03-27-2008, 14:19
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Calvinball, in theory, could be very strenuous PT. On the other hand, it has the potential to be of zero value. I think he should have clarified the rules before ruling it out completely.
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03-27-2008, 15:54
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My favorites!
If one soldier has a 2nd Lt bar on his uniform, and I have an E-4 on mine It means he outranks me. It does not mean “I have been promoted three more times than you”. That is what I always thought!
I am not allowed to mount a bayonet on a crew-served weapon. Come now…who wasn’t wanted a bayonet on the end of their sniper rifle…if only for the questions it would pose!!
When saluting a “leg” officer, an appropriate greeting is not "Airborne leads the wa- oh...sorry sir". I actually did that once…not good.
Should not show up at the front gate wearing part of a Russian uniform, messily drunk.
Even if my commander did it. Or my team XO while we were in Bosnia!
Never, ever, attempt to correct a Green Beret officer about anything. Damn Straight Skippy!!!
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03-27-2008, 16:19
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03-27-2008, 18:16
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
You mean like here:
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But this thread predates them by a couple of years...I thought you were posting to ask NORMAL550GIRL to post an intro...my bad...
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01-02-2009, 19:42
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Kyobanim..THANK YOU! OMG, that killed me! I laughed so hard my mascara ran down my face and I almost fell out of the chair twice.. that was a BRILLIANT post! Great Laughs!
Have a Great weekend!! 
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Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them. Thomas Paine
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01-03-2009, 18:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by anythingrandom
Calvinball, in theory, could be very strenuous PT. On the other hand, it has the potential to be of zero value. I think he should have clarified the rules before ruling it out completely.
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But that is both the beauty and conundrum of Calvinball: the rules evolve/mutate throughout play of the game, depending on players and/or the levels of creativity.
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01-03-2009, 21:13
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Except for the masks, one doesn't question the masks.
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"Exitus Acta Probat"- Dictum Vindicare
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06-05-2010, 23:30
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Came upon this searching for "security clearance"...
My favorite: Don't ask LTC Steele to sign my copy of Blackhawk Down.
HAHA!
Thanks for posting.
Edit: Here's a pretty good addendum by some AF guy - http://michaelzwilliamson.com/rants/skippylist.php
53. I may not hand someone an extra grenade pin and ask, "Did you lose this?" as a practical joke.
Last edited by DonovanM; 06-05-2010 at 23:46.
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06-16-2010, 11:55
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There's an AF guy out there that not only recognizes a grenade pin, but understands its function? 
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06-16-2010, 20:14
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Sp4 Doofus: "LT, I'm goin' up to see the General".
Me: "Doofus, get the hell out of here".
Guess where Doofus went and how long it took the CWO sitting outside the General's office to call me.
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