A freidn of mine was an MP in both wars. his battalion was three companys of regulars and one of reservists. The reservists (my friend’s company) were mostly NYPD. The battalion commander was to;d he needed to choose bodyguards. When he drew them from the reservists he was told that was hurting the feelings of the regulars. his response was ’yeah but these guys have already seen action and i want to live."
BE THIS GUY over 5 years ago
He still has the scar from opening a beer can to remind him of the horrors.
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault over 5 years ago
The images that haunt you. The smells.
(And that was in Florida.)
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 5 years ago
Definitely Ray. His intro?
Wizard of Ahz-no relation over 5 years ago
ah, the introduction of Ray.
A freidn of mine was an MP in both wars. his battalion was three companys of regulars and one of reservists. The reservists (my friend’s company) were mostly NYPD. The battalion commander was to;d he needed to choose bodyguards. When he drew them from the reservists he was told that was hurting the feelings of the regulars. his response was ’yeah but these guys have already seen action and i want to live."
Nyckname over 5 years ago
All together now, three, two, one, “HURRY UP AND WAIT”.
Masterskrain Premium Member over 5 years ago
But, B.D., remember your friend Phred, and the secret cache of Schlitz. War isn’t bad ALL the time…
Cozmik Cowboy over 5 years ago
BD smoking??
comixbomix over 5 years ago
No, cue The Doors…
BE THIS GUY over 5 years ago
For those asking when Ray made his first appearance:
https://www.gocomics.com/doonesbury/1990/09/24
Linguist over 5 years ago
BD’s right, of course. You never leave it – even after 54 years !
ChukLitl Premium Member over 5 years ago
Scots have their bagpipes, Americans blast rock. Hendrix’ “Machine Gun” was popular in Desert storm. Noriega got Nugent’s “Stranglehold.”