A Question for all Marines.

[Riverkilt]

Will send some smoke up for your Father-in-Law Sim,

I'm too short for the standard SWK, and the USA Kilts Leatherneck tartan effort didn't come through. So I signed up for the USA Kilts Army tartan. My father served in the Army Air Corps, his brother slogged across Europe with the Army, and my mother's brother was with the Army in the Pacific. So got it in their honor.

My own service in the cold war USMC was quite unglamorous. Seems more fitting to honor my father and uncles' service in War 2.

Wouldn't bother me if you wore the Leatherneck tartan.

Semper Fi,

Ron

[Warlock]

Thank You for your service, Ron! No matter how Unglamourious it might have seemed.

[davedove]

Thank You for your service, Ron! No matter how Unglamourious it might have seemed.

That's right Ron. My own service was in the late 80's sitting behind an accounting desk at a medical research unit. While I will never compare myself with those who were under fire, I did my part. So did you.

[Splash_4]

Not to mention that those who serve in the corp during peace time more than did their part. Because the corp is exceptionally well trained and always vigilant, there was no need to use them during that time frame! My own meager service, though not Marine corp, also fell into the late 70's and early 80's when the big red menace existed.

[cavscout]

So true guys, blood is the most precious but not the ONLY sacrifice. How peaceful would the night have been had the guard not stood his post? Whether that post is behind a desk, in a control tower, guarding the front gate or preparing food for our fellow warriors. No service should ever be diminished because of lack of a conflict.

[Erisianmonkey]

I'll add my voice. Just the fact that you are willing to put yourself between your "beloved home and the war's desolation" (to try and quote Heinlein) is enough to deserve the thanks of every American. (And the same for every other country and their servicemen.) Just because you were not called upon to face the fire does not mean that your dedication and service are any less meaningful.
My heartfelt thanks to those who serve or have served, in peace or war, in whatever capacity.

[davedove]

I would have done anything to have been able to serve my country. That's why I support the Troops FULLY! Especially my beloved Corps! Semper Fi!

Just another note to add. You don't have to wear a uniform to serve your country, or even to serve the military. I did serve on active duty for three years, and the reserves for another two (during Desert Storm). However, I have also served as an Army civilian for eighteen years now. The military can't do their job without the dedicated civilians in the rear. If you really want to do something, you could always check out that route.

[Joe Gondek]

My Father landed on Omaha Beach with the 29th Div(wounded)
My oldest Brother flew bombers over Korea
another Brother served in the Cold War Army
I served with the 1st Cav. in Vietnam (wounded twice)

I know that an U.S.Army Tartan kilt is somewhere in my future

My two sons have chosen not to serve in the military,which is fine by Me.
Even if they haven't served I would still feel very honored if they chose to wear an U.S. Army kilt in reconition of the family service to our country

I think that anyone that did serve would also feel that way if you wanted to wear a military tartan to honor them.

[mcvarmit]

Mr. Sim,
if you want a USMC kilt, just buy the DAMN thing.

another alternative would be to donate a tax deductible donation to the Disabled American Veterans org. i'm a life member and usually donate online once a month. you don't need to be a member to donate.

if you wish to show your respect to past, present and future veterans, they would greatly welcome your donation.

sapper USMC 1964- 1967 disabled

SLICK

[Warlock]

Thank you for your Service, Sir. I do donate as often as I can.