A very serious set of rules

[tufftom4]

The vets in here will like this.

 

 

A very serious set of rules:

 

RULES FOR KICK'N ASS

 

Some one has a keen sense of humor.. and a Red=White and Blue heart!!!

Rules for the Non-Military (Make sure you read #11 twice)

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 ass.

 

2. When you witness, firsthand,

someone burning the American Flag in protest - kick their ass.

 

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 ass.

 

4. If you were never in the military, DO NOT pretend that you were.

Wearing battle dress uniforms (BDU's) 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,

but now it will only make you look stupid and get your ass 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 ass kicking (children are exempt).

 

6. If you witness someone calling the Coast Guard 'non-military',

inform them of their mistake - and kick their ass.

 

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 ass-kicking.

 

8. '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 ass!

 

9. 'Flyboy' (Air Force), 'Jarhead' (Marines), 'Grunt' (Army), 'Squid' (Navy),

'Puddle Jumpers' (Coast Guard), Bubblehead (Sub sailor), 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 ass kicked.

 

10. Last, but not least, whether or not you become a member of the military, support our troops and their families. Every Thanksgiving and religious 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 God for our military and the sacrifices they make every day.

Without them, our country would get its ass kicked.

 

11. 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.

 

 

Oh, AND ONE MORE:

 

12. ONE LAST THING: If you got this email and didn't pass it on -guess what - you deserve to get your ass kicked!

 

I sent this to you, not because I didn't want to get my ass kicked,BUT, BECAUSE YOU ARE A VERY, VERY SPECIAL PERSON

AND I KNOW YOU WILL NOT BE OFFENDED AND ARE PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN AND WILL SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS.

 

THANK YOU

 

WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, "ONLY" - BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!

 

I am a USMC vet.

Edited March 25, 2017 by tufftom4

[Yammer Dan]

Great set of rules Tom!!

[Flyinfool]

Amen

 

Unfortunately lots of people seem to need

[Yammer Dan]

Amen

 

Unfortunately lots of people seem to need

 

 

Or Learn to READ!!

[sydem]

I admire all the men and women who willingly sacrifice to protect my freedom. Respect and thank you don't seem enough but it's all I got.

 

IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM!!

[revks]

I like it. I didn't serve in the military but my brother, three uncles. my son, my son-in-law, three nephews and a niece either have served or are currently serving.

All I could manage is firefighter and EMS. no bullets flying my way.

 

My son is a Marine and so my wife being a Marine mom (doesn't wear combat boots) could definitely kick someone's ass for not showing respect to our armed forces.

[stanG]

Concur 100 percent!

[ChiefCass]

This is coming from a vet: Me.

This is why you (Civilians) may sometimes get a strange look after acknowledging a vet's service...

It's a very good essay written in an informative manner for any and all to read and truly covers my thinking on the topic.

I'm posting it as a reply to this thread because it is the mirror of rules presented above and just might help foster understanding.

 

http://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/thank-you-for-your-service

 

Thanks for your time.

 

Carl F. "Cass" Cascaddan, GSMC(SW), USN Ret.

[Roosternthehenhaus]

In my personal experience I find that there is usually some kind of guilt associated with interactions with civilians and other veterans. I personally always feel a twinge of guilt when I meet an active duty soldier. I have often been told by older men that either they wish they had served or that they feel guilty for not serving during a wartime period. I am grateful that many people are able to have that feeling because it means that there have been periods of peace and the American Dream is going strong. I think it would be great if there was no more death but good people will continue to risk a piece or all of their youth to keep the dream alive. Funny thing is that most young guys when I joined were seeking the thrill and don't consider it a sacrifice. I had lots of good times despite all the tragedy and would do it again because the guys that didn't come home helped shape the life the rest of us live now.

[djh3]

I too feel awkward at times when folks say thanks. The couple articles I read here lately made me stop and think. I am Desert Storm and prior. So some stuff going on but I was states side so what could I have done in Po dunk Oklahoma. I worked on cargo aircraft that were used for training, pretty run of the mill fly 5 days a week thing. So I had a couple of first term guys that evidently I helped make a good impression on. When the re upped they went to A-10 tank killers and F-16. I saw them years later at a school and they both deployed when we went over to kick Sadams azz. Had I not been there would they? I also flew as a Crew Chief on those cargo aircraft. Helping deliver mail (important back in them days) supplies and such to make life better for our troops stationed overseas.

So I guess when I look at it that way I did make a difference and served proudly. Not to mention the scouts and other local things we were engaged in our town. However it still makes me feel a little strange. I just smile most times and say thanks.

[coreyhill]

Great set of rules. I would add the men and women of the National Guard and Air Guard as well.

[Woody]

I too feel awkward at times when folks say thanks.

 

 

It is a team effort if you put on that uniform your part of the team no matter how or where you serve.