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I realized I had been in to long when I went to any function outdoors, and I was spotting where my field of fire would be, and the best possible points to dig in would be. I still do that somewhat these days but thankfully not as much.
I realized I had been in to long when I went to any function outdoors, and I was spotting where my field of fire would be, and the best possible points to dig in would be. I still do that somewhat these days but thankfully not as much.
That never ends, I guess, because I do that contantly, wherever I am.
I realized I had been in to long when I went to any function outdoors, and I was spotting where my field of fire would be, and the best possible points to dig in would be. I still do that somewhat these days but thankfully not as much.
In my case I always look for the fire exits, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, emergency lighting, and flamable materials. Had enough fires on old ships that it is now burned into my brain. Thankfully, good training prevented those small fires from becoming major fires which can easily happen in an engine room containing oil and diesel fuel.
My WIFE still knows what a "Dash 60" is... (an aircraft ground power unit that supplies air end electrical power that's used, among other things, to start the engines on an aircraft)
Oh yeah, after basic training, I went on leave and I was in line at whataburger with my dad and I went to parade rest.
And I would execute marching faces when I was walking through my house to switch the laundry. (muttering cadences under your breath to yourself the entire time....)
And I still get a grudging feeling come 0600 every morning, regardless if I have to do PT or not....
Still sing jodies (in your head) when on a run or hike.
Use the military alphabet.
Military tuck your dress shirts
Always spit shine your shoes before job interviews or meetings where you want to dress to impress
Get a text from the boss asking you to handle something. You respond "Wilco". He did'nt get it.
Can never say "outstanding" without putting the F-word in between the 1st two syllables.
Still feel the urge to stand up when a senior executive comes into a meeting room
When you drive down the I-5 thru Camp Pendleton and see the marines on exercise, you still get annoyed when you see a vehicle sillouetting itself on a ridgeline.
Still sing jodies (in your head) when on a run or hike.
Use the military alphabet.
Military tuck your dress shirts
Always spit shine your shoes before job interviews or meetings where you want to dress to impress
Get a text from the boss asking you to handle something. You respond "Wilco". He did'nt get it.
Can never say "outstanding" without putting the F-word in between the 1st two syllables.
Still feel the urge to stand up when a senior executive comes into a meeting room
When you drive down the I-5 thru Camp Pendleton and see the marines on exercise, you still get annoyed when you see a vehicle sillouetting itself on a ridgeline.
How about when you're watching an Army movie and the troops have hair just a little too long or when half the troops in formation have on sunglasses and the other half doesn't?
That REALLY brings out the old Drill Sergeant in me!
Or you're watching NCIS and you see that Abby's lab has windows open to view by anyone on the street. Granted it's on a naval base but give me a break. The real NCIS building would be a little more secretive and secure as it's the military way don't you think?
Several days ago, I caught myself just before starting to "marshal" one of my colleagues' trucks onto the fuel island with aircraft marshalling hand signals...
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