"Which Service Branch is Best?"
Last post 05-27-2007 10:07 AM by Edie. 6 replies.
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05-16-2007 8:14 AM
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Marty Horn
  - Joined on 02-26-2007
- Hoagland, Indiana
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"Which Service Branch is Best?"
Just In Case You Had Any Questions...
A Soldier, a Sailor, an Airman, and a Marine got into an argument one night about which service was the best (go figure, right?). The arguing became so heated that none of the four servicemen saw the truck that was barreling down the road towards them. The driver failed to see them, and all four of them were killed instantly.
Soon, the servicemen found themselves at the Pearly Gates of Heaven. There they met with Saint Peter, and, figuring that he would be a good source of Ultimate Truth and Total Honesty, asked of Peter: "Saint Peter, which branch of the United States Armed Forces is the best??" Saint Peter replied, "I can't answer that. However I will ask God what he thinks the next time I see Him. Meanwhile, thank you for your service on Earth, and welcome to Heaven."
Some time later, the four servicemen see Saint Peter and remind him of the question they had asked him when first entering Heaven. The men asked Saint Peter if he was able to find the answer. Suddenly, a sparkling white dove lands on Peter's shoulder. In the dove's beak is a note glistening with golden dust. Saint Peter says, "Gentlemen, here is your answer from The Boss. Let's see what He has to say." Peter opens the note, and trumpets blare, golden dust drifts in the air, harps play crescendos, and Saint Peter reads the note aloud to the Servicemen:
| MEMORANDUM
FROM: The Almighty One
TO: Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines
SUBJ: WHICH MILITARY SERVICE IS THE BEST
1. Gentlemen, all branches of the United States Armed Forces are honorable and noble. Each serves America well, and with distinction. Being a Serviceman in the United States Military represents a special calling, which warrants special respect, tribute, and dedication.
2. Be proud of that.
Semper Fidelis
God, USMC (ret)
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-Marty Horn
SFC, USA MP, Retired
President
Any Soldier Inc.
P.O. Box 29
Hoagland, IN 46745
Marty@AnySoldier.com
Freedom isn't free.
Just ask my son...and my daughter...
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joyjoyfromnj
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Re: "Which Service Branch is Best?"
Just goes to show the state of the war today when an MP (retired) admits that God is USMC! ;-)
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Marty Horn
- Joined on 02-26-2007
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Re: "Which Service Branch is Best?"
Hey! Don't put words in my mouth! I didn't say God was a Marine, I'm just not about to argue with Him!! 
-Marty Horn
SFC, USA MP, Retired
President
Any Soldier Inc.
P.O. Box 29
Hoagland, IN 46745
Marty@AnySoldier.com
Freedom isn't free.
Just ask my son...and my daughter...
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Deborah Aylward
 - Joined on 05-19-2007
- Toronto, Ontario CANADA
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Re: "Which Service Branch is Best?"
Just reinforces what I have always believed about God......he is the best and recognizes the best of the best.
Please keep firing away!
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Edie
- Joined on 05-25-2007
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During Taco's tour in Iraq I took exception to his constant and juvenile reference to the Air Force, calling them "Air Farce". (And I still do.) We exchanged a few heated e-mails on the subject. Finally, I reminded him that the Air Force has the MOAB and is not afraid to use it. I have not heard from him directly since. LOL
Congratulations, Taco, on your promotion. Your are one of the best.
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Marty Horn
- Joined on 02-26-2007
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Re: "Which Service Branch is Best?"
 Edie:
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During Taco's tour in Iraq I took exception to his constant and juvenile reference to the Air Force, calling them "Air Farce". (And I still do.) We exchanged a few heated e-mails on the subject. Finally, I reminded him that the Air Force has the MOAB and is not afraid to use it. I have not heard from him directly since. LOL
Congratulations, Taco, on your promotion. Your are one of the best.
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Good one Edith!
In my family, I have a brother that was an Air Force Officer, another brother that was an Air Force Enlisted Crew Chief, and a sister that attended the Air Force Academy.
I, however, joined the military! 
"Different Strokes for Different Folks...."
-Marty Horn
SFC, USA MP, Retired
President
Any Soldier Inc.
P.O. Box 29
Hoagland, IN 46745
Marty@AnySoldier.com
Freedom isn't free.
Just ask my son...and my daughter...
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Edie
- Joined on 05-25-2007
- Florida
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Good morning Marty,
Hope you and your family are enjoying this Memorial Day weekend. Is your son home? Hope he is safe. I am enjoying the latest George Strait CD and staying out of the traffic and away from the drunk, hungover teenage tourist on the beach. We live in a resort area of the Florida Panhandle of the Gulf of Mexico and this is one our busiest weekends, second only to the 4th of July.
My husband is an Air Force Viet Nam vet, Security Police for 24 years. My oldest brother was in the Marines, the other brother and our son served in the Army. Our daughter, however, used the intellegence her mother gave her and joined the Air Force . She is a MSGT stationed in Lakenheath, England. Her husband retired from the AF this past August.
Take care.
Edith
My Spellcheck is not working so please excuse any typos.
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