sundevil777 102 #1 January 26, 2017 My younger replica's job is to do such stuff as this, including funerals at Arlington, 21 gun salute, parade events during the summer... He is at the top of the stairs, and 2nd from the left in the other pic. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #2 January 26, 2017 Excellent. I've never been more proud of my Navy kids. I'm sure you feel the same.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #3 January 26, 2017 What an honor, and you are, rightfully, proud! lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #4 January 26, 2017 Outstanding. How does it go... "OOOOORAH!" "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 January 28, 2017 That's an impressive honor, his Officers must think a lot of him. Good job, Dad! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 333 #6 February 2, 2017 [sighs] It's Marine, not marine. Oh, and you mean 3-round volley, not 21-gun salute. The former is a detachment of riflemen (regardless of number) firing three volleys in honor of usually a deceased service member. The detail is often comprised of seven, hence the common misidentification. The latter is done by naval gunfire as a diplomatic salute off the coast of an allied nation. (I always wanted one of our ships to do that after a port call in Turkey while I was a diplomat there, but alas...) Now that the other Marine here has had her say on the protocol stuff... Congrats! He looks mighty sharp there at the inaugural proceedings. I remember working the Reagan state funeral as if it were last week. An exceptional honor. I presume he's at Marine Barracks, Washington? A friend of mine just left being the XO there. Two of my Marines here are headed up to join them with the Marine Band. As a lance corporal, your boy has shown great skill and bearing to land that gig. Again, congratulations. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjames 2 #7 February 2, 2017 Semper Fi "exit fast, fly smooth, dock soft and smile" 'nother james Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronhend 0 #8 February 2, 2017 Outstanding!I know you are very proud, rightfully so! Ron ATP B-727 B767-757 CFI-II Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #9 February 3, 2017 Yes, my son is at the 8th & I barracks in D.C. I was there Sept. 2015. I do know that it isn't correct to call it 21 gun...but I don't think many would recognize it otherwise. He was selected a few months ago to train the new guys. He is in charge of 4 (I think it is called squad leader) and has general training duties for larger groups. A few like my son together train up to about 40 I think, in support of the primary training leadership team.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 333 #10 February 6, 2017 Fireteam leader is one more (very important) step toward Corporal. It's great to hear these success stories. I'm rooting for him. LtCol USMC See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
