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Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: thrila on December 29, 2007, 12:30:19 PM
This video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3pBv87--hU) lists a few positives for the navy.:)
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: DiabloTX on December 29, 2007, 01:14:44 PM
"...because joining the Army is just stupid!"

:rofl :rofl :rofl :aok
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: Spikes on December 29, 2007, 01:21:36 PM
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Originally posted by DiabloTX
"...because joining the Army is just stupid!"

:rofl :rofl :rofl :aok
:rofl :rofl
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: Hornet33 on December 29, 2007, 01:35:57 PM
Here's a good Coast Guard video.....been there and done that:rofl

Coast Guard at it's best (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iirm7dBkdSo&feature=related)
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: Russian on December 29, 2007, 01:53:14 PM
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ojvIFTXs4nQ&NR=1
Title: Re: join the army or navy?
Post by: rabbidrabbit on December 29, 2007, 02:38:49 PM
Quote
Originally posted by thrila
This video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3pBv87--hU) lists a few positives for the navy.:)


Another benefit is never hearing anyone fart.
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: SIG220 on December 29, 2007, 04:13:20 PM
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Originally posted by DiabloTX
"...because joining the Army is just stupid!"

:rofl :rofl :rofl :aok


Then what do you think of people who join the Marines????

SIG 220
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Post by: DiabloTX on December 29, 2007, 04:14:21 PM
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Originally posted by SIG220
Then what do you think of people who join the Marines????

SIG 220


I just think of them being another component of the Department of the Navy.

:aok
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Post by: SIG220 on December 29, 2007, 04:25:06 PM
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Originally posted by DiabloTX
I just think of them being another component of the Department of the Navy.

:aok


Well, a lot of Marines have been dying in Iraq, and coming home badly wounded too.  

I would not call any of these servicemen or women stupid, even if they do come home in a box.

SIG 220
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Post by: DiabloTX on December 29, 2007, 04:27:46 PM
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Originally posted by SIG220
Well, a lot of Marines have been dying in Iraq, and coming home badly wounded too.  

I would not call any of these servicemen or women stupid, even if they do come home in a box.

SIG 220


Did you even watch the video?

BTW, I did my time; USN '86-'90 USNR '01-'07.
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: Halo on December 29, 2007, 05:07:30 PM
Two words:  Air Force  :aok
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Post by: BlueJ1 on December 29, 2007, 05:28:40 PM
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Originally posted by DiabloTX
Did you even watch the video?
 


Theres always one. :lol
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Post by: SIG220 on December 29, 2007, 05:58:04 PM
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Originally posted by DiabloTX
Did you even watch the video?

BTW, I did my time; USN '86-'90 USNR '01-'07.


Yes.
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Post by: DiabloTX on December 29, 2007, 06:09:35 PM
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Originally posted by SIG220
Yes.


Then you will note it was the video that said the "stupid" remark, not me.  Thus, my post had quotes around it.
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Post by: SIG220 on December 29, 2007, 06:18:10 PM
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Originally posted by BlueJ1
Theres always one. :lol


So you think that it is OK to put down soldiers and veterans of the US Army who have fought in Iraq???

One of my friends has a son a year older than my boy, and he joined the Army right out of High School.   He got put into one of the new Stryker equipped Brigades ( 3rd Brigade, Second Army Division ), and came within a week of finishing a full year long tour in Iraq.

After surviving two previous IED attacks on his Stryker vehicle with only minor injuries ( he got a Purple Heart from one of them ), he lost his left arm in the third one just days before he was to go home.   ( 2 men in the Stryker behind his in the convoy died from the blast )  He spent almost two years in the hospital and rehab, and is now attending the University of Oregon at the government's expense.  

So I don't consider comments like the one in the video about losing limbs to go to college at all funny.   The video is in very poor taste, in my opinion.

My friend went through a living hell worrying about his son.  He was worried sick about him the whole year he was in Iraq, and you can imagine how upset he was when his boy got wounded.  

Sorry, but this is not a subject to laugh about.  At least not for me.

SIG 220
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: DiabloTX on December 29, 2007, 06:26:54 PM
NM.
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Post by: Spikes on December 29, 2007, 07:04:34 PM
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Originally posted by Halo
Two words:  Air Force  :aok


W00t!
Go Air Force!
My grandpa flew C-141's in 'Nam.
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: USRanger on December 29, 2007, 07:14:19 PM
Didn't even know we still had a Navy:D

Great vid. That was funny!
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Post by: texasmom on December 29, 2007, 07:17:20 PM
I don't think he meant any harm Sig. He is always real respectful to everyone, especially regarding vets.

I think the video was probably made by some Navy guys getting in their usual inter-agency digs... and even those guys didn't mean any disrepect.  Sometimes that kind of joking around is crude.
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Post by: Russian on December 29, 2007, 09:28:34 PM
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Originally posted by SIG220
So you think that it is OK to put down soldiers and veterans of the US Army who have fought in Iraq???

One of my friends has a son a year older than my boy, and he joined the Army right out of High School.   He got put into one of the new Stryker equipped Brigades ( 3rd Brigade, Second Army Division ), and came within a week of finishing a full year long tour in Iraq.

After surviving two previous IED attacks on his Stryker vehicle with only minor injuries ( he got a Purple Heart from one of them ), he lost his left arm in the third one just days before he was to go home.   ( 2 men in the Stryker behind his in the convoy died from the blast )  He spent almost two years in the hospital and rehab, and is now attending the University of Oregon at the government's expense.  

So I don't consider comments like the one in the video about losing limbs to go to college at all funny.   The video is in very poor taste, in my opinion.

My friend went through a living hell worrying about his son.  He was worried sick about him the whole year he was in Iraq, and you can imagine how upset he was when his boy got wounded.  

Sorry, but this is not a subject to laugh about.  At least not for me.

SIG 220


Oh, new guy is just trying to fish....:aok :huh
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: WWhiskey on December 29, 2007, 09:53:05 PM
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Originally posted by DiabloTX
"...because joining the Army is just stupid!"

:rofl :rofl :rofl :aok

Your WELCOME!
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: BlueJ1 on December 30, 2007, 12:32:33 AM
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Originally posted by SIG220
So you think that it is OK to put down soldiers and veterans of the US Army who have fought in Iraq???


SIG 220


Ive re written my response to this about 5 times now all with different answers. I finally just figured if you think thats what I think  then go right ahead. I serve for you to have the right for your opinion.  

Have a nice day.
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Post by: BlueJ1 on December 30, 2007, 12:40:30 AM
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x226/BlueJ17/recruiting_poster_navy_caveman_yoes.jpg)
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Post by: BlueJ1 on December 30, 2007, 12:45:09 AM
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x226/BlueJ17/armysoeasy.jpg)
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Post by: BlueJ1 on December 30, 2007, 12:49:59 AM
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x226/BlueJ17/navy-beans.jpg)

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x226/BlueJ17/stupid.jpg)
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: BlueJ1 on December 30, 2007, 12:56:57 AM
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x226/BlueJ17/pics-you-dont-see-01.jpg)


(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x226/BlueJ17/bad-landing-navy.jpg)
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: SIG220 on December 30, 2007, 01:08:59 AM
Here is a photo that my friend Mike took of his son Michael Junior, with his sister next to him, while he was recovering at Walter Reed Hospital:


(http://www.strykernews.com/gallery/albums/Oreo1/Andrea_Mike.jpg)


Here is a photo of Mike ( he is on the left ) as well as his wife ( she is in the middle ), and their son when President Bush and the First Lady came to the hospital to visit the recovering war wounded.


(http://www.strykernews.com/gallery/albums/Oreo1/DSCN0051.jpg)


Here is a photo of Michael with one of his buddies in Iraq:


(http://www.strykernews.com/gallery/albums/Oreo1/Me_and_Oreo.jpg)


And here he is sitting in his machine gunner position on his Stryker.   The combination of the shield on his weapon and his body armor saved his life.   Unfortunately, his left arm was sticking out enough, that it got hit.  The arm was literally blown right off.   Fortunately, he got immediate medical attention, and they managed to stop the bleeding, before he could bleed to death.

Two men also in hatches and thus likewise partially exposed in the Stryker behind his in the convoy, were killed instantly.


(http://www.strykernews.com/gallery/albums/Oreo1/Oreskovic.jpg)


And here is a photo of a Stryker out on patrol in norther Iraq:


(http://www.strykernews.com/gallery/albums/Raider-4s-Album/strykers.jpg)


SIG 220
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: Russian on December 30, 2007, 01:18:20 AM
:rofl

This argument is hilarious. "I'm offended about a joke because someone I know...."

What a tool ....
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: BlueJ1 on December 30, 2007, 01:23:37 AM
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Originally posted by Russian
:rofl

This argument is hilarious. "I'm offended about a joke because someone I know...."

What a tool ....
:aok
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: SFCHONDO on December 30, 2007, 01:27:14 AM
I'm in the Army, and have been to Iraq. That video did not offend me in the least. Was just some good old humor. Was probably just some good old Navy Boys having fun. It's no biggy.
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Post by: Russian on December 30, 2007, 01:59:34 AM
(http://www.motivationalbuck.com/pix/Low_4a67540a55d5427.jpg)

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/c17wannabe/low_826618fab0d44cb.jpg)
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Post by: SIG220 on December 30, 2007, 04:09:41 AM
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Originally posted by Russian
:rofl

This argument is hilarious. "I'm offended about a joke because someone I know...."

What a tool ....


And as I have pointed out before in this forum, people who engage in name calling are extremely immature, and not emotionally developed.   Perhaps, though, you are still in middle or high school, and that would thus explain why you talk like this.   And if so, that means you have hope, as your brain will eventually mature in a few years, and you will become more responsible.

Maybe if you cared more about your fellow human beings on this planet, you would not find such base and tasteless humor to be so funny.

I find it offensive, and I certainly have a right to not like it.  

If you like it, that is perfectly fine.   But don't call me names simply because I don't share your values.

SIG 220
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: rabbidrabbit on December 30, 2007, 08:46:10 AM
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Originally posted by Russian
:rofl

This argument is hilarious. "I'm offended about a joke because someone I know...."

What a tool ....


Sometimes its best to keep your mouth shut instead proving to the world what a complete sweetheart you really are.


Sig,

What Texasmom said.  I hear you as I have similar experiences.  Sometimes its best to take things in the manner intended instead of filtering it your own way.  While the video is in poor taste it clearly was not the intent to insult the sacrifices made by many including those in the AF.
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: acfireguy26 on December 30, 2007, 08:56:08 AM
Your parents made you stupid, we'll make you Army stupid.


 I am wising up and transfering to the Air Force after almost 13 years with the Army.
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: thrila on December 30, 2007, 08:59:07 AM
I apologise for offending you sig, this was meant to be some light hearted fun.  My brother is in the army and has done a tour of both iraq and afghan.  This video was part of the banter that has gone back and forth between us for some time because i intend on joining the navy this year.
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Post by: RTHolmes on December 30, 2007, 09:25:56 AM
I have friends who are/have been in the Royal Navy and British Army, both unique experiences which will stay with you for a lifetime. The 3 forces seem to have quite different cultures which you will probably have already found out, although whichever service and speciality you choose you will be amongst the most professional servicemen in the world :cool:

The RN has made a remarkable contribution to Britain's history for hundreds of years, you will be following a proud tradition if you opt for the "Senior Service" :aok
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Post by: Phaser11 on December 30, 2007, 09:31:18 AM
Quote
Originally posted by Halo
Two words:  Air Force  :aok


Yep,
 This is the one.
Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: RTHolmes on December 30, 2007, 09:38:26 AM
... oh yeah and if you join the RN you might get to play with NOOOOKS! :D
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Post by: Shifty on December 30, 2007, 12:56:55 PM
Sig220,

First off a big SALUTE to your friends son Micheal.

I am the father of two soldiers. Last February 5th my son Thomas lost both legs in Iraq. He is currently home on leave from Brooke Army Medical Center. We've both looked at the video, and both laughed our butts off at it. A laughing "Freakin Sailors"was his response.

I think you're over reacting a bit. Diablo means no  inslut against the US Army. The whole thing is a joke. Over reacting doesn't honor Micheal, or any of the other wounded warriors no matter what branch.

I can appreciate how close this may hit home for you, but it's just a joke.
Humor is one of the things that has help sustain Thomas and our whole family this past year. Let a joke be a joke.

Besides, Diablo is a retard. :D

Title: join the army or navy?
Post by: rabbidrabbit on December 30, 2007, 01:06:57 PM
Shifty is right.  Diablo is a retard.
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Post by: DiabloTX on December 30, 2007, 02:24:44 PM
I am a retard!!!!  YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!! ('n stuff)

:D
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Post by: Gixer on December 30, 2007, 05:30:50 PM
Excellent..

:rofl


...-Gixer
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Post by: rpm on December 31, 2007, 01:03:00 AM
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Originally posted by Hornet33
Coast Guard
We have a winner!!!
(http://www.navy.mil/navydata/cno/mullen/proceedingjan06-1.jpg)
BTW, that is USCGC Boutwell leading Task Force Tarawa to Iraq.
Semper Paratus





Sig, it's pretty obvious you are not a vet or you would understand the interservice jokes.
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Post by: Coshy on December 31, 2007, 03:35:30 AM
Well, I am just shocked!

I think EVERYONE who was making fun of Sig and the completely insensitive OP should immediately undergo sensitivity training!
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Post by: scot12b on December 31, 2007, 07:02:05 AM
WOW lighten up Frances  :D  OIF1, OIF3, 3ID 3/7INF LMFO found it funny as hell:aok
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Post by: firbal on December 31, 2007, 09:23:47 AM
If you haven't been in the armed forces, then such humor goes over your head. It is all natural inter service ribbing. Every year, when I remember I send my Dad an email "Go Army, beat Navy". Then he would reply with something like " go Nay,beat Army".  Being an old soldier, I married my wife who is an mother of 2 Marines. Her oldest has been out for several years but her husband is an Marine Reservist who is heading to Iraq soon. And her son will be getting back from Iraq next month.
I had a Ranger friend back at Ft Lewis who would call me a leg a couple of times. And in my flight suit. But I would just look down at my wings and look at his wings and just say that I go on round way trips and he would go on one way trips.
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Post by: Arlo on December 31, 2007, 04:31:20 PM
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Originally posted by SIG220
So you think that it is OK to put down soldiers and veterans of the US Army who have fought in Iraq???

One of my friends has a son a year older than my boy, and he joined the Army ......

Sorry, but this is not a subject to laugh about.  At least not for me.

SIG 220


Heh. Actually it seems there's a whole new subject to laugh about. ;)

I know everyone piled on yas .. but ... me too. Lighten up, Francis. :D

When you served (you served, right?) you *did* happen to notice a bit of inter-service rivalry, I take? If you didn't serve, well ... let's just say you're not the first career civilian I met who thought they knew how best to honor those in uniform when they didn't have a clue what they were suddenly and violently offended about.

;)

Carry on. :D
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Post by: BlueJ1 on December 31, 2007, 04:38:06 PM
Arlo made a double post! The end is near!
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Post by: Arlo on December 31, 2007, 04:41:47 PM
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Originally posted by BlueJ1
Arlo made a double post! The end is near!


Happy New Years. (Deleted the second, heh. ) :D
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Post by: BlueJ1 on December 31, 2007, 07:54:57 PM
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Originally posted by Arlo
Happy New Years. (Deleted the second, heh. ) :D


you to sir.