Subdeacon Joe Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) if I told him I thought a US Marine Sergeant was hot! Edited January 24, 2017 by Subdeacon Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Ya know, Joe... I think he might've agreed wit'cha after he caught a glimpse...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) One of these days when I've had a drink or two and it's just us guys, I'll tell you about me as a 2nd Lt running into an army female drill Sgt at Ft. Sill OK in 1967. In no way was she hot but she was memorable. Edited January 24, 2017 by Noz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Careful what you boys say; she could probably whip us all and not break a sweat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I believe I saw a "Star of David" on her sword. Pretty fancy looking blade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) I believe I saw a "Star of David" on her sword. Pretty fancy looking blade Not wanting to shift hijack this thread, there is a "Star of David" near the hilt. I'm curious as to it's significance. But back to the original topic... Bad but pleasant puns about "close order drill" come to mind. Edited January 24, 2017 by Charlie Harley, #14153 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I believe I saw a "Star of David" on her sword. Pretty fancy looking blade Not quite. http://www.marlowwhite.com/military-sword-information/m-faq-six-point-star.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Not wanting to shift hijack this thread, there is a "Star of David" near the hilt. I'm curious as to it's significance. But back to the original topic... Bad but pleasant puns about "close order drill" come to mind. I think you would get a quick refresher course in "close quarters combat". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit Bull Tex Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 You need to look up what the 6 pointed star mean. Study what it was used for.Look at it close.There are three different elements of six in it. 666 is the mark of the beast.That is not the star of David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Not quite. http://www.marlowwhite.com/military-sword-information/m-faq-six-point-star.html Thank you much, Alpo. Interesting back story. I'm less ignorant than five minutes ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Several things I see in the photos. Two different Sargent. Check the stripes and ribbon layout. Not sure of rate. First photo has more than one woman in it. Three others..maybe more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Not quite. http://www.marlowwhite.com/military-sword-information/m-faq-six-point-star.html Thanks Alpo. I was wondering about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Y'know, Joe, that first picture gives a whole new meaning to "Women marching for our rights!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 ran into some female Marines on base during AIT and they were also privates but sure were pretty. made me wish i had joined the Marines instead. but then again most girls are pretty when you are 18 and have been away from women for a while in training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Several things I see in the photos. Two different Sargent. Check the stripes and ribbon layout. Not sure of rate. First photo has more than one woman in it. Three others..maybe more. The upper one's rank is Sergeant (E5). A Drill Instructor marching a female platoon. The second one's rank is Gunnery Sergeant. If you mean rate, like in the Navy, rates do not exist in the Marine Corps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Not quite. http://www.marlowwhite.com/military-sword-information/m-faq-six-point-star.html A fellow can larn all sorts of things in this here Saloon. Thanks for the info, Alpo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Y'know, Joe, that first picture gives a whole new meaning to "Women marching for our rights!" A seriously true statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 NCOs carry swords for only a few purposes. One of them is "ceremony, commanding troops under arms". Since all them orher BAMs is carryin' rifles, there is the "troops under arms". Wonder what the ceremony was? Aside from the "different ribbons" and "different stripes", that top one looks like a redhead. One should not mess with redheaded women who carry swords. If she's left-handed one should run like hell in t'other direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 NCOs carry swords for only a few purposes. One of them is "ceremony, commanding troops under arms". Since all them orher BAMs is carryin' rifles, there is the "troops under arms". Wonder what the ceremony was? Aside from the "different ribbons" and "different stripes", that top one looks like a redhead. One should not mess with redheaded women who carry swords. If she's left-handed one should run like hell in t'other direction. Seeing that the platoon is not quite in step, I'd say the ceremony is "training." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Falcon, SASS # 46139 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 NO COMMENT! PF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Stud Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 That's not a bad lookin' Marine... But you know... with the lingerin' crap from the previous admin... I'd have to check that out in a transdender bathroom... to pass muster on it. I would carry a knife. ts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Y'know, Joe, that first picture gives a whole new meaning to "Women marching for our rights!" Yep. I think the thread I found it on talked of empowering women. To those who pointed out that the photos are of different Marines, yes, I knew that. But the second one, I think, is pretty easy on the eye too. Maybe it's just armed women. Several things I see in the photos. Two different Sargent. Check the stripes and ribbon layout. Not sure of rate. First photo has more than one woman in it. Three others..maybe more. You let me down, CH. You could have said "Just look at their racks." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Subdeacon Joe, I am a gentleman outwardly. You as a red blooded American man should not have to be told how to look at a woman and appreciate her without expressing your inner thoughts which we ALL have. ================= And I would not use the term rack. As a navy person, a rack is a place to sleep when you get time. ;^) These women are volunteers as are all now days. That alone gets my respect. They appear to take their job very seriously. They all have my greatest admiration which seems a bit inadequate. They deserve so much more as do all that serve in our military. Past, Present and Future. ------------------ As far as knowing what rank or rate other services have, I don't know. I was only in contact with Navy personnel except for the occasional base gate guard (Marines) or gang way sentry. (usually Navy but some times a Marine would hold the dock side post) Then there is the time that has pasted. Over 45 years. That's enough reminiscing for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Subdeacon Joe, I am a gentleman outwardly. You as a red blooded American man should not have to be told how to look at a woman and appreciate her without expressing your inner thoughts which we ALL have. ================= And I would not use the term rack. As a navy person, a rack is a place to sleep when you get time. ;^) Well, lets just say that Secretary of Defense Mattis has quite a rack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 He may be out of practice lately, but I bet those metal things handing below his ribbons mean he's a rifleman! (Ain't they all?!) I have only one thing to say about those images at the top of the thread...(probably get me in trouble with someone, but...) : BAM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 He may be out of practice lately, but I bet those metal things handing below his ribbons mean he's a rifleman! (Ain't they all?!) I have only one thing to say about those images at the top of the thread...(probably get me in trouble with someone, but...) : BAM! LOL... They tended to call the male Marines "HAMs" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 My daughter in law is a retired Marine Corps Capt. and is probably in as good a shape as she was back then. She teaches aerobics and yoga classes now to stay in shape and earn extra money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 My dad's Navy sword has the star and looks just like this one. Stainless blade ca. 1950 http://picclick.ca/US-Navy-Ceremonial-Sword-Harry-L-Workman-Conqueror-371792137723.html#&gid=1&pid=8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 My Pa would have been pointing her out to ME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Wouldn't she be considered 'out of uniform' because she has something in her left hand? ..........Widder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Creek,5759 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 The first one is a Sergeant the one holding the sword is a Gunnery Sergeant . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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