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Two Marines, Two Generations, Two Wars. On December 8, 2009 by pitschwm. When the conversation ended, it did not end in typical fashion. The conversation reached a point where words no longer were needed. No questions of why were ever brought up. It ended with never forget or dwell on the holidays missed, always remember your fellow brother and sister Marines, and we will leave it at that.

These men and women, wait at home, wondering and worrying about how their loved one is doing overseas. At the same time, wives and children continue on with their lives and give up the opportunity to share experiences with their soldiers.

Nothing old, nothing new, nothing borrowed. Website and then was reposted to the Milblogging. Monday, November 9, 2009,.

A look back at changing technology and its effect on personnel safety. This is a list of all of the comments I have made so far on my class mates Blogs. Some closing of the gates is inevitable, if the mind itself is to become a creative power.

It had nothing to do with morality. And right then I submitted. I would go to the war- I would kill and maybe die- because I was embarrassed not to. Information about the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940.

For the Greater Good? On How Young is Too Young? Mkunka on How Young is Too Young? Joshpoel on How Young is Too Young? How Many Lives is Too Many Lives? By mkunka on September 24, 2009. Meaning, instead of fearing everything about death, we just accept it for what it is; death is part of the cycle of life.

Blogging has been an interesting, educational, and eye-opening experience for me. Now that the semester is coming to a close, this blog assignment is also coming to a close.

He can tell war stories.