Which Branch of the Military is Best?

[Tim Frank]

A Soldier, a Sailor, an Airman and a Marine got into an argument about which branch of the service was The Best. The arguing became so heated the four servicemen failed to see an oncoming truck as they crossed the street.
They were hit by the truck and killed instantly. Soon, the four servicemen found themselves at the pearly gates of Heaven. There, they met Saint Peter and decided that only he could be the ultimate source of truth and honesty.
So, the four servicemen asked him, Saint Peter, which branch of the United States Armed Forces is the best? Saint Peter replied, I can't answer that. However, I will ask God what He thinks the next time I see Him. Meanwhile, thank you for your service on Earth and welcome to Heaven.
Sometime later the four servicemen see Saint Peter and remind him of the question they had asked when first entering Heaven, and asked Saint Peter if he was able to ask God for the answer to their answer. Suddenly, a sparkling white dove lands on Saint Peter's shoulder. In the doves beak is a note glistening with gold dust. Saint Peter opens the note, trumpets blare, gold dust drifts into the air, harps play crescendos and Saint Peter begins to read the note aloud to the four servicemen:

MEMORANDUM FROM THE DESK OF THE ALMIGHTY
TO: All Former Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines
SUBJECT: Which Military Service Is the Best
DATE: Eternally

1. All branches of the United States Armed Forces are honorable and noble.
2. Each serves America well and with distinction.
3. Serving in the United States military represents a great honor warranting special respect, tribute, and dedication from your fellow man.
4. Always be proud of that.

Warm Regards,

GOD, USMC (Ret.)
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[MikDee]

So, you Jarheads get special dispensation huh? :lol:

 

[southkogs]

... LOL. "He" also has a whale tail on the back of his Chris Craft, only uses Mobile 1 oil and non-ethanol gas.

... oh, and He loves grilled miniature giraffe.

 

[NYBo]

He was, of course, just playing with them. The real answer is the US Coast Guard!

 

[chestypuller]

USMC the mens department of the Navy.

 

[Gyrene]

Sounds like a true story...

 

[PiratePast40]

He was, of course, just playing with them. The real answer is the US Coast Guard!

Except that you need to be really tall to join the Coast Guard. In case your ship sinks, you need to be able to walk ashore!

 

[PiratePast40]

USMC the mens department of the Navy.

I'm ex Navy. My son and one of my younger brothers was in the Marine Corps. I know better than to poke a stick at that line! :lol:
And yes, I know the history of the great Chesty Puller.

 

[gonfishn]

For those who may not know. The Marines do not have medical folks so all come out of the Navy (8404). I was a Navy Corpsman attached to the marines for ten years. Was treated like gold. We were always at the front. As for the best branch we all bleed red.

 

[southkogs]

...As for the best branch we all bleed red.

Well said.

 

[Gyrene]

For those who may not know. The Marines do not have medical folks so all come out of the Navy (8404). I was a Navy Corpsman attached to the marines for ten years. Was treated like gold. We were always at the front. As for the best branch we all bleed red.

I will buy any corpsman any drink he wants any time.:yo:

 

[NYBo]

Except that you need to be really tall to join the Coast Guard. In case your ship sinks, you need to be able to walk ashore!

:facepalm:

 

[NYBo]

USMC the mens department of the Navy.

BTW, who was it that saved your namesake's bacon at Guadalcanal?

 

[john cole]

In case you all didn't realize it all the other branches are just extensions of the Army:argue:, LOL

 

[redneck joe]

He was, of course, just playing with them. The real answer is the US Coast Guard!

thank you for even knowing they are part of our country's defense. Too many people do not.




rj

 

[NYBo]

thank you for even knowing they are part of our country's defense. Too many people do not.




rj

Well, it would be kind of embarrassing if I didn't know that! But you are correct: Many don't realize that the CG is a military service. I recall a story told by Adm. Thad Allen that occurred when he was Commandant. He was sitting next to the Commandant of the Marine Corps at some sort of Congressional hearing or other. The Marine made some comment about the MC being the smallest branch of the military! Allen wisely bit his tongue.:facepalm:

 

[sam60]

FWIW, I thing all of them are great! As a side note, Coast Guard Cape is on The Weather Channel as I post this.