I have alot of friends who are military (mainly the marines) so i was just wanting to know how many people on here are in it? IK grandpa is and maybe blunthead? but anyone else?
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former Army here.
Salutes in movies are my pet peeves. I HATE that they don't take ten minutes to teach actors how to throw a proper salute if they're going to be in a military role.
Salutes in movies are my pet peeves. I HATE that they don't take ten minutes to teach actors how to throw a proper salute if they're going to be in a military role.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Former Canadian military here - Air Force - Supply tech then remustered to Admin clerk. I did 21 years Regular force and then 4 years Reserve.
I hope the females in today's military are doing well - when I was in, we only represented about 10% of the total Canadian military. I would not trade that experience I had for anything, but I am glad to be a civilian now!
...my Great-Uncle was Army, my Dad-Marines....my Maternal Grandfather was Army Medical Corps...an Uncle who was Air Force, and of course-my oldest son is 31 Bravo-US Army Military Police....
My hubby is ex infantry, Canadian forces.
I'm sorry, he just reminded me that it wasn't infantry, it was armoured corps. He's been out for about 30 years, stationed at Borden and Pet, he said. This was long before we got together when he was still with his ex. He regrets not staying in, but foolishly bowed to her wishes cause she hated travelling. Silly woman!
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Okay - those guys were affectionately called "zipperheads" (something to do with a special piece of gear they wore). It just means he was a tank driver - wow - are his ears okay? Sometimes guys get tinnitus from that profession.
His ears are fine, but I keep telling him there's nothing in between them...
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Felt like I was in the military. Grew up a navy brat, moving every two years and living in base housing. That's gotta count for something. 
It does. Absolutely. It's not just the service member that lives the military life.Felt like I was in the military. Grew up a navy brat, moving every two years and living in base housing. That's gotta count for something.
My Grandee was Air Force, my Nephew is Army.
That is so cool congrats everyone. I wish i could have joined the military.
Mentioned elsewhere: My dad was in the Air Force, stayed in an extra year during Korea.
I was in the Marines, post-Vietnam.
Our eldest son was born in Camp Pendleton, CA. Our daughter was born in Okinawa (Camp Kuwae hospital). Interestingly enough, our eldest son ended up joining the Marines, between Gulf Wars, and one of his stations was Camp Pendleton. (Our second son, third kid, was born in Colorado. Our first kid cost us $8. Our second kid, $11. Our third kid, $2,000 and change, and that was after insurance.)
I have an older cousin who was a career Marine. I've only met him a couple times in my life. He contacted me via Facebook a few years ago, and we swap a short chat now and then. He's a Vietnam vet, and I'm thinking he might've still been in the Corps for the first Gulf War.
No doubt. If I'd been walking along and tried a salute like I see in TV and movies, I would've been stopped, screamed at, and made to do it right.
I was in the Marines, post-Vietnam.
Our eldest son was born in Camp Pendleton, CA. Our daughter was born in Okinawa (Camp Kuwae hospital). Interestingly enough, our eldest son ended up joining the Marines, between Gulf Wars, and one of his stations was Camp Pendleton. (Our second son, third kid, was born in Colorado. Our first kid cost us $8. Our second kid, $11. Our third kid, $2,000 and change, and that was after insurance.)
I have an older cousin who was a career Marine. I've only met him a couple times in my life. He contacted me via Facebook a few years ago, and we swap a short chat now and then. He's a Vietnam vet, and I'm thinking he might've still been in the Corps for the first Gulf War.
No doubt. If I'd been walking along and tried a salute like I see in TV and movies, I would've been stopped, screamed at, and made to do it right.
May I ask what is wrong with the salute that we see on TV?
I tap my throat 3 times with respect to all that served.
I tap my throat 3 times with respect to all that served.
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Dad was retired Navy by the time I was born. I think his Dad was Army, but not sure. I was prime for Vietnam when the lottery was on, but due to my splenectomy or a high lottery number, I wasn't drafted. At the time I certainly felt I couldn't handle military service, especially to Vietnam, and am still grateful I didn't have to go there. But now I wish I had a chance to serve in some capacity. I have to wonder what kind of soldier I'd make, though. Anyway, who knows what time will tell. Even at my age I may still end up serving in some underground effort some day.
Until and including then, thanx to all here who've served and/or continue to do so.
Until and including then, thanx to all here who've served and/or continue to do so.
Thankee.. 
Not confused much...
Not confused much...Salute at attention, standing straight up, heels together, feet at 45-degree angle, left hand curled closed with thumb along trouser seam, saluting arm to the side, straight line from elbow to fingertip, with fingertips lightly touching edge of cover (term for hat, cap, whatever is on your head). Salute first to higher ranking, they return the salute, then you drop the salute.
Army's different, I think, but in the Marines we did not maintain cover when indoors unless armed. No cover, no salute. So no saluting inside.
And I know that this degree of detail makes the average person go, "Lighten up. What's the big deal?" Well, if you're in, it's a big deal, and if you're portraying people who are in, then your portrayal should be accurate.
Army's different, I think, but in the Marines we did not maintain cover when indoors unless armed. No cover, no salute. So no saluting inside.
And I know that this degree of detail makes the average person go, "Lighten up. What's the big deal?" Well, if you're in, it's a big deal, and if you're portraying people who are in, then your portrayal should be accurate.