So I’ve been reading up on the latest books out there regarding being married to the military and how to cope with our lives in this environment. All I can say is WOW! There are a few pretty good books out there! Most, if not all are just very vague, simply stating ‘military’ or 'soldier' and from their point of view being in just their husbands MOS but still vague and sometimes inaccurate pertaining to the masses. If you or someone you know isn't aware please inform them that our guys are Marines and NOT soldiers! Depending on how "moto" your Marine is he may rudely correct the unsuspecting individual of how strongly these men feel about going through the toughest boot camp around and a part of the "Few and the Proud". Marines may be the smallest force, but have been a part of every major war requiring the strongest punch in the face and show of force for the United States or our allies.
One of the lady authors referred to the traditions and abbreviations our husbands use on a daily basis as ‘really stupid acronyms and jargon’.
I get utterly flabbergasted and kind of ticked off to read these books! Thank goodness most are for informational purposes only.
My hope and prayer is to put out more clearly defined information which helps everyone that has anything to do with the Marine Corps a better understanding of why our lives are the way they are. As the Marine Corps have proved time and time again, this organization is unique and is set apart from all the rest. So our traditions, views, organizations and ways of life are just as different. We are proud, patriotic, close knit and take care of our own at all costs. I’m off to go and do some more research!
Take a LINKS class! You'll get a lot of info that way. If you like the gossip, well just keep that to yourself ;P
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