On this Veterans Day, as a former GRUNT, for those of you who might not know
the meaning of this. GRUNT equals:
G-Ground
R-Replacement
U-Usually
N-Not
T-Trainable.
Happy Vets Day to all.
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USMC Air wing radar technician on F4B/N Phantoms
I was in VMFA-531, but still a gorgeous plane.
was proof that American ingenuity could make even a brick fly.
The Phantom was an excellent air to air fighter and ground attack aircraft, just an all around capable airframe.
The self-deprecating humor of the military. It helps if you don't take yourself too seriously. 
-One of Uncle Sam's Misguided Children
I had a sailor tell me that Navy stood for
N=Never
A=Again
V=Volunteer
Y=Yourself.
Hand salute.
Joint Army Navy Fuck Up.
To serve in some Army units I made liberal use of that acronym.
In one unit I checked in the same day as the new CO. He was a full bird who was coming off rwo years duty at Camp Pendleton. He informed me he planned to make up for all the shit he received there. My reply was "Bring it, sir," of course. The officers in the Battalion were aghast at how this officer on track to receive his star and an NCO would throw insults back ansoldiers. I just always ended mine with "cur" (pronounced 'sir')
I was sad I couldn't extend my TDD with that unit. Besides the banter with the Colonel I met many fine soldies.
US ARMY = Uncle Sam Ain't Released Me Yet
For that. Brightens the day a bit. 
Crunchies.
Thats the sound our body makes, while vehicles roll over them.
Build the Airmen amenities first and then go back and ask for more $ for the runways.
