Category: true stories
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Ardennes was a proving ground……. An essay by William Marshall
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 brothers…
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We want war…….. An essay by William Marshal
In the quiet of the morning, a routine email from Google unveils the intricate world of air defense artillery—a daily testament to the far-reaching strategies that underscored my twenty years in the army. This reflection delves into the paradoxes of military aid and action, revealing a narrative where defense often morphs into offense, with global…
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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. …
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The cousin issue………. An essay by William Marshall
The cousin issue………. An essay by William Marshall Stopping this rampant gun violence will be in part lead by cousins. If we really want to stop this stuff, we have to make sure that our mentally ill “cousin” doesn’t get access to weapons. We have to begin to turn in our cousins for being too…
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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. SSG…
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Advanced Airborne School History
Advanced Airborne SchoolThe Advanced Airborne School maintains the readiness of the 82nd Airborne Division by preserving the ability to deploy anywhere in the world in 18 hours by either an airborne or airland assault. It trains selected personnel in Jumpmaster, Air Movement and Basic Airborne Techniques. It also advises and assists unit Commanders in the…
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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 to…
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One of the scariest briefings ever……… An essay by William Marshall
Hi, I’m SGT Marshall, today I will be administering your JMPI exam. You have three jumpers, two Hollywood, one Combat equipment, they are configured, Hollywood, Combat Equipment, Hollywood. You task is to inspect the jumpers using proper sequence and technique. When you find a deficiency you must call it off, using proper nomenclature and if…