U.S. Naval Gun Fire Support “

• “My Kid Fought In Iraq

So Your Kid Can Party In College and Protest”

• “A Dead Enemy Is A Peaceful Enemy –

Blessed Be The Peacemakers”

• “Some people spend an entire lifetime

wondering if they made a difference in

the world.

But US Marines don’t have that problem."

I want this bumper sticker. Its pretty much what I used to say to my infantry friends when they'd be bragging about "One shot One Kill"

I was Army Fire Support. I remember one day in particular, we were at a pre-basic event for new national guard recruits and everyone was talking about their jobs. It was me, an infantry friend, a truck driver and a mechanic. Everyone was trying to one up the others while talking to a group of people and it went something like this:

Truck Drivers: Well I bring supplies, food, and equipment to everyone. Who signed up to be a truck driver?

(Few kids raise their hands)

Mechanic: He cant do his job If I don't take care of his vehicle, who signed up to be a mechanic?

(A few others raise theres)

Infantry Friend: YEA WELL, I Go on the front lines and combat our enemies, I believe in one shot one kill, Who's badass enough to have signed up for Infantry?

(Ton of hands go up)

Me: *chuckle*

IF: Whats so funny, Bick?

Me: One Shot one kill, that's all?

IF: YEA? SO?

Me: I am a member of the Eyes of Death, the line of sight for the King of The battle, Field Artillery. Unlike my Infantry friend here, I believe in One Shot Ten Kills, anything less is a waste of rounds. I am an Army Fire Support Specialist. Who here is coming to join me?

(Two... Two Kids raise their hands)

Me: Well.... dang... fair enough. You two kids 21? No? Never mind then, was going to invite you out for drinks.

Was it a bit out of line? Yes. Hilarious? Also yes. I have nothing but respect for my brother in arms, but just like any family, you have to give them grief from time to time.