I love my country, Mike.
We also got ToxicMasculinity and Godfella. Possibly Hussra if ever comes back. And Panther was in ROTC!
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| Author: | pittmike [ Fri Jan 06, 2017 11:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Veterans |
How many veterans we got on the board? I'm watching the Hurt Locker tonight and wonder. I have myself in the soviet/Sandinista era and Farve Fan in the I serve the country I hate era. Who else we got with skins in the game? |
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| Author: | FavreFan [ Fri Jan 06, 2017 11:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
| I love my country, Mike. We also got ToxicMasculinity and Godfella. Possibly Hussra if ever comes back. And Panther was in ROTC! |
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| Author: | pittmike [ Fri Jan 06, 2017 11:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
FavreFan wrote: :lol: I love my country, Mike. We also got ToxicMasculinity and Godfella. Possibly Hussra if ever comes back. And Panther was in ROTC! I love you Farve Fan and knew I would draw you out first.
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| Author: | pittmike [ Fri Jan 06, 2017 11:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
They will proudly post. I have no doubt. |
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| Author: | Minooka Meatball [ Fri Jan 06, 2017 11:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
You're all welcome. |
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| Author: | Darkside [ Fri Jan 06, 2017 11:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
Yeah I killed a couple guys but it wasn't in like combat or anything. |
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| Author: | pittmike [ Fri Jan 06, 2017 11:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
Darkside wrote: Yeah I killed a couple guys but it wasn't in like combat or anything. You're a butt head. |
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| Author: | pittmike [ Fri Jan 06, 2017 11:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
Well I'm sorry I'm watching a movie and had a question. Apparently we all need to be incognito. |
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| Author: | W_Z [ Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
i thought i was the only one who appreciated "the hurt locker". it's no "Jarhead" but it's pretty awesome. for soldiers' perspective, though, nothing tops "dear america" for me. |
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| Author: | FavreFan [ Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
The Hurt Locker is great. The Messenger is a really underrated movie too, although it's not really s traditional war movie. |
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| Author: | W_Z [ Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
my brother in law served 2 tours in Iraq. he hated "the hurt locker". he also hated "stop-loss". but he loved "jarhead" and i think he was a fan of "the messenger". i haven't seen it but ben foster is the man. i probably should try and get a viewing in. |
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| Author: | Jbi11s [ Sat Jan 07, 2017 1:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
FavreFan wrote: The Hurt Locker is great. The Messenger is a really underrated movie too, although it's not really s traditional war movie. Man "The Messenger" is a tough movie to watch. Very good tho. |
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| Author: | Godfella [ Sat Jan 07, 2017 9:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
US Navy 1983-89. I have a lot of respect for Army and Marines. IIRC, Navy, Air Force and Army boot camp is 8 weeks and Marines go 12 weeks. Then, after boot camp, Marines go another 12 weeks of extended combat training and Army goes another 8 weeks? Soldiers and Marines correct me if I'm wrong. Anyway, I never had to crawl, eat and sleep in mud so respect is extended to you proud grunts who did.  Pretty good movies listed above and accurate I'm told. As far as the most accurate portraying any boot camp?.. Full Metal Jacket for sure. Most inaccurate portraying boot camp?.. Stripes. On a serious note, it is my belief that all veterans should get the day off with pay. |
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| Author: | Furious Styles [ Sat Jan 07, 2017 9:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
I've watched Heartbreak Ridge a time or two, so I feel like one. |
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| Author: | pittmike [ Sat Jan 07, 2017 9:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
Furious Styles wrote: I've watched Heartbreak Ridge a time or two, so I feel like one. Rock N Rolla Ayatollah
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| Author: | badrogue17 [ Sat Jan 07, 2017 9:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
Furious Styles wrote: I've watched Heartbreak Ridge a time or two, so I feel like one. The only thing thats gonna beat you back to the barracks is the headlights of the ambulance you're on! |
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| Author: | Godfella [ Sat Jan 07, 2017 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
badrogue17 wrote: Furious Styles wrote: I've watched Heartbreak Ridge a time or two, so I feel like one. The only thing thats gonna beat you back to the barracks is the headlights of the ambulance you're on! Wait till the Swede gets out of the brig. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RrVYS7S5N5Y
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| Author: | ToxicMasculinity [ Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
Godfella wrote: US Navy 1983-89. I have a lot of respect for Army and Marines. IIRC, Navy, Air Force and Army boot camp is 8 weeks and Marines go 12 weeks. Then, after boot camp, Marines go another 12 weeks of extended combat training and Army goes another 8 weeks? Soldiers and Marines correct me if I'm wrong. Anyway, I never had to crawl, eat and sleep in mud so respect is extended to you proud grunts who did. Pretty good movies listed above and accurate I'm told. As far as the most accurate portraying any boot camp?.. Full Metal Jacket for sure. Most inaccurate portraying boot camp?.. Stripes. On a serious note, it is my belief that all veterans should get the day off with pay. Army 82nd Airborne 2011-2015 been in Illinois Army National Guard since I got off active in 2015. Basic combat training itself is ten weeks long for everyone. From there it depends on your job how long Advanced individual training is. For example i was a medic so I did 16 weeks of EMT and combat medicine directly following basic. Then three weeks of jump school. Then I finally got to my real unit |
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| Author: | FrankDrebin [ Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
pittmike wrote: How many veterans we got on the board? I'm watching the Hurt Locker tonight and wonder. I have myself in the soviet/Sandinista era and Farve Fan in the I serve the country I hate era. Who else we got with skins in the game? Air Force active duty 2002-06 (security forces), then reserves 2013-15 (worked on A-10s). |
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| Author: | Killer V [ Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
Where I work, I'm surrounded by seamen. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
Killer V wrote: Where I work, I'm surrounded by seamen. Long John Silver's fish isn't too bad once in a while! |
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| Author: | W_Z [ Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
definitely cleans the system out. like white castle. |
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| Author: | lipidquadcab [ Sun Jan 08, 2017 6:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
RING THE BELL IF WE DID WELL!!! |
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| Author: | Peoria Matt [ Sun Jan 08, 2017 9:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
All veterans should have their houses/rent paid for and free medical care for the rest of their lives. |
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| Author: | chaspoppcap [ Sun Jan 08, 2017 9:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
Any thoughts on Taking Chance? I thought it was a great movie,very moving and heart breaking. |
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| Author: | WaitingforRuffcorn [ Sun Jan 08, 2017 10:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
Peoria Matt wrote: All veterans should have their houses/rent paid for and free medical care for the rest of their lives. No way. |
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| Author: | chaspoppcap [ Sun Jan 08, 2017 10:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
WaitingforRuffcorn wrote: Peoria Matt wrote: All veterans should have their houses/rent paid for and free medical care for the rest of their lives. No way. Yes |
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| Author: | WaitingforRuffcorn [ Sun Jan 08, 2017 10:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
chaspoppcap wrote: WaitingforRuffcorn wrote: Peoria Matt wrote: All veterans should have their houses/rent paid for and free medical care for the rest of their lives. No way. Yes It's a terrible idea, and part of the mystification of the military. Most of these guys aren't heroes, and training a bunch of kids to be killers to "protect our freedom" likely could have been better served by training them to do something else. There are many heroes who have done incredible service to society without ever picking up a gun. |
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| Author: | chaspoppcap [ Sun Jan 08, 2017 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
WaitingforRuffcorn wrote: chaspoppcap wrote: WaitingforRuffcorn wrote: Peoria Matt wrote: All veterans should have their houses/rent paid for and free medical care for the rest of their lives. No way. Yes It's a terrible idea, and part of the mystification of the military. Most of these guys aren't heroes, and training a bunch of kids to be killers to "protect our freedom" likely could have been better served by training them to do something else. There are many heroes who have done incredible service to society without ever picking up a gun. You do it like the Romans did it. You get the free benifit but you have to put 20+ years in. |
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| Author: | ToxicMasculinity [ Sun Jan 08, 2017 10:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veterans |
Peoria Matt wrote: All veterans should have their houses/rent paid for and free medical care for the rest of their lives. I'm good with the free college honestly, and the state has some great benefits like free hunting/fishing licenses and some nice license plates. The state also gives tax breaks on property taxes if you have service connected disabilities. I also get free medical from the VA for the rest of my life although it can be a pain to access. |
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