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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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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Fare you well, fare you well
I love you more than words can tell
Listen to the river sing sweet songs
To rock my soul

I love you Farve Fan and knew I would draw you out first.

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They will proudly post. I have no doubt.

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You're all welcome.

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Not a mult.

Yeah I killed a couple guys but it wasn't in like combat or anything.

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"Play until it hurts, then play until it hurts to not play."
http://soundcloud.com/darkside124 HOF 2013, MM Champion 2014

You're a butt head.

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Well I'm sorry I'm watching a movie and had a question. Apparently we all need to be incognito.

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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.

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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Fare you well, fare you well
I love you more than words can tell
Listen to the river sing sweet songs
To rock my soul

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.

Man "The Messenger" is a tough movie to watch. Very good tho.

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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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"This is Chicago, my friend. Anything can happen."

I've watched Heartbreak Ridge a time or two, so I feel like one.

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Sex isn't dirty, sex isn't a crime. It's a loving act between two or more consenting adults.

-Hank Kingsley

Rock N Rolla Ayatollah

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Proud member of the white guy grievance committee

It aint the six minutes. Its what happens in those six minutes.

Wait till the Swede gets out of the brig.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RrVYS7S5N5Y

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"This is Chicago, my friend. Anything can happen."

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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Air Force active duty 2002-06 (security forces), then reserves 2013-15 (worked on A-10s).

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Sherman remarked, "Well, Grant, we've had the devil's own day, haven't we?" Grant looked up. "Yes," he replied, followed by a puff. "Yes. Lick 'em tomorrow, though."

Where I work, I'm surrounded by seamen.

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Long John Silver's fish isn't too bad once in a while!

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definitely cleans the system out. like white castle.

RING THE BELL IF WE DID WELL!!!

All veterans should have their houses/rent paid for and free medical care for the rest of their lives.

Any thoughts on Taking Chance? I thought it was a great movie,very moving and heart breaking.

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When I am stuck and need to figure something out I always remember the Immortal words of Socrates when he said:"I just drank what?"

No way.

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Why are only 14 percent of black CPS 11th-graders proficient in English?

Yes

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When I am stuck and need to figure something out I always remember the Immortal words of Socrates when he said:"I just drank what?"

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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Why are only 14 percent of black CPS 11th-graders proficient in English?

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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When I am stuck and need to figure something out I always remember the Immortal words of Socrates when he said:"I just drank what?"

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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