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Originally Posted by BlackSunsine

Wow!! first, I do have an issue with punks trying to pose as Military, or Military trying to pose as Special Forces (i.e. Seals, SF, ect).

I do know a Navy Seal, he was an ordinary looking guy, just tough and smart.

I met him back in 92, when I went through Chief's Initiation.

I spent 26 years in the Navy and Navy Reserve, and retired in 07 as a SCPO. Senior Chief. I was a CT.

Currently, I work on an AF base and interact with all 5 branches on a daily basis.

For those that think the men and women of the Armed forces are Sheep or in it for only the Money.... Well, you are Wrong!!! Yes, just like anything, there are folks that are not happy nor do they want to do this kind of work. That is fine.

But I can easily tell you, Most of these fine young men and women are hard working intelligent people that are in it for lots of reasons. And they sacrifice a lot of things so they can defend this country.

As for having a large Military all over the world, yes, that is needed. I would explain to you why, but it will take too long, and you will still just disagree. Having only a Defensive force is the quickest way to lose your freedoms.

You may not like it, but a Strong military is extremely important to defend the freedoms of that countries peoples, as well as the will of that country.
Speak Free, live Free, and have a chance at a great life.

Yup, I am proud to have served, and will always be.

And to the Men and women serving today, I say "THANK YOU!"
I know what you have to deal with.

God Bless America!

every division needs a good Senior Chief

I agree with TOMCAT, it dosent make a difference if you're an Airman in Turkey refueling jets, a recruit swabbing decks during a med run, a bubblehead punching holes in the ocean for half the year, or a private in your first tour in some god forsaken sand blasted hell hole. We know first hand the sacrifices made to defend the freedoms that so many take for granted. Yeah, you've got people who really dont want to be in the military once they're in...they usually find their way out, and I wouldnt want them in the fleet anyway. The rest have enough self respect to do their jobs to the best of their ability untill their enlistment is up. For everyone else serving for what ever reason I say thank you for standing the watch, so that we all may sleep!