role is to keep morale as high as possible. I know that things seem bleak.”
By Skyler Saunders5 years ago in Serve
Why I Served
On December 13, 1978, I had just passed the entrance exam to enlist in the Army. That evening I was on a Trailways bus leaving Roanoke, VA going to Richmond, VA. I went to th hotel and checked in, then out to eat and to bed. On December 14, 1978, I went through an entire series of medical examinations that included, x-rays, visiting a psychiatrist all the way to getting caught up on my vaccinations. I was then taken to a room where over one thousand of us to the oath of enlistment. After we had said, so help me God it was then that most realized we had just signed a blank check payable to the United States government payable for an amount up to and including our lives.
By Lawrence Edward Hinchee5 years ago in Serve
Know Some Important Tips To Apply For a VA Loan
A VA loan is basically a home loan in the United States secured by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the VA. This is basically to help veterans and their families with the cost of home ownership and to assist them in gaining access to the home of their dreams. The VA is the United States government's lead agency for helping to educate veterans about their options in home ownership. If you are a veteran or active duty military, you can use the services of a VA loan professional who specializes in home loan for veterans in Florida. A VA real estate specialist will be able to answer any questions that you have, and help you find the right loan for your needs.
By cambridge homeloan5 years ago in Serve
My Private Life
Recalling where we left off with the story, my buddy Little Slim Capone , ( 6'3" and 185 at 16 ) and I were on 89th & Manhattan Place, and wanted to get into something, stir up some shit so to speak. So I went and got my keys to the car my dad ( Moose ) had given me, remember the 1965 Pontiac 2+2 I mentioned in part 1? Well it was mines now, canary yellow with black vinyl interior, dad and I had restored it by this time, it was one of the coolest most recognizable cars in and around my part of Los Angeles.
By Avimael Yahudah 5 years ago in Serve
Escalation of tensions between Russia and Ukraine with the massing of Troops at the Border.
Since mid-March this year there have been warnings from Ukraine and many Western governments that Russia is continuously increasing its strength in Russian annexed Crimea and around Eastern Ukraine. Till now the Russian intentions are not clear. Is it preparation for war or just plain saber-rattling? Russia has said that the movement of troops in the Russian territory is just an exercise, it was an internal affair, and has accused Ukraine of the resulting provocations.
By DEEPAK SETHI5 years ago in Serve
Mandatory Military Service in Finland
Finland was voted the happiest country in the world in 2020. It tops the world rankings frequently for its civil liberties, education, and quality of life. Yet it also has mandatory military service. Conscription was once common across most of Europe but is nowadays more associated with authoritarian countries in the popular mind.
By Fearghal Fitzgibbon5 years ago in Serve
My Private Life
So where were we? ah yes, 1982 South Central Los Angeles. Like I said in part 1, my dad Moose was prideful to an extent, he insisted I go to private school. So I did , from kindergarten until ninth grade, I was a good old "Catholic School Kid." I won't mention the name.
By Avimael Yahudah 5 years ago in Serve
