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One of the young naval officers I flew with in IFS won a gold "leg" medal in the Navy Fleet matches with pistol. I knew and competed with his father years back. Yes its nice looking bling and I am damned proud of mine. Semper Fi Rocky - Distinguished Pistol, Presidents 100 Pistol, 2600 club

It appears we are being slowly overrun with cultures that are adverse to our christian beliefs and fundamentals to the point we are rapidly becoming the minority. At what point do we become a society that does not reflect the tenents of our foundation in the USA? I fear we are fast becoming the...

Stevespages.com Has a listing of hundreds of gun manuals in pdf. Semper Fi Rocky

I read of this before and finally tried it. I have a dark blue car and try to keep it washed and waxed since it is a 20K investment. The bug crap seemed impervious to washing and was always apparent after a wash job. So ..... I sprayed some WD40 over the affected area and used my hand to smear...

Col Walsh will be 105 on 4May12. He is a legend in USMC and International shooting circles. He is triple Distinguished with rifle, pistol and international. Was a coach for olympic teams and a long time supporter of USMC competitive shooting and was also an FBI agent. He is an incredible man...

What fun. From a question about seeming double standards to individuals attacking personal points of view. I had hoped for better even though my original post was inflamatory in that I asked if there were double standards here when it came to race. What a shame it deteriorated.

Quito sits about 9000'msl and a drink or two can put you on your knees! I was asked to do a skydive in Quito for the embassy 4th of July picnic and it didn't dawn on me the rate of descent and landing speed! I hit like a crated piano. They asked if I would do another one and I told them the...

I got to spend a couple of weeks in Rio staying near Ipanema. The thing that struck me was how sexy the women dressed, looked and walked! Wasn't that way in other parts of the country and perhaps it was just near the "touristy" areas near the beach. Was also the first time I had seen volleyball...

What was yours? Mine included the Japanese Alps of Seizan for skiing, Mindanao for scuba with crocs, Ecuador for treasure hunting on the coast and in the Andes, Egypt and the pyramids and Luxor, Al Alamein and its history from WW2, Rhodesia for the gracious people and fantastic hunting...

Lots of time in Manta and Playas. Remember the balsa rafts? I did some diving there on some ballast stones and found some coins..... The locals spend lots of time on the beach searching for coins during the spring when tides are up. Ecuador esta interesante por los teresoros ....... Semper Fi Rocky

Parachuted from fixed wing. Guayaquil, Ecuador. Army observation plane. I was there on contract with USAID in mid 60's training the Ecuadorian Air Force and Army in aerial mapping which was my MOS in USMC.

You are correct. Never claimed to be and dunno about rumors. Just have a lot of substantial and proven abilities and experiences that are interesting.

I just saw a video of a Pilatus Porter in a near vertical and skydivers were moving in and out to touch the wing during the descent. Talk about wild? In my wildest dreams while jumping did I ever think such a thing possible. If anyone interested I'll try to find the link. Semper Fi Rocky with a...

Just to keep things exciting, has anyone else done an emergency exit from an aircraft? My claim to fame was not so exciting down in So America when the oil started coming out all over the windscreen and the PIC froze. I told him I could see what was going on and had good control. He was so...

I probably did 4-5 thousand hours before I flew kerosene driven engines. Are there any other piston engine pilots here who can chime in? Radials, flat, etc. And helicopters? Beech 18. R4D, Bell 47, Hiller 12E? I know there are other dnosaurs on this forum....... Semper Fi Rocky

Why is the shooting in FL getting so much attention and the one link included below isn't even mentioned by the news media? At least I've not seen any evidence of it except this link sent to me by my old police partner in CA. http://www.kmbc.com/news/30572405/detail.html...

Before any knee jerk reactions, this can be very serious in any number of ways. Here is the scenario; you are awakened at 0100 by glass breaking or some other sound that makes you wake up. As you listen, there are more noises that make it obvious someone is trying to break into your domicile...

I just finished the book from the library. Has been on the market for a year or so. KBL (Kill Bin Laden) is a barely disguised description of the raid that accomplished the fact. The author has solid credentials as far as I can determine, and the story is a good read. Semper Fi Rocky

Yes. Thanks...... I'm still looking. Semper Fi Rocky

I've tried several searches/engines and keep hitting a blank wall. I'm trying to locate Ed House who retired as a LtCol probably in the 80's? I saw his picture on a recruiting poster as part of a montage and his rank indicated LtCol. At that time I believe he was in the Pentagon and something to...

Thanks for the chuckles dude

Interservice rivalry aside, I don't often see any of the other services being able to recognize each other and giving an OooRahh, or Anchors Aweigh, or WhooAw, Zoom or whatever they say. It amuses me and reafirms my point when total strangers say, "Are you a Marine?". I sure know when the USMC...

What a butthead Can you see them doing tongue? Perhaps you have some personal experience that the rest of us are lacking? Yes I would hope all members of the different services are proud of it. It seems the USMC has an overall jump on the rest. Semper fi Rocky

If you can, ID yourself outside of the black ops? Would not want to compromise you but you must admit .....coming onto this forum and making claims that you are not willing to back up with verifiable contacts? This is a tough group of people and with lots of resources to out posers. I'd suggest...

Yeh I am a Marine. I respectfully accept your apology. Semper Fi Rocky p.s, I am watching your back door.... (just kidding)

Wow what a thread jack!

So what? Are you so adamant against gays that you attack anyone who disagrees with you? I have known some pretty damned dangerous gay gunfighters and brawlers and they are aware if they make a pass at me they are toast. I think this discussion between us is better done someplace else. Semper Fi...

I never conceded. YOU lose. I suspect a lack of history awareness and a too liberal education may be cause for your reply? I do not wish to attack you in this forum. It is futile to discuss this one on this forum. semper Fi Rocky I am a Marine and will not back down.

And, if they are brothers, and they are glad to see each other .....? Why do so many immediately think negative over emotional feelings expressed? If it was my son coming back from a combat zone I would not hesitate to give him the same kind of hug and kiss. Semper Fi Rocky

Photo notwithstanding...... my son and I kiss on the mouth and I can see a photo of us just like this. And your point is ...? Semper Fi Rocky

I read your reply and waited a few days to answer. Thank you for "No offense sir" and none was taken. I was a DI back in the 50's when the USMC was taking a serious hit for the Parris Island incident when flawed judgement was responsible for the deaths of some recruits. I have watched the...

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Are there any shooters here who are or have been on military shooting teams? I was, USMC in the 50's and 60's. Would be good to see current shooters make their presence known. Semper Fi Rocky Distinguished Pistol, Presidents 100, 2600 Club

When I got out of boot camp, I had been promoted to PFC. I spent my boot leave with my family at Camp Pendleton and my ol man took me to the SNCO club for beers. I have no idea how many SNCO's tacked on my stripes with a beer but my arms were sore for days. When I got my jump wings, they got...

When I was at Laughlin AFB I saw a lot of the new people coming in for primary right out of the academy wearing silver jump wings. They do it in a weekend or two at the Springs (COS)

Just some thoughts..... High capacity magazines will allow you to miss more often? If a gunfight requires enough ammo to start the Gulf War all over again, you are in a bad place without a Marine squad as backup. If you are intending to prepare for a firefight, you need at least three people...

You read it right!He was born in 2006 and was the reason I quit crop dusting at 70. Wanted to be home to watch him grow up as I had missed out with my older children. Was there for his birth, held him before his Momma did and he was still bloody and squalling. Was, and still am, overwhelmed...

My son insisted I watch it with him. He is 5. He fell asleep about 3/4 way thru it but still knows the dialogue and ending. I think there is a point from this but not sure what? Good special effects though. He woke us up this a.m. with a banana and making monkey noises. WTF is that all about? I...

BzB No it isn't. Its a 3700' single runway alongside highway 59 west of Pensacola and north of Gulf Shores.

Well hell.... I'm back in the system of IFS and will be operating out of Foley with FTM. Beats sitting around twiddling my thumbs. The new studs are about to be subjected to some interesting outlooks and viewpoints, all within the standards of course. Got some interesting insights into the USAF...

This may be old but 1st time I've seen it and it made me howl ..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdxrlszhRFc&feature=share Merry Christmas All Rocky

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU ALL. HAVE A SAFE AND GREAT NEW YEAR. SEMPER FI ROCKY

************************************ Thanks and I appreciate that. And thanks for your thoughtful reply. Semper Fi Rocky

Some really cool rides. I had a Healy 3000 in the early 60's. A MB 190SL mid 50's. Now I drive a Nissan Versa. Oh well ..... it gets me to work and back!

"I define vicious personal attacks for political or philosophical differences as incorrect. Do you disagree?" Brett That is one reason I joined the USMC many years ago... to defend the right to disagree. How we disagree is open to personal interpretations. Of course if you come at me physically...

Is that anything like the old days of being accused and convicted of "contemptuous looks"? Like I said, it doesn't really matter to me one way or other. It just appears like some are rather thin skinned and are looking for a concensus of opinion rather than take it to their source of irritation...

Brett without the definitive background that you allude to, are you being the editor of his posts or defining what is correct or not? I don't have a dog in this fight so the ultimate outcome doesn't matter to me. In fact, if you don't agree with my posts, you can always ban me? We all have the...

Without reading all the posts re A4, we all have our opinions. I am one of the crusty gray haired whatever is left farts and can appreciate both sides of the arguments. A4 has provided me with some pretty solid info and we have exchanged some acerbic posts. The fact remains, he is who he claims...

Schnugg NOW THATS FUNNY!

I had the distinct privilege again yesterday of talking to my old boss, a NAP who flew Corsairs in addition to the Banshee F2H2p, the F8U and F9F. Lowell Truax by name. Now in his 90's and sounds as sharp as he ever did. Shot down at least once over the China Sea when he was still a kid during...