Originally Posted by WatchThis!
As a former Marine for 22 plus years................I know what is it like.
Even when the Military budgets were high (during the Reagan Years) the Marines always sucked hind teats............that is just the way it was.
"Nothing is too good for my Marines and that is exactly what they'll get.....Nothing" is a sort of humorous quote we always use to say.
Problem is it is a little too truthful.
I can't speak to what life in the Corps is today......................but with the switch to "political correctness" and the current "Peace Keeping" obligations over in SW Asia...........I can only assume.................................
Less people doing more work with less equipment......................
Can't blame anyone for feeling this way.
My heart and respect goes out to all of them..............especially the fallen ones and their families!
Semper Fi