A Question for all Marines.

[Warlock]

Thanks, Lads. I really appreciate the feedback. Now you Army and Navy boys, If you're willing to "donate" some kilts in my size, I will GLADLY wear them as well. But like most every one, I have to pick and chose, due to monetary constraints. One day I will have one for each of the Armed Forces. When I finish the sporran, I'll post picks.

[Riverkilt]

Will send some smoke up for your Father-in-Law Sim,

I'm too short for the standard SWK, and the USA Kilts Leatherneck tartan effort didn't come through. So I signed up for the USA Kilts Army tartan. My father served in the Army Air Corps, his brother slogged across Europe with the Army, and my mother's brother was with the Army in the Pacific. So got it in their honor.

My own service in the cold war USMC was quite unglamorous. Seems more fitting to honor my father and uncles' service in War 2.

Wouldn't bother me if you wore the Leatherneck tartan.

Semper Fi,

Ron

[Warlock]

Thank You for your service, Ron! No matter how Unglamourious it might have seemed.

[davedove]

Thank You for your service, Ron! No matter how Unglamourious it might have seemed.

That's right Ron. My own service was in the late 80's sitting behind an accounting desk at a medical research unit. While I will never compare myself with those who were under fire, I did my part. So did you.

[Splash_4]

Not to mention that those who serve in the corp during peace time more than did their part. Because the corp is exceptionally well trained and always vigilant, there was no need to use them during that time frame! My own meager service, though not Marine corp, also fell into the late 70's and early 80's when the big red menace existed.

[cavscout]

So true guys, blood is the most precious but not the ONLY sacrifice. How peaceful would the night have been had the guard not stood his post? Whether that post is behind a desk, in a control tower, guarding the front gate or preparing food for our fellow warriors. No service should ever be diminished because of lack of a conflict.

[Erisianmonkey]

I'll add my voice. Just the fact that you are willing to put yourself between your "beloved home and the war's desolation" (to try and quote Heinlein) is enough to deserve the thanks of every American. (And the same for every other country and their servicemen.) Just because you were not called upon to face the fire does not mean that your dedication and service are any less meaningful.
My heartfelt thanks to those who serve or have served, in peace or war, in whatever capacity.