https://youtu.be/as9xXqxtq88 Argentine 'Dirty War' Protest Song Speaking of almost cut my hair, remember that guy at Parris Island who must have been a bleeder?

During the same training evolution during which Lt “Bronze Star” and I took a USMC helo for a beer run, we also celebrated Thanksgiving with our Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) counterparts. During and after that meal there was much alcohol consumed. The good cheer and camaraderie naturally degenerated to the point where everybody … Continue reading final morning battalion formation and not one soul is in proper uniform →

I had a "dark-green" platoon sergeant, Sgt C, (When I was a Rifle Platoon Commander.) who had been an enforcer for the mob in Chicago before joining the Marines (something about quitting the mob, he once told me the story) and finding religion.  He was also our Lay Leader and used to lead religious services … Continue reading USMC & race relations: Chapter 96 →

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I had paid for our beers, paid for the wine, and of course I was paying 100% of the cab fare too.  In his defense EL Huaso Loco was on another planet anyway so it may not have been too intentional.  On the other hand the gringo is always rich and gets his money off … Continue reading Crazy Cowboy Chileno II →