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13th August 08, 03:52 PM
#1
 Originally Posted by Charlie Mc.
As a side note. In the late 70s* the Marine Corps considered adopting the beret as part of their uniform. Ultimately it was decided not to because berets were "Too foreign and Feminine looking." That led to alot of laughs when the Army adopted them. Just an amusing side note. No disrespect to units that wear them. I have lots of respect for the Royal Marines. The US Army however...
Ain't
Ready to be a
Marine
Yet
* I was in the Corps from 99 to 03 so I wasn't in (or born yet) when this test took place.
Charlie Mc,
If you cannot say something nice...
Also, my retired Special Forces Step-Father would like to have a word with you.
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13th August 08, 06:02 PM
#2
Originally Posted by Hillwalker
Charlie Mc,
If you cannot say something nice...
Also, my retired Special Forces Step-Father would like to have a word with you.
I intended the comment humorously as most inter service jokes are meant. That is why I included the smiley after the comment. I am sorry if you didn't take it that way.
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