Maybe you can be one of us......
Due to the round the clock news coverage of the ground offensive of the Iraq war, the US Air Force has lost it's place as the most important branch of the military in the eyes of the public. The US Army and US Marine Corps are now seen as just as important as the US Air Force with the US Navy and the Coast Guard ("the Baby Navy") far behind. In addition, a large majority of Americans pick the US Marine Corps as the "most prestigious" branch of the armed forces. This is not all that surprising to the Great El-ahrairah. Like we used to say in the Marines, there are only two branches of the US military, the grunts and everyone else who support us. Which would you want to be a part of? The rear-area pogues who whine about per diem rates ("What? Per diem is only $3.00 per day? This sucks!") or the front-line grunts who are doing all the work and have more important things to worry about? Luckily Americans know the difference.
posted by The Great El-ahrairah @ 11:43
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Well, that is an interesting view. We could argue all day over who is better, a small pissing match over whose johnson is bigger. But at the end of the day, does it matter? I don't really care if the general public sees the Air Force as more prestigious. I care more about the mission. Is it done?
As an Airman (Air Force airman, not Navy airman) I have done more than my share of deployments. I have seen combat. Haven't had to gut people with my teeth yet or other such tactics, though. But the Marines and Army seem to need planes to get to the enemy. The air support, I always thought, was appreciated. Along with the in flight refuels. Not to mention help with lots (and I know this much) of comm support. (To include training on how it works).
So lets just leave it alone. You guys are great ground troops. We have a great Air Force. And yes, a great Navy too. We are getting it done. Hoorah for us.
P.S.- Our johnson's are bigger.
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