No walking on Ardennes between 0630 and 0730, if you did, you heard about it. Ardennes was a proving ground for us. We ran Area J, we ran Longstreet for the Division run but for the most part we ran Ardennes. I grew up on Ardennes. There we times when we brawled with our brothersContinue reading “Ardennes was a proving ground……. An essay by William Marshall”
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It is my job to judge you………… An essay by William Marshall
I asked him in my best military tone, “Say again?” “Yep,” he said, “Basically, if I read the Bible correctly, it is my job to judge you and help you to see the error in your ways, according to the Bible. You should understand that you are wrong and lost in your sin, in accordanceContinue reading “It is my job to judge you………… An essay by William Marshall”
Strike in Advance vs. Turn the other cheek…… An essay by William Marshall
USA is opposite of Christ…… right? We employ, Strike in advance, strength through power, defy me and I destroy you. Whereas Christ recommends the opposite, turn the other cheek, help no matter what, wash the feet of, condemn not lest yea be condemned……. USA is opposite of Christ……. Let’s forgive others their transgressions and weContinue reading “Strike in Advance vs. Turn the other cheek…… An essay by William Marshall”
Whose to blame (Your life matters to me)………… An essay by William Marshall
Most of us have been touched by suicide. If you haven’t, it will come. It is particularly confusing to us when we watch our mentors, our leaders succumb to some crazy call to end their lives. It always makes me look at myself. Look inward. Try to place blame on……. On……… I guess I haveContinue reading “Whose to blame (Your life matters to me)………… An essay by William Marshall”
You are always right………. An essay by William Marshall
It is easier for me to see now. You are always right. No matter who you are, where you are, what your are doing, where you have been……… you know deep inside, that you are right. That you have been right. You might have gotten some bad outcomes, mistakes could have been made, errors occurred. Continue reading “You are always right………. An essay by William Marshall”
Poor is a legend……….. An essay by William Marshall
Poor is a legend……….. An essay by William Marshall Did you ever meet someone that was obviously meant to be doing what they are doing? SSG Poor was that guy for me. I was the new 1SG of HHB 5-52 ADA. I wasn’t even wearing the diamond yet, I was still a nonpromotable SFC. SSGContinue reading “Poor is a legend……….. An essay by William Marshall”
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I’m not a Christian, I’m different………. An essay by William Marshall
I’m not a Christian, I’m different………. An essay by William Marshall She said, “No, I’m not a Christian, I’m different.” She went on, “Christians are assholes you see. They think they don’t have to be nice or care or give to others cause Jesus gonna come scoop up their mess when he comes back toContinue reading “I’m not a Christian, I’m different………. An essay by William Marshall”
Rookie Numbers…….. An essay by William Marshall
Dan tells the story about how when they got back from Desert Storm, we had so many new TURDs(Trainee Under Rigorous Development) that they couldn’t remember their names. One of the old school hats, may have been Tim Bingham, started giving them numbers, those number became the Rookie numbers we all know and love now……..
I wrote the book ……… An essay by William Marshall
In January of 1995 Edition V of the 82nd Airborne’s Airborne Standing Operating Procedures was published. For all intents, I wrote that book. It started as manilla folders at the old school at Green Ramp. As I was promoted in the organization to deputy committee chief, Dan Bennett also gave me the project as myContinue reading “I wrote the book ……… An essay by William Marshall”