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kilted in seattle
Not a marine.
. . .I do believe that God relies on LTG Chesty Puller and GEN Patton for advice on how the world should be run. . . .
Heard the old joke about the sailor, the airman, and the soldier who killed each other in a bar fight arguing over whose branch was the best?
When they got to Heaven, they still wanted to know who was right, so St. Peter said he'd have to check in with HQ and get back to them.
One day, a dove dropped a little scrool of parchment to them, and they opened it up.
"My dear sons, you should all be proud of your service to your country as I am proud of you. The question of better is not one of importance now, so just rest for eternity knowing that all of you did your part.
Signed,
God, Gunnery Sergeant, USMC (retired)
Jim Killman
Writer, Philosopher, Teacher of English and Math, Soldier of Fortune, Bon Vivant, Heart Transplant Recipient, Knight of St. Andrew (among other knighthoods)
Freedom is not free, but the US Marine Corps will pay most of your share.
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