Michael Totten has a great read posted on the Anbar Awakening and the Anbar city of Ramadi’s rise from the ashes. Worth reading from front to end, but it’s especially gratifying to learn that the Iraqi Army in the Anbari province at least is made up of clever lads:
I couldn’t possibly care less about the rivalry between the Army and the Marines, although I was occasionally asked by members of each which branch I preferred.
One Marine tried to get an Iraqi Army soldier to take sides.
“Which do you think is better?” he said to the Iraqi soldier. “Army or Marines?”
“The Navy is best,” said the Iraqi.
The Marine was taken aback. “The Navy?” he said.
“Yes, Navy,” said the Iraqi.
The Marine looked slightly annoyed when I laughed.
Yeah. They get like that.
That’s O.K. The Marines are a department of the Navy — the Men’s Department.
Marine6 Sends
USN Hospital Corpsmen –maybe that’s what the Iraqi meant.
Out of the mouths of babes…
GO NAVY, BEAT ARMY!
Are you all aware that USNA now has two new baby goats? They make their debut on the field during the upcoming Navy-Air Force game.
I will be watching at a sports bar in a strong Navy town, Pensacola. I just hope none of those Air Force pukes from Elgin wander in. It could get ugly…
Sweet answer.
We have airconditioning. And water for showers.
If he has to ask the question he must be concerned..(-*
Their overwhelming self regard, at the expense of others, is in constant need of replenishment from any source. Best
Babs said: I just hope none of those Air Force pukes from Elgin wander in.
Not to worry, Babs. We’re not much for slumming…
O, and btw…it’s EGLIN…
Elgin used to make watches, as I recall.
So that’s the way you want it. There’s a reason he’s hot for the navy. Sailors have never kicked his ass.
Casca … My new best bud, as usual you never disappoint…thanks for making my case. Best
“as usual you never disappoint…”
…and yet you continually do so, and think yourself a wit. What’s with that?
Totten’s piece is marvelous stuff. If you haven’t read it, do yourself a favor. It’s very motivating, and you won’t hear this story in the MSM.
Drew some blood…eh my new best bud. Best