Tex Chatham
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BJJ, BBQ, and some good tunes. Just a Recon Marine trying not to be slow, loud, and harmless.
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On this day in 2007, one of the greatest warriors and Recon Marines I ever had the honor and privilege to serve with, Maj Doug Zembiec was KIA in Sadr City while leading an Iraqi counterterrorism unit on a raid targeting the Mahdi Army. When his Iraqi unit called over the…
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Because POS Matthew Perry disrespected Keanu Reeves for no reason, here’s a thread about a regular dude who likes to train BJJ and seeks continued self improvement.
Posted from Entering Manhood:
Keanu was abandoned by his father at 3 and grew up with 3 different stepfathers. 1/
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This man could buy everything, and instead, every day, he gets up and chooses one thing that cannot be bought. To be a good man. The world needs strong men like Keanu. 💪 /
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On this day in 2007, one of the greatest warriors and Recon Marines I ever had the honor and privilege to serve with, Maj Doug Zembiec was KIA in Sadr City while leading an Iraqi counterterrorism unit on a raid targeting the Mahdi Army. When his Iraqi unit called over the…1/6
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1997, paparazzi found him walking one morning with a homeless man in LA, listening to him and sharing his life for a few hours.
Sometimes, the ones most broken from the inside are the ones most willing to help others. 5/
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Keanu lives in a small apartment and is often seen riding the subway in NYC. When filming the movie "The Lake House," he overheard two costume assistants, one crying they would lose there house if they did not pay $20,000 - That day, Keanu deposited the amount in their bank. 3/
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He donated millions to hospitals, including $75 million of his earnings from “The Matrix” to charities.
In 2010, on his birthday, he walked into a bakery & bought a brioche with a single candle, ate it in front of the bakery, and shared coffee w people who stopped to talk. 4/
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He has dyslexia. His dream of becoming a hockey player was shattered by a serious accident. His daughter died at birth. His wife died in a car accident. His best friend, River Phoenix, died of an overdose. His sister battled cancer. No bodyguards, no luxury houses. 2/
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On this day in 2008, on a muddy street in Baqubah, Iraq, two of the greatest warriors this country produced in the last 20 years, Nate Hardy and Mike Koch, and two men I was honored and humbled to serve with were KIA while conducting a raid against an enemy compound. During the…
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And take responsibility for your actions. Never forget those that were killed. And never let rest those that killed them.”
Doug was survived by his wife and young daughter. Fair winds and following seas Lion of Fallujah.
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radio for evac, the transmission was “five wounded and one martyred.” For his actions, Doug was posthumously awarded the Silver Star. Doug earned the nickname “Lion of Fallujah” as Echo Co Cmdr 2/1 during the initial assault of Fallujah in 2004. Doug was a legend at 2nd Force…
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Serve your country. Teach. Mentor. Give something back to society. Lead from the front. Conquer your fears. Be a good friend. Be humble and be self-confident. Appreciate your friends and family. Be a leader and not a follower. Be valorous on the field of battle…
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a two time New Mexico state champion and two time All-American at the Naval Academy. At Doug’s funeral, his quotes were read: “Be a man of principle. Fight for what you believe in. Keep your word. Live with integrity. Be brave. Believe in something bigger than yourself…
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And take responsibility for your actions. Never forget those that were killed. And never let rest those that killed them.”
Doug left behind a wife and young daughter. RIP Lion of Fallujah 6/6
@LSArifles
@smcroasters
@darksandpiper
@maxmorton6GDM
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While he was a Plt Cmdr at 2nd Force Recon Co, I remember he would do a 10 mile ruck run on a random Tuesday, beat the shit out of his entire Platoon during bull in the ring, and at pre-scuba hold the cadre under water during snorkel hits. Doug was also a great wrestler. He was…
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On this day in 2008, on a muddy street in Baqubah, Iraq, two of the greatest warriors this country produced in the last 20 years, Nate Hardy and Mike Koch, and two men I was honored and humbled to serve with were KIA while conducting a raid against an enemy compound. During the…
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Today in 2004, Capt Brent Morel was KIA in Fallujah while leading his Recon Marines. Faced with continual enemy fire he led an assault across an open field to save others. He was awarded the Navy Cross. The epitome of battlefield leadership.
@LSArifles
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radio for evac, the transmission was “five wounded and one martyred.” For his actions he was posthumously awarded the Silver Star. Doug earned the nickname “Lion of Fallujah” as Echo Co Cmdr 2/1 during the initial assault of Fallujah in 2004. Doug was a legend at 2nd Force…2/6
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Serve your country. Teach. Mentor. Give something back to society. Lead from the front. Conquer your fears. Be a good friend. Be humble and be self-confident. Appreciate your friends and family. Be a leader and not a follower. Be valorous on the field of battle…5/6
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a two time NM state champ and two time All-American at the Naval Academy. At Doug’s funeral, his quotes were read: “Be a man of principle. Fight for what you believe in. Keep your word. Live with integrity. Be brave. Believe in something bigger than yourself…4/6
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Recognize the dude in the middle that just earned his BJJ Brown belt?
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Bravery of medics/corpsmen never cease to amaze me. Reminds me of the 1/75 B Co 2nd plt Ranger medic wounded on a raid in Mosul. When we got back to the compound, I visited him in the FOB medical facility. He cried because he had to go home and leave his guys. Think about that.
For his extraordinary heroism and bravery on May 7, 1970 in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam, Kenneth Michael Kays was awarded the Medal of Honor. “Doc” Kays survived the war but sadly, he passed away in 1991 at the age of 42. Remember Kenneth. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸
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To say GySgt Kemp upheld the highest traditions of the USMC is an understatement. A 23 year old Gunny. Think about that. Earned the Navy Cross as a Sqd ldr. Reenlisted to return to combat as a Plt Sgt. Fair Winds and following seas Gunny.
U.S. Marine Corps GySgt Marwick Leroy Kemp passed away on February 18, 1969 from wounds sustained in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. Marwick was 23 years old & from Pensacola, Florida. L Co, 3rd Bn, 26th Marines. Navy Cross. Remember Marwick today. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸
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While he was at 2nd Force Recon Co, I remember he would do a 10 mile ruck run on a random Tuesday, beat the shit out of his whole Plt during bull in the ring sessions, and at pre-scuba hold the cadre under water during snorkel hits. Doug was also a great wrestler. He was…3/6
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Everyone know this badass? Arguably the first American fighter with high level grappling and striking. Also, notice the other beast in his corner? The first elite wrestler in the UFC.
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become a SEAL. Both came from military families. Mike’s father retired from the Air Force. Nate’s grandfathers served in WW2. One in the Navy on PT 109 with JFK and the other was a Marine at Iwo Jima. Nate and Mike became Dev Operators in 2007. Fair winds and following seas.
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initial breach, Mike was 1 and Nate was 2. Both were fatally wounded upon entry. Nate’s final act of bravery was killing the enemy at the breach point and dragging Mike to a secure location. Both died next to each other on that cold night far from home, and they are buried…
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Recommend reading this citation. Uncommon valor did not cease in 1970. The GWOT generation rose to the occasion. To say this warrior upheld the highest traditions of the USMC is an understatement. “…shielded HIS Marines…” Fair winds and following seas Cpl Jason Dunham.
United States Marine Corps Corporal Jason Lee Dunham passed away on April 22, 2004 from wounds sustained 8 days before in Karabilah, Iraq. For his extraordinary heroism & bravery, Jason was awarded the Medal of Honor. He was 22 years old. Remember Jason. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸
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next to each other in Arlington. Mike left behind a fiance and Nate left behind a wife and young child. Both men were 29 years old. Nate was from NH and enlisted in the Navy after HS to become a SEAL. Mike was from PA and spent a year at Penn St before enlisting in the Navy to…
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@keebler45
CAR…check, Afghan…check, Iraq…check, GWOT…check, Sea Service…check, double expert…check. Respect my man.
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To say this young Marine gallantly gave his life for his country is an understatement. Recommend reading this citation of a real life 0331 Animal Mother. Fair winds and following seas PFC Burke.
U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Robert Charles Burke selflessly sacrificed his life in the service of our country on May 17, 1968 in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. For his extraordinary heroism & bravery that day, Robert was awarded the Medal of Honor. He was 18. Hero🇺🇸
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Today I’d like to honor USMC Cpl Matthew Conley from Killen, AL with this outstanding tribute by Jason Isbell. Matt was KIA on 2/19/06 in Ramadi. He was 21 years old. Matt was a sqd ldr in 3/7 when his vehicle hit an IED…
Jason Isbell - Dress Blues
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Someone from
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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Stephen Clark Barrett selflessly sacrificed his life saving his Marines on January 25, 1968 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. For his extraordinary heroism & bravery that day, Stephen was awarded the Silver Star. “Doc” was 19 years old. Hero.
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Know this badass? The pride of Midland, TX. After HS, worked the oil fields then went to Harvard to play OL at only 6’ 195 lbs. Became team MVP. After graduation, moved to NYC to become an actor.
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Thanks to
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This might be the most unbelievable citation I’ve ever read. To say Sgt Robinson upheld the highest traditions of the US military might be the greatest understatement ever written.
United States Army Sergeant James William Robinson Jr. selflessly sacrificed his life for his Army brothers on April 11, 1966 in Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam. For his extraordinary heroism and bravery that day, James was awarded the Medal of Honor. He was 25 years old. Hero.
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You want to know what intrepidity and bravery looks like? Fair winds and following seas SSgt Robert J Miller.
If you read only one thing on this platform today, make it this.🇺🇸
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Met this badass in 2002 when he spoke to an ARS class in Ft Story. The epitome of a Recon Marine Officer. The irony of this story, he was introduced by then Capt Doug Zembiec before he became the legendary Lion of Fallujah and was subsequently KIA in Sadr City in 2007. Fair winds
For his extraordinary heroism and bravery on April 2, 1972 in Dong Ha, South Vietnam, then U.S. Marine Corps Captain John Walter Ripley was awarded the Navy Cross. Sadly, Colonel Ripley passed away on October 28, 2008 at the age of 69. Remember John today. He is an American Hero.
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become a SEAL. Both came from military families. Mike’s father retired from the Air Force. Nate’s grandfathers served in WW2. One in the Navy on PT 109 with JFK and the other was a Marine at Iwo Jima. Nate and Mike became Dev Operators in 2007. Fair winds and following seas.
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initial breach, Mike was 1 and Nate was 2. Both were fatally wounded upon entry. Nate’s final act of bravery was killing the enemy at the breach point and dragging Mike to a secure location. Both died next to each other on that cold night far from home, and they are buried…
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I hope everyone knows this badass? One of the true MMA OGs. Also, the first elite striker in MMA. The greatest fight that never was, this dude vs Rickson circa 1996.
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In honor of our 247th birthday, this Bruce tune is dedicated to a Marine from Raritan, NJ. John “Machine Gun” Basilone was born in 1916. He dropped out of school at 15. In 1934, he enlisted in the Army. While in…
Bruce Springsteen - Tougher Than the Rest
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A unbelievable example of bravery and small unit leadership. To say LCpl McWhorter upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps is an understatement. Fair winds and following seas Marine.
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal James Elmer McWhorter selflessly sacrificed his life saving his fellow Marines on August 22, 1969 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. For his extraordinary heroism that day, James was awarded the Navy Cross. He was 20 years old. American Hero.🇺🇸
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next to each other in Arlington. Mike left behind a fiance and Nate left behind a wife and young child. Both men were 29 years old. Nate was from NH and enlisted in the Navy after HS to become a SEAL. Mike was from PA and spent a year at Penn St before enlisting in the Navy to…
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This one goes out to our friend
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Vince Gill and Patty Loveless - “Go Rest High On That Mountain"
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This is for the young Infantry 2nd Lts out there in IOC and IOBC. A standard all young Platoon Commanders should strive to uphold. To say Lt Christman upheld the highest traditions of the USMC is an understatement. Fair winds and following seas Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Second Lieutenant William John Christman III was killed in action on February 22, 1969 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. For his extraordinary heroism and bravery that day, William was awarded the Navy Cross. He was 23 years old. Remember William today. Hero
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A must read for all you young Infantry Company Commanders out there. To say he upheld the finest traditions of the Marine Corps is an understatement. Fair winds and following seas Skipper. How is this not a MOH?
U.S. Marine Corps Captain Michael Peter Getlin selflessly sacrificed his life in the service of our country on March 30, 1967 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. For his extraordinary heroism and bravery that day, Michael was awarded the Navy Cross. He was 27 years old. Hero.🇺🇸
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Recommend learning about one of the legends of the Recon community Gunny Fryman. Gave his life while leading a Vietnamese unit for MACV (SEALs and Recon Marines were the Naval component). One year prior this badass earned the Navy Cross while leading a Force Plt. Fair winds Gunny
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Roy Allen Fryman selflessly sacrificed his life in the service of our country on August 24, 1969 in Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam. For his extraordinary heroism and bravery that day, Roy was awarded the Silver Star. He was 35 years old.🇺🇸
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If Bob Dylan opened the door for singer/songwriters in country, this one from 1970 was the explosive breach. Nashville and country music was never the same. In 1965, Kristofferson was an Army Captain helo…
Kris Kristofferson - Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down
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OTD in 1945, 40 brave young men scaled a 556ft hill, under fire, on a remote volcanic island in the Pacific known as “Sulpher Island” to fly old glory and boost morale. What kind of man led these Marines? Harold…
Johnny Cash - The Ballad of Ira Hayes
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This is such an amazing photo of a team from 1st Force taken at a MACV compound in 1968. I have a similar one many years later. We all look the same whether it’s 1968, 1998, or 2018. The bad ass SAR corpsman, two bruisers, salty smirks, young Capt, low regs…beautiful.
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This is such a great picture. Young Marines doing Marine shit. Becoming men in combat but still boys at heart.
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Anyone know this badass? Went by Devil Anse. “Always with a Winchester, a sack full of cartridges around his neck, a pair of good Smith and Wessons, and Damascus blades luxuriate from his boot legs…he virtually sleeps with one eye open.”
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@Texas_Made956
Excellent Greco throw followed be transition to mount then ground/pound for the verbal sub. I would have liked to have seen her maintain her bearing a little more and a far side underhook on the throw…I’m being picky. Overall solid performance.
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Everyone know these badasses? Known as the “filthy thirteen” demo squad. These dudes from 1944 were the same as the ones 60 years later in 2004.
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Know this badass? Enlisted in the USMC at 18, trained under Cus D’Amato, had a 17-0 record as a pro boxer before moving to Hollywood. Some called him Paulie.
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How bout my man here starting his BJJ journey. PSA: being able to fight is a life skill like swimming, starting a fire, building a shelter, changing a tire, etc. if you’re a dude that isn’t comfortable and can’t maintain composure during a physical confrontation, fix yourself.
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Last night. This dude was running around less than 48 hours ago. Texas
@ClaudesBBQ
@thisgrilllife
@goonsquadfowler
@shuqilleoatmeal
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Let’s kick off SRV week with where it all started. Stephen Ray Vaughan was born in Dallas in 1954. SRV began playing guitar at the age of 7 because he wanted to copy his older…
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Pride And Joy (Live at Montreux 1982)
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“Jump up and down! Get rid of that fukin rattle. I don’t want to get shot again.” Badass of the highest order.
Jerry ‘Mad Dog’ Shriver
10/8/66 Bronze Star w/v
10/2766 Silver Star
5/2/67 Bronze Star w/v
5/5/67 Soldier's Medal
10/8/67 ARCOM w/V
9/23/67 Bronze Star w/v
10/23/67 Bronze Star w/v
5/13/68 Bronze Star w/v
11/4/68 Bronze Star w/v
4/24/69 Silver Star (awarded posthumously)
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Know this badass? The pride of Houston, TX and graduate of Bellaire HS. Also the cousin of Gene Autry. My man is 70. Don’t be a fat body. There’s extreme benefits to being fit.
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@Super70sSports
In 1994, you could stroll in here with the intent to buy a Pearl Jam CD and walk out with a date for the movies at the other end of the mall.
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Know this badass? Often said about this Devil Dog: “A mismatched blend of dapper gent and street thug who had great taste in vehicles, music, clothes, and women.”
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pilot and a graduate of Ranger school. He volunteered to deploy to Vietnam but the Army told him his next assignment was teaching English literature at West Point. Kris turned down the assignment, resigned his commission, and moved to Nashville to be a songwriter. His family…
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@LSArifles
This St Paddy’s, I’m remembering the most Irish dude I ever served with. Capt John McKenna from Brooklyn, commissioned, became a NY State Trooper, compelled to return to lead Marines in combat. KIA in Fallujah on 8/16/06. Posthumous Silver Star. RIP Son of Erin.
@nyspolice
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The undisputed
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Lynyrd Skynyrd - Tuesday's Gone
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1st Mar Div ADC. Chesty retired in 1955. He received his nickname due his barrel chest and aggressive stance. Happy birthday Chesty, wherever you are.
@maxmorton6GDM
@bigdumbkidusmc
@TonytheTiger57
@JoeBeeWanKenobi
@wayofftheres
@bullimusmaximus
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disowned him. While in Nashville he was a janitor at Columbia Records and flew helos for an oil company out to the Gulf oil rigs off Louisiana. One day, Kris flew a helo onto Johnny Cash’s front yard with a beer in one hand and songs in the other. One of the songs was “Sunday…
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Everyone know this badass? He didn’t start boxing until he was in the Marine Corps. After he won the Illinois HS state championship in 7 track events, the state changed the rules to only allow an athlete to compete in 4 events. His son played in the NFL.
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The scene was the summer of 2000 and your boy Tex is in patrol phase of ARS (Amphibious Reconnaissance School but the kids these days call it BRC or Basic Recon Course). Back then, the school was in Ft Story, VA but patrol…
Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
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At
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Metallica - The Four Horsemen
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Mornin’ Comin’ Down.” Cash performed the song in ‘69 on his show. Kris won 1970 songwriter of the year for Cash’s performance. And the rest is history. We’ll do a two for today and travel to 1975 for arguably the greatest country album ever recorded by our favorite Austin hippie.
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You know this badass? The epitome of a combat leader. He captained a noble band.
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@BreannaMorello
Rules to be a Floridian:
1. Live in state min of 5 yrs
2. Drive from Miami to Key West stopping to snorkel/dive at John Pennekamp
3. Catch a stone crab, successfully pull a claw off and throw back
4. Eat oysters in Apalachicola
5. Complain about drivers with Ohio/NY tags
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at the time: “he seemed to come out of nowhere, a Zorro-type figure in a riverboat gambler's hat, roaring into the '82 Montreux festival with a '59 Stratocaster at his hip and two flame-throwing sidekicks he called Double Trouble. He had no album, no record contract, no name…
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You know this badass? The pride of Jacksonville, Fl, but kown as the Mississippi Kid. Would often give a dude a smack in the mouth if they got out of line. Good athlete too.
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Coming in at
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Van Halen - D.O.A.
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a Distinguished Service Cross, and retired a Lt Gen after 37 years of service. His ancestors were one of the original settlers of Virginia in 1621. Chesty attempted to enlist in the Army in 1916 to fight, but was too young and his parents wouldn’t give consent. The next year…
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Know this badass? “I was a miner and I was a cowboy but mostly I was a hobo. I fought wherever I could, any place they were putting up a purse. I got beat a lot. I improved. But I remember the beatings I took. I got more one round knockouts than anybody.”
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Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, Chesty was awarded his 5th Navy Cross. During the battle Chesty said “We’ve been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." He later was promoted to Brigadier Gen and became the…
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Let’s celebrate all Recon Marines past and present on 0321 Day. I’ve said it before, there’s no better warrior on planet earth under the age of 25 than a Recon Marine Sgt/TL who has graduated from the Basic Reconnaissance Course and Scout Sniper School. Aarugha!
@wayofftheres
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Here’s one from Live at the Old Quarter, Houston, Texas in 1973. The album has been described as the “Rosetta Stone” of Texas music. I always wondered if it’s the same dude on every live record that yells “whew!”
Townes Van Zandt-White Freightliner Blues
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Here’s a great live version of the title track off SRV’s debut album. This one’s for
@TejanoVaquero
. Let’s pick up where we left off. Following the Montreux…
Stevie Ray Vaughan, BB King, & Albert Collins - Texas Flood Live at New Orleans Jazz Festival
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Here’s one from 1973 in memoriam of the passing of James Buffett of Pascagoula. Jerry Jeff took him to Key West in ‘71 and the rest is history. Fair winds and following seas to the King of Gulf and Western.
Jimmy Buffett - The Great Filling Station Holdup
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he attended VMI but left after one year to enlist in the USMC to “go where the guns are!” and fight in WW1. Chesty fought in the Banana Wars and saw extensive combat in both Haiti and Nicaragua. Following the Banana Wars, he commanded a unit in the China Marines. When WW2…
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One of you POGs at
@USMC
needs their mission in life to review every Silver Star and Navy Cross during Vietnam for potential upgrade before the recipient or a family member that remembers him dies. This Marine earned a Navy Cross. While you’re at it, review all the GWOT NAM Vs.
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Know this badass? Fought Larry Holmes for the HW title at the Astrodome in 1982. Ahead of his time by 20 years. More geared towards a successful MMA career than boxing. Would have been a HW UFC champ.
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Know this badass? “He’s always with a Winchester, a sack around his neck full of cartridges, a pair of good Smith and Wessons, a pair of good Damascus blades luxuriate constantly from his boot legs. He sleeps with one eye open. The boys say he has an eye in the back of his head.”
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Toby Keith Covel was born in OK in 1961. After HS, he worked the oil fields, played semi pro football, and performed in small OK and TX honky-tonks. He busked in Nashville for years before his debut at 32. RIP TK. You did well.
Toby Keith-Strangers Again
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began, Chesty was the Battalion Commander of 1/7 on Guadalcanal. Under his command, John “Machine Gun” Basilone and Douglas Munro were awarded the Medal of Honor. Munro was only Coast Guardsman to receive the MOH. Chesty was awarded his 3rd Navy Cross. Chesty led 1st Marines…
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This tune always reminded me of this picture of USMC 1LT Baldomero Lopez leading his men of 3rd Plt, A Co, 1/5 when they landed on Inchon on 09/15/50. A minute after the photo was taken, Lt Lopez earned the Medal of Honor…
Whiskeytown- Houses On The Hill
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People sleep on the pride of Katy, TX but his first album, 1989’s Killin’ Time is without question a top 10 country record of all time. And he wrote all the songs. This cut from his excellent second album is pure G/W gold.
Clint Black - The Gulf Of Mexico
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Here’s a great Jimmy Buffett song by ol Waylon. I think a tribute week for Jimmy is in order. We’ll cover some forgotten gems from 1970-77 and learn how a NOLA street singer turned into Margaritaville. Pick it Moon.
Waylon Jennings - He Went to Paris
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Today is 0317 Scout Sniper day, so let’s honor all Hunters of Gunmen and Professionally Instructed Gunmen out there, even the SF and SEAL Snipers. I’m sorry, but I’ll never recognize 0317, it will always be 8541.
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How this tune from 2002 never became a
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Hank Williams III-5 Shots Of Whiskey
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Here’s one that goes out to all the OG GWOTs who were in when 9/11 happened and those who raised their right hand after it happened. I remember like it was yesterday standing in the quarterdeck at 2nd Force when the Rangers…
Tift Merritt-Bird Of Freedom
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on Peleliu, one of the bloodiest battles of WW2. He lost 1700 of his 3000 men. His younger brother, Samuel, also a Marine Officer, was KIA in Guam. During the Korean War, Chesty again commanded 1st Marines during the Inchon landing and was awarded the Silver Star. At the…
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This one off CW’s 2020 Western Swing album might he his most personal. There are very few country acts that can sing, write, and have the ability to crossover to a critical rock audience. My man is in rarified air.
Colter Wall-Houlihans at the Holiday Inn
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Guaranteed dialogue prior to getting wet:
“You gotta be shitten me! This water hazard didn’t look like this on the map. Who the fuk planned this route? Fuk it! I got an extra pair of socks in my ruck.”
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