Also worth noting: the US Marines were founded in Tun Tavern November 10, 1775--the first of the officially established armed forces of the nascent Republic, thus anticipating one of our slogans, "First To Fight." Today, the Marines are being reconfigured back to the original mission we demonstrated in World War II: amphibious attack. Did you know the Marines are currently the only military branch meeting their recruiting goals?
Listened yesterday on and off to some Talk Show Veteran tributes - and the five different talk show hosts - not ONE was a veteran. All self professed "Uber-Patriots" but none had served.
Just like all the scrotes playing military computer games - but then never sign up for military service. No balls to back up the bluster.
You have to remember during Vietnam it was considered "good going" if you could figure out how to avoid getting drafted. Funny now how the attitudes have changed holding people accountable for their avoidance of military duty. During that time I served in the Army and then a mission and am proud of both.
PHIL Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You have to remember during Vietnam it was > considered "good going" if you could figure out > how to avoid getting drafted. Funny now how the > attitudes have changed holding people accountable > for their avoidance of military duty. > During that time I served in the Army and then a > mission and am proud of both.
Some - considered it a good thing. Mainly those too chicken to serve. Cowards is the name for them.
Another veteran here - as well as RM. Had no idea what my draft number was. Never checked it. Enlistment and service was always the plan.
Did run into a number of Reserve and Guard guys both. Some good people took that route. They did so knowing they could get called up at any time.
Mormons overall don't enlist. They talk the talk and run from the responsibility.
A lot of Mormons enlisted during that time. We had several veterans in my mission. Our zone leader was an officer in Vietnam. In fact in Germany they had an entire stake of just servicemen. In my current ward the majority of active priesthood holders are former servicemen. I can't speak for Utah Mormons but this is what I have seen.
@BOYDKKK "All self professed "Uber-Patriots" but none had served." Yes, I've noticed the same thing and I would add they make sure their kids don't go in either.
"Some - considered it a good thing. Mainly those too chicken to serve. Cowards is the name for them."
My lottery number was 276 so I didn't get drafted which I consider a good thing. I had many friends who enlisted in the Navy (longer enlistment) rather than take a chance on being drafted and possibly going to Vietnam. They considered that a good thing.
I had a lot of friends that joined the Reserves to avoid Vietnam. They think it was a good thing.
I knew a few people that got medical deferments to get out of the draft. They thought it was good thing.
Not a coward in the bunch.
You were in the Military and an RM, well I tip my hat to you.