"Army Strong"

[gringo]

"Be all that you can be!"- too intimidating, apparently.
"An Army of One"- too wordy and too much math
"Army Strong"?

Then there's the Marines:

"We're looking for a few good men".

Hasn't changed in god knows how long.

In my opinion, there's really only one real reason someone joins the Army- the Marines are just too tough.

 

[Scrapdog]

"Be all that you can be!"- too intimidating, apparently.
"An Army of One"- too wordy and too much math
"Army Strong"?

Then there's the Marines:

"We're looking for a few good men".

Hasn't changed in god knows how long.

In my opinion, there's really only one real reason someone joins the Army- the Marines are just too tough.

No offense - but this has to do with military aviation how?...

 

[gringo]

Well, it was either here or the "Ultralight/ Powered Parachute" section.

How about this, then...

Damn, I miss those Prowlers.

NOW it's a military aviation thing...

 

[Deuce130]

Anything beats "Cross into the Blue." I wonder how much money and how many focus groups the AF went through to come up with that dumb line. Aim High worked for 50 years, but I guess that got old, too.

 

[HA25]

"We're looking for a few good men".

Just as with the Aeronautical Information Manual fiasco, they'll have to prolly amend that to "We're looking for a few good people" soon I'm sure.

 

[USARET]

Well, it was either here or the "Ultralight/ Powered Parachute" section.

How about this, then...

dang, I miss those Prowlers.

NOW it's a military aviation thing...

Son, since it looks like your were never a pilot in the military, you really don't have anything to contribute to this forum. Why don't you just run along and play in the "Ultralight/Powered Parachute" section.

 

[gringo]

Son, since it looks like your were never a pilot in the military, you really don't have anything to contribute to this forum. Why don't you just run along and play in the "Ultralight/Powered Parachute" section.

Well, golly gee pops, I never said I was a pilot in the military.

I was a Navigator, though.

Does that count?

Seriously, though. Looking at your handle, I appreciate where you came from. After all, if it wasn't for the Army, who would sit on all the land the Marines conquered?

 

[frog_flyer]

No, the only reason people join the army is because it's the only branch that will accept illiterate people...



kidding, but seriously.

 

[yeahguy]

Hate to thread jump, but what was the AIM fiasco?

Something to do with changing terminology to further emasculate the pilot world?

 

[USARET]

gringo, thanks for your service. I think it all counts.

frog flyer, in exactly what capacity have you ever served your country?

 

[stearnst]

Hate to thread jump, but what was the AIM fiasco?

Something to do with changing terminology to further emasculate the pilot world?

I believe he was alluding to the fact that the AIM used to be called the AirMEN Information Manual. I'm not 100% sure about that, though.

 

[Wasted]

gringo, thanks for your service. I think it all counts.

frog flyer, in exactly what capacity have you ever served your country?

Is it me, or did somebody wake up this morning a little full of himself?

 

[HA25]

Hate to thread jump, but what was the AIM fiasco?

Something to do with changing terminology to further emasculate the pilot world?

Not to long ago, some feminists lobbied congress (or someplace else, maybe the FAA) as they decided that the term "Airman's Information Manual" was too sexist, and that potential women pilots were not being encouraged enough to fly because of a male dominated culture.. thus Aeronautical Information Manual, and a few other social engineering programs like Federally funded women in aviation grands and academic programs were started etc.. They're still working on "Airman's Certificate" I hear..

The social engineers will stop at nothing until they drag every woman out of what ever she's doing and make this over bloated pilot labor force, even more bloated with 50/50 ratios in all jobs applications.. But I've hi-jacked this thread and feel bad, so now I'm outta here..

 

[HA25]

gringo, thanks for your service. I think it all counts.

frog flyer, in exactly what capacity have you ever served your country?

He dude, I'm glad you did your thing and retired a full bird colonel and all, but I think you're being a bit hard here..

I too served, and frankly a lot more brutally (infantry soldier in two wars, with war wounds).. and you dont' hear me holding people to standards like you're doing, and the last time I checked, being a pilot in the airforce isn't exactly the hardest job in the military (at least physically).. heck women are doing all of those jobs now. You don't see women driving tanks, and humping 90lb ruck sacks on 20 mile road marches do you?

Chill out there colonel, and thanks for your service, even if I would have given my left nut to have been able to do the same myself, but you had to have two moon landings and 20/10 eyes to fly in the military in 1988.

 

[USARET]

He dude, I'm glad you did your thing and retired a full bird colonel and all, but I think you're being a bit hard here..

I too served, and frankly a lot more brutally (infantry soldier in two wars, with war wounds).. and you dont' hear me holding people to standards like you're doing, and the last time I checked, being a pilot in the airforce isn't exactly the hardest job in the military (at least physically).. heck women are doing all of those jobs now. You don't see women driving tanks, and humping 90lb ruck sacks on 20 mile road marches do you?

Chill out there colonel, and thanks for your service, even if I would have given my left nut to have been able to do the same myself, but you had to have two moon landings and 20/10 eyes to fly in the military in 1988.

Sorry to hear about your wounds. It's guys like you and the ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice that deserve our greatest thanks. As far as my previous post, it only applied to frog flyer who according to his profile, has never served and is therefore not remotely qualified to shoot his mouth off about the Army or any other branch of service.

 

[frog_flyer]

Nope, haven't served yet. 2.5 years till I get out of school.

It's fun to make fun of the army cadets; that's why I added the disclaimer at the bottom.

 

[HA25]

Sorry to hear about your wounds. It's guys like you and the ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice that deserve our greatest thanks. As far as my previous post, it only applied to frog flyer who according to his profile, has never served and is therefore not remotely qualified to shoot his mouth off about the Army or any other branch of service.

amen to that brother.. wont lie either, wounds were extremely minor and not worth mention I suppose..... so why did I?, Don't really know.. I suppose occasionally a chip appears on my shoulder that says to me "you should have been in an F-18 and not an M1" during Gulf War I...

Sorry to jump on you there, peace.

 

[Caveman]

Sorry to hear about your wounds. It's guys like you and the ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice that deserve our greatest thanks. As far as my previous post, it only applied to frog flyer who according to his profile, has never served and is therefore not remotely qualified to shoot his mouth off about the Army or any other branch of service.

Actually you applied the principle of Ready, Fire, Aim at gringo too. I guess two shots, one kill is pretty good for an Army dude. Army Strong!

 

[USARET]

Actually you applied the principle of Ready, Fire, Aim at gringo too. I guess two shots, one kill is pretty good for an Army dude. Army Strong!

Gringo only suffered a flesh wound, he'll be fine. As far as the "Army Strong" slogan goes, well lets just say I'm glad to be retired! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

 

[scarface]

I like the new Army commercial with the farm family and the emphasis on parental influence.
Army of one left a little to be desired, in my opinion.

 

[LIGHTDRIVER]

Wow , I wish I was as tough as you Gringo. I guess Pat Tillman couldn't hang with you either. You Gringo are my hero.

 

[thebest]

Marines aint the same as it was. Have you seen some of them coming out of there! THAT'S protecting us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[HA25]

Marines aint the same as it was. Have you seen some of them coming out of there! THAT'S protecting us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What do you mean? I've heard the standards at the Marine Corps are still as high as ever, and that there's no dumbed down Basic Training or co-ed crap like in the Airforce and Navy (and non-combat Army).

 

[DAL737FO]

"Be all that you can be!"- too intimidating, apparently.
"An Army of One"- too wordy and too much math
"Army Strong"?

Then there's the Marines:

"We're looking for a few good men".

Hasn't changed in god knows how long.

In my opinion, there's really only one real reason someone joins the Army- the Marines are just too tough.

A[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] little boy was standing in front of a mirror in the restroom at John F. Kennedy Airport, when in walked a Marine staff sergeant, dressed in his dress blues. The little boy turned to the Marine and said, "Wow! Are you a Marine?"[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Marine replied, "Why, yes I am, young man. Would you like to wear my hat?"[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"Boy, would I!," said the little boy. He took the hat and placed it on his head and turned to admire himself in the mirror.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]As he was looking in the mirror, he heard the door open and through a ray of bright light, a man entered the room. But, this was not just a man -- he was more than a man. He was an Airborne Ranger.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The little boy turned and went over to the soldier. As he approached him, he could see the reflection in his boots. His eyes widened as he stared up at the soldier's chest full of medals and combat ribbons. He tried to speak, but he couldn't. Finally, he took a deep breath, and managed to say, "Excuse me, Sir. Are you an Airborne Ranger?"[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Ranger replied with a thunderous voice, "Why yes, I am!! Would you like to shine my boots?"[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The little boy smiled, and said, "Oh, no sir!! I'm not a Marine. I'm just wearing his hat!"[/FONT]

My family loves the Army and Marines equally. Great Grand Dad Marine WWI, Grand dad Army WWII, Great Uncle Marine Korea and Vietnam, Dad Army Vietnam, Me Army Desert Storm.

 

[JCJ]

For those who haven't seen it yet. the recruiting video that just came out with the "Army Strong" slogan is pretty cool. The "Army Strong" motto makes alot more sense in the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSbCnWe6e1o

 

[Birdstrike]

Just one time I wish the PAO geeks or whoever drives the advertising budgets would ask the guys in the field for their opinion of an Army slogan, let alone suggestions of one from scratch. Multi-millions thrown at an advertising agency for "An Army Of One". We could have told them it was DOA. Army Strong is somewhat better...but not much. For this we paid millions while unresourced Class IX needs remain underfunded. We do need recruiting slogans I guess but there's got to be a better way...

 

[gringo]

You Gringo are my hero.

I know.