There’s only 1 thief in the military, everyone is trying to get their shit back

It is still ok to ask, "Are you Man-Lady or Lady-Lady?"

Asking for a Shipmate on the USS Lincoln.

Yesterday I had four appointments at the VA hospital so I was there most of the day.

Like I always do, I spent my waiting time talking to the old guys. I'm 66, so that lets you know what I mean by old guys.

I talked to three Korea Vets; one was a POW for two years. One Marine served during the occupation of Japan, then Korea.

Five Vietnam Combat Vets. One was one of the first Marines in the country, two were there for Tet, and the last guy was on the second-to-last helicopter out of the country. One did three tours over there.

Finally, one WWII Vet. He was so delighted and surprised that someone wanted to talk with him that he had tears in his eyes. He was a door gunner on a B17 and flew 27 missions over Germany.

I like to let these heroes know they are not forgotten.

If you're in the VA system, take a minute and ask these men how their day is going.

Served from 20-24’, and I always wanted tattoos but never settled on designs and I’ve been out 2.5 years now and want to get something to commemorate my service.

Miss the good times of the MC everyday and forget all the bad times like a bad ex, but I’ve been battling back and forth internally if it’s weird to get a motto tat after I got out.

Would love to hear if others got a motto tat afterwards and what you got.

Thanks in advance fellas 🤙

I’m going to leave this right here…

Did my five years and I’m proud of what I did even if my body was failing me near the end. What I’m not proud of is getting home and seeing everyone got fucking old on me most of my grandparents have either died while in or died since I’ve been out, it’s been about a year or their health is severely declining. I mean hell even my own dads having health issues and when I went to Paris island he was healthy as a horse, my little brother ain’t little no more he’s a full on fucking adult. I don’t know this is some bs bitching I get it but fuck, maybe if I would’ve done even one cool thing I could defend my time in service but I didn’t do shit to support the marine corps if anything I was more a failure and burden than a supporting member due to weight issues and lacking at my mos but that happens in my field. I guess my question is has anyone else felt this shit? I guess if there’s one good thing to come out of everything I’ve finally gotten my ass back in shape probably best shape I’ve been in in my life actually have debated on rejoining but am honestly of belief that my body’s way too fucked at this point. Genuinely believe I need therapy or imma lose my fucking mind over this shit but therapy’s like for the navy or some shit so I don’t thinks that’s much of an option.

Walking in NYC today, some guy walked up to my Jeep that has a Urban Camouflage wrap. He told me he was Delta Force in the 90's as a Tank Commander part of S26 and he used his tanks to fight Russians in the Middle East and my Jeep has the same Camouflage as his tank that he was in. I pretty much that's cooled him to death because people are pretty nuts nowadays, but I looked at him just like Ice Cube here.

How the fuck does the tailor fuck up this bad?

I’m a Corporal with four years in the Corps, going on five. I recently PCA’d to a new unit and there’s a Gunny here who’s not in my MOS at all. Dude reads up on the manuals and now acts like he knows my job better than I do. He’s extremely nitpicky—corrects me on tiny things and talks like he knows every single thing I do word for word. It’s starting to get under my skin because I actually do this job every day, while he’s just reading about it. I get that he’s a Gunny and I’m supposed to show proper respect, but it feels like he’s stepping on my lane hard. Has anyone dealt with something like this? How do you handle a senior who micromanages or acts like an expert in a field they’re not in? I want to stay professional but I’m getting frustrated. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks, devil dawgs.

The USS Abraham Lincoln (5000 Marines and sailors) has been out to sea for more than 250 days! ⚓️
After that kind of extended deployment, you’d think the crew would get a nice, quiet first port visit to relax and recharge.
Nope… their first stop is Pattaya Beach, Thailand. 😂🇹🇭
What could possibly go right—or wrong—on this first port visit? 😂🍻🌴
Welcome ashore, Lincoln! You’ve earned it! 🇺🇸⚓️

Obviously the "presidential salute" largely began with Reagan and presidents, as civilians, are not expected to return military salutes. That said, why do saluting protocols with respect to the president seem to differ between branches?

The airman's salute corresponds directly to the president but the marines remain in their position. Why the difference?

I just want one for my keychain. People who know will know and give me a nod and maybe a handy if I'm lucky, everyone else will wonder what the fuck it is, and I want it that way. I see a website that's selling them for like 35 bucks, I don't need a real one. I was wondering if anyone could make a 3D printed copy or some such thing. Thanks!

2 weeks ago now I ended up getting 2 tickets in one week 🫥. One was for doing 14 over going downhill and the other was for improper usage of my seatbelt. I had it slung behind my back. My command spoke to me and my OIC and Gunny are pushing for a Company Level NJP. And I was eligible for Cpl this month and just checked and it now says I’m non recd. Does this mean they’ve already routed up my NJP and I just have to wait for my trial? My Plt Sgt had me make a Slideshow on Speeding and I got it done in a week and also had me take some driving courses prior to my NJP which most likely will happen. I’m just a little confused and some help would be appreciated.

Vid is a lil old

What’s the daily lifestyle look like for combat instructors? How are the hours? Time between on and off cycles? Etc.

Hello, I have a question and I figured this might be the best place to ask. I have a friend that I’m suspicious of. Not just because of what he’s told me regarding the marine stuff, but because of many other things he’s told me.

He says he’s in the marines and a part of a special task force. Twice this year he said he was enlisted to take part in a 1-2 day mission. Both times were in Iran. He said he flies out of Camp Pendleton and is in Iran to complete the mission for one or two days and then they fly him and the rest of the task force home after. Does this sound like something the marines would do? Fly someone to Iran for a day or two then send them home?

Thank you.

About to be some worn out hookers

Looking at this DD214, I see a fairly typical three-year enlistment with a non-combat MOS (2534).

He got out as a Lance Cpl with an honorable discharge and a RE-1A reenlistment code. He could shoot well on the range, and he got a Meritorious Mast. Good for him.

He got his GCM while he was on terminal leave. No SSDR, so he was not deployed anywhere long enough to get one. Pretty common stuff for a three-year enlistment from late 1983-1986.

There were no wars or combat operations involving Marines (he was still in boot camp and comm schools while Lebanon was winding down) while he was on active duty.

Despite all of this, his campaign has text on their web site claiming that he is a "combat veteran". They also try to build the idea that he was some sort of "SF operator" who has organized and led "over 150 covert missions"

BTW, they publicly released his DD214 to address previous allegations that he did not serve his full enlistment (because of his separation date). Whoever made that claim doesn't know about terminal leave.

He changed his name after he got out, and I'm not saying what it is now or what office in what state he is running for.

It just pisses me off for someone to claim to be a combat veteran when that is obviously not true.

Today marks the death of our second guy.

I only knew him for a brief bit but he left a mark. Bovia would carry dip and cigarettes but I never saw him using tobacco. Asked him about it and he told me that he brought it specifically because he knew that when everybody was drained and morale was low he could pull out smokes and bring the mood back up. That was a small example of leadership that I’ll always treasure.

As I recall it, Bovia continued breathing and had a pulse until the firefight was over and he had been picked up by the medivac bird. I genuinely believe that his spirit somehow clung to life during that firefight as his last act to support the morale of his men. That’s just the kind of leader he was.

RIP & Til Valhalla.