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The ship rocked back and forth, side to side amidst the powerful swells of the waves, and the torrential downpour of rain. Raen held tightly to the rail of the stair case leading up to the helm, where Kiybe and his first mate battled with the winds to control the ship. The crew had brought down the masts, but still the ship was tossed among the angry swells of an angrier sea. “I thought you said you were the best!” Raen shouted to Kiybe's first mate. “I was sir!” He replied. “But you’ll have to… Continue

Then and Now: Military Service Compared, World War II and Today.

1945- Rifles were made of wood and steel, shot a .30 caliber bullet that killed the enemy.
Now- Rifles are made of plastic and aluminum, shoot a .22 caliber bullet that wounds the enemy.

1945- The winning side used a US made .45 Caliber pistol, the losers a European 9mm.
Now- We use a European 9mm pistol. Nobody uses the .45.

1945- If you smoked, you had an ashtray on your desk.
Now- If you smoke, you are sent outside and are tr… Continue

This emptiness it leaves me scarred
It leaves my soul, broken and marred
The pain, the tears
From all those years
Of rejection and abandonment
By those who were incompetent
No apologies
No acknowledgment
From those who did me wrong
Now all I can do is long
For she who sings that beautiful song
All the pain washed away
Joy nowhere for me to claim
My soul it cries
From those tries
To mend my broken spirit
A broken, battered, bruised up man
Oh the hope I try to hold
For the heart that it might mold… Continue

The difference between Infantry, Armored Cavalry, and Artillery

HAPPINESS IS . . .
Infantry: A good rifle
Cavalry: A big tank
Artillery: A loud boom

UPON HEARING FIREWORKS
Infantry: Cool, just like a live fire exercise
Cavalry: Not loud enough
Artillery: Fireworks? What fireworks?

OTHER TRADES
Infantry: Waste of rations
Cavalry: Waste of rations
Artillery: Waste of rations

IDEA OF FUN
Infantry: Not having to "pepper-pot" an entire grid square before the objective
Cavalry: Racing across a gri… Continue

1. If the enemy is in range, so are you.
2.Incoming fire has the right of way.
3. Don't look conspicuous, it draws fire.
4. The problem with the easy way out is that it's usually mined.
5. Try to look unimportant, they may be low on ammo.
6. Professionals are predictable, it's the amateurs that are dangerous.
7. Teamwork is essential, it gives the enemy someone else to shoot at.
8. If you can't remember, then the Claymore IS pointed at you.
9. A "sucking chest wound" is Nature's way of telling y… Continue