Remember the Military During the Holidays (#6 for you, Em)
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perfectingpatti
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Rules for the Non-Military
Dear Civilians, 'We know that the current state of affairs in our great nation has many civilians up in arms and excited to join the military.
For those of you who can't join, you can still lend a hand. Here are a few of the areas where we would like your assistance:
1. The next time you see any adults talking (or wearing a hat) during the playing of the National Anthem- kick their *kitten*.
2. When you witness, firsthand, someone burning the American Flag in protest - kick their *kitten*.
3. Regardless of the rank they held while they served, pay the highest amount of respect to all veterans. If you see anyone doing otherwise, quietly pull them aside and explain how these veterans fought for the very freedom they bask in every second. Enlighten them on the many sacrifices these veterans made to make this Nation great. Then hold them down while a disabled veteran kicks their *kitten*.
4. If you were never in the military, DO NOT pretend that you were. Wearing battle dress uniforms (BDUs) or Jungle Fatigues, telling others that you used to be 'Special Forces'. Collecting GI Joe memorabilia, might have been okay when you were seven years old, now, it will only make you look stupid and get your *kitten* kicked.
5. Next time you come across an *Air Force* member, do not ask them, 'Do you fly a jet?' Not everyone in the Air Force is a pilot. Such ignorance deserves an *kitten*-kicking (children are exempt).
6. If you witness someone calling the Coast Guard 'non-military', inform them of their mistake - and kick their *kitten*.
7. Next time Old Glory (the US flag) prances by during a parade, get on your damn feet and pay homage to her by placing your hand over your heart. This includes arrogant politicians who think someone may be offended. Quietly thank the military member or veteran lucky enough to be carrying her - of course, failure to do either of those could earn you a severe *kitten*-kicking.
9. 'Your mama wears combat boots' never made sense to me - stop saying it! If she did, she would most likely be a vet and therefore would kick your *kitten*!
10. 'Flyboy' (*Air Force*), 'Jarhead' (*Marines*), 'Grunt' (*Army*), 'Squid' (*Navy*), 'Puddle Jumpers'(*Coast Guard*) Bubblehead (Subsailor)etc., are terms of endearment we use describing each other.
Unless you are a service member or vet, you have not earned the right to use them. Using them
could get your *kitten* kicked.
11. Last, but not least, whether or not you become a member of the military, support our troops and their families. Every Thanksgiving and holiday that you enjoy with family and friends, please remember that there are literally thousands of soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen far from home wishing they could be with their families. Thank our military and the sacrifices they make every day. Without them, our country would get its *kitten* kicked.
12. It's the Veteran, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press.
It's the Veteran, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech.
It's the Veteran, not the community organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate.
It's the Military who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.
If you don't stand behind our troops, PLEASE feel free to stand in front of them!
Dear Civilians, 'We know that the current state of affairs in our great nation has many civilians up in arms and excited to join the military.
For those of you who can't join, you can still lend a hand. Here are a few of the areas where we would like your assistance:
1. The next time you see any adults talking (or wearing a hat) during the playing of the National Anthem- kick their *kitten*.
2. When you witness, firsthand, someone burning the American Flag in protest - kick their *kitten*.
3. Regardless of the rank they held while they served, pay the highest amount of respect to all veterans. If you see anyone doing otherwise, quietly pull them aside and explain how these veterans fought for the very freedom they bask in every second. Enlighten them on the many sacrifices these veterans made to make this Nation great. Then hold them down while a disabled veteran kicks their *kitten*.
4. If you were never in the military, DO NOT pretend that you were. Wearing battle dress uniforms (BDUs) or Jungle Fatigues, telling others that you used to be 'Special Forces'. Collecting GI Joe memorabilia, might have been okay when you were seven years old, now, it will only make you look stupid and get your *kitten* kicked.
5. Next time you come across an *Air Force* member, do not ask them, 'Do you fly a jet?' Not everyone in the Air Force is a pilot. Such ignorance deserves an *kitten*-kicking (children are exempt).
6. If you witness someone calling the Coast Guard 'non-military', inform them of their mistake - and kick their *kitten*.
7. Next time Old Glory (the US flag) prances by during a parade, get on your damn feet and pay homage to her by placing your hand over your heart. This includes arrogant politicians who think someone may be offended. Quietly thank the military member or veteran lucky enough to be carrying her - of course, failure to do either of those could earn you a severe *kitten*-kicking.
9. 'Your mama wears combat boots' never made sense to me - stop saying it! If she did, she would most likely be a vet and therefore would kick your *kitten*!
10. 'Flyboy' (*Air Force*), 'Jarhead' (*Marines*), 'Grunt' (*Army*), 'Squid' (*Navy*), 'Puddle Jumpers'(*Coast Guard*) Bubblehead (Subsailor)etc., are terms of endearment we use describing each other.
Unless you are a service member or vet, you have not earned the right to use them. Using them
could get your *kitten* kicked.
11. Last, but not least, whether or not you become a member of the military, support our troops and their families. Every Thanksgiving and holiday that you enjoy with family and friends, please remember that there are literally thousands of soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen far from home wishing they could be with their families. Thank our military and the sacrifices they make every day. Without them, our country would get its *kitten* kicked.
12. It's the Veteran, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press.
It's the Veteran, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech.
It's the Veteran, not the community organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate.
It's the Military who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.
If you don't stand behind our troops, PLEASE feel free to stand in front of them!
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Patti, I don't know if I have it in me this year. You know why.
Any other time, I would be up for it.
Bumping though, for the rest of the people to see!
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I love this. So true.
Happy to have my husband home for the holidays this year! 0 -
LIKE! I'm not, nor have ever been, in the military. Much respect though to those that have, are, and will be.0
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Shining up my boots as I read this \m/0
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Does number 10 mean I'm not allowed to refer to my husband as "my jarhead" anymore?0
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Excellent:drinker: I hope that a lot of people read your post it is well worth it.
Sign me....
A Very Proud Military Mom....my three sons served active duty 2002-2006 (for two) 2002-2008 (for one) and now one is still in the Army Reserves...that would be Two Army and One Air Force
And in my ticker my three sons below are the ones that are and did serve:bigsmile:0 -
LOVE this.
And if anyone is in a giving spirit, and wishes to send care packages to our soldiers overseas, go to anysoldier.com.
My BF is in the army and he said his group had gotten one of those and they loved it. It's nice to know that people are thinking about you and care about you even though they don't know you.
Lots of soldiers will be overseas and away from their families over the holidays. anysoldier.com actually has groups where they post what they need or would like so it makes shopping easier. haha
I have sent 3 packages so far, and am hoping to send another one in the next 2 weeks. :happy:0 -
A Very Poud Military Mom....my three sons served active duty 2002-2006 (for two) 2002-2008 (for one) and now one is still in the Army Reserves...that would be Two Army and One Air Force
Thank them for me and tell them I keep them in prayer, as I do you.0 -
Patti, I don't know if I have it in me this year. You know why.
I understand. You're kicking other @ss right now, so it's all good.0 -
I love this. My man is deployed for the holidays this year and it's really tough
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This is awesome....Semper FI..........0
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Proud Army mom saying thanks!!! HOOAH! :drinker:0
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We applied to "adopt" soldiers to join us for Thanksgiving this year.
The bad news? We weren't chosen.
The good news? There were more families offering invitations than soldiers looking for place to spend the day.0 -
Here, here from the 'Puddle Jumper' married to a 'Squid'/ 'Puddle Jumper' and gave birth to a "Jarhead"
PROUD MARINE MOM
Retired Coast Guard Wife
Veteran Coastie
Edit - BTW once again we will not have our Jarhead home for the holidays; but next year :bigsmile: he should get to be home since he should not only be in the US again, but in the same time zone and SAME STATE!!! WHOO-HOO!! :bigsmile:0 -
5. Next time you come across an *Air Force* member, do not ask them, 'Do you fly a jet?' Not everyone in the Air Force is a pilot. Such ignorance deserves an *kitten*-kicking (children are exempt).
USAF 1994-1998
MN Army National Guard 2002-2008 (Couldn't stay away)
So basically administer Wall-to-Wall counseling when and where needed!!0 -
We applied to "adopt" soldiers to join us for Thanksgiving this year.
The bad news? We weren't chosen.
The good news? There were more families offering invitations than soldiers looking for place to spend the day.
How do you do this?0 -
Being deployed to the middle east during the holidays is no fun. Care packages are nice if you want to do something that will be appreciated.0
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So basically administer Wall-to-Wall counseling when and where needed!!
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In the Marines this is called Physical Counseling...and administered abundantly...0 -
Former "Chairforce" memeber (can't say flyboy b/'c well - I did not fly a jet nor am I a boy. LOL)(
Great post!! And I've been very close to kicking some *kitten* in a few of these statements!! 0
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