This deserves its own thread...:patriot:

[WW7]

Pete,
Congratulations on your 23 years of keeping us all safe. Its guys like you that make this country the best and safest in the world. You have all my respect and gratitude for a job well done....Semper Fi ... ...WW

[Frizlefrak]

Originally Posted by WW7

Pete,
Congratulations on your 23 years of keeping us all safe. Its guys like you that make this country the best and safest in the world. You have all my respect and gratitude for a job well done....Semper Fi ... ...WW

Amen. Great job Pete....enjoy retirement.

[Sweet 90]

Originally Posted by RetiredSFC 97

Congratulations Pete. Now you get to deal moronic civilians.

I struggle everyday with it. Be prepared.

Thanks for your Service! Semper Fi!

Where are you originally from? CA?

You're not referring to us, are you Mike?
Congrats on your retirement Pete. Have a beer or ten on me

[WW7]

Originally Posted by Sweet 90

You're not referring to us, are you Mike?
Congrats on your retirement Pete. Have a beer or ten on me

Does this mean that he can send the bill for his ten beer's to you Sweetsie?....... That's damn nice of you..... does it have to be Canadian beer???....WW

[Sweet 90]

Originally Posted by WW7

Does this mean that he can send the bill for his ten beer's to you Sweetsie?....... That's damn nice of you..... does it have to be Canadian beer???....WW

Why not, I like to show my appreciation to any of our military brethren, even when you do live in the second best country in the world
Sensing imminent danger and fearing for his life, the cat frantically scans quickly in both directions, finds an open window and dives to safety

[corvette bill]

Originally Posted by RetiredSFC 97

Congratulations Pete. Now you get to deal moronic civilians.

I struggle everyday with it. Be prepared.

Thanks for your Service! Semper Fi!

Where are you originally from? CA?

Does that mean that there were no moronic service men you had to deal with when you were serving, only civilians ? Kind of a broad statment, I served in in the great waste of mens lives in the 60's war and when I came home I was a civilian and maybe a little bit of a moron at times. You my friend are a civilian too so stop struggling and live.

[PLRX]

Thank you guys. "I'm from California", I've been here since 1993 and yes, I'm planning on staying here.

What SFC refers is that civilians are not a bad group of people is that they have a different ethic. At 4 PM a civilian punches out and go home. At 4 PM a formation may be called and WE HAVE TO be there.

Is not a civilian's problem that Tommy got a DUI, beat up his wife last night and he is doing poorly at work. If Tommy doesn't show up to work he may gets fired. In the military the leadership grab those issues and we have to "fix it". A DUI require charges, counseling and perhaps resident treatment. Domestic Violence, charges, treatment, sometimes we separate the couples by putting the military member in the barracks. If someone doesnt show up to work we look into it if the one is just a plain idiot we counseling them or charge depending on the number of incidents. Remember, in the military you signed a contract with X number of years depending on rank.

The Marine Corps was great to me and I will always remember it.

[C4fan]

Congrats Pete, Thank you for your service.

I guess I'm probably one of the morons, I have never served nor even registered. They stopped the registration just before I turned 18 and started it up just after I turned 21 and I was never required to do it. I'm not rich but I make a decent living and enjoy a fairly safe home. However, I do have a good work ethic and I am very greatful to you who serve or have served to defend us. And I would be proud to buy you a beer and shake your hand.

[corvette bill]

Originally Posted by C4fan

Congrats Pete, Thank you for your service.

I guess I'm probably one of the morons, I have never served nor even registered. They stopped the registration just before I turned 18 and started it up just after I turned 21 and I was never required to do it. I'm not rich but I make a decent living and enjoy a fairly safe home. However, I do have a good work ethic and I am very greatful to you who serve or have served to defend us. And I would be proud to buy you a beer and shake your hand.

You are wrong you are not a moron, I served and most of the time my wife tells me I am a moron so go figure. That was a general statement from the SFC he did not mean it that way just came out wrong. Did somebody say BEER!!!

[RetiredSFC 97]

Posts deleted. I didn't intend to insult anyone.

Congratulations Pete. It's been a long journey and Thank You for your service to this great country.


Once a Marine Always a Marine.

Once a Warrior, always a Warrior.

The Marine Corps Prayer
Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family. Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me. Make me considerate of those committed to my leadership. Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold. If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again. Guide me with the light of truth and grant me the wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer.

[C4fan]

Originally Posted by RetiredSFC 97

Posts deleted. I didn't intend to insult anyone.

Congratulations Pete. It's been a long journey and Thank You for your service to this great country.


Once a Marine Always a Marine.

Once a Warrior, always a Warrior.

Hey, I didn't take it as an insult. I think I understood what you were trying to say and I respect it. I was just trying to say that my somewhat easy lifetime of comfort was afforded by others and I'm grateful.

[ottawabarber]

Thanks Pete for your service - I salute you

I served in USN for only 4 years - often wish I had stayed and made it a career.

Here are a few statements that speak volumes - this is for you Pete, and for all our veterans, past and present whom we will soon honor on Memorial Day.


"Ever so often, the tree of liberty must be watered with the blood of patriots and tyrants." -Thomas Jefferson



"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream.
It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same." - Ronald Reagan



A veteran is someone who, at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amount of "up to and including my life."


"I was that which others did not want to be.
I went where others feared to go, and did what others failed to do.
I asked nothing from those who gave nothing.
And reluctantly accepted the thought of eternal loneliness... should I fail.
I have seen the face of terror; felt the stinging cold of fear; and enjoyed the sweet taste of a moment’s love.
I have cried, pained, and hoped...but most of all, I have lived times others would say were best forgotten.
At least someday, I will be able to say that I was proud of what I was... a soldier."
George L. Skypeck

[RedLS1GTO]

Congrats and thanks for your service Pete!!

If you are ever in this part of town give me a shout and I'll but you a beer. I won't even make you call me sir.

[PLRX]

Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO

Congrats and thanks for your service Pete!!

If you are ever in this part of town give me a shout and I'll but you a beer. I won't even make you call me sir.

Sounds good, be ready, Im planning a road trip that way and the NCM is on the check list

[RedLS1GTO]

Originally Posted by PLRX

Sounds good, be ready, Im planning a road trip that way and the NCM is on the check list

I'm less than 2 hours from the NCM... let me know when you are heading this way!

[PLRX]

Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO

I'm less than 2 hours from the NCM... let me know when you are heading this way!

you bet

[C4fan]

Originally Posted by PLRX

Sounds good, be ready, Im planning a road trip that way and the NCM is on the check list

If your coming through OK on your way give me a shout. It may be a good resting point. We always keep the beer cold. The wife and I have wanted to make a NCM road trip for a while, just couldn't put it together yet.

[SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84]

Congratulations, Pete! Wishing you a happy retirement and my gratitude and respect for your long service to our country!!


I was army (67-70), but we loved our Marines!!!!

[socalman]

Congrats and Thank You Pete

[PLRX]

Thank You Guys!!