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Music Appreciation

George McGovern

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4. May I ask where and when you were a Marine? 'Though I've read "Once a Marine, Always a Marine".

Reply to MarineCombatEngineer (Reply #3)

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 11:54 PM

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Our so-called president must be an enemy of his own soldiers in some respects. I have never served, but a good friend was a Tunnel Rat in Vietnam. He's an honorable man, but devoid of any scrap of respect for trump. He did his duty, above and beyond I think, but his warrior''s heart is broken.

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Thank you. I've not heard this in a while Figarosmom Feb 21 #1

Such a powerful poignant song MarineCombatEngineer. Timeless. Tearbringer. George McGovern Saturday #2

I'm tearful at the trauma our troops are experiencing because of the ego of our "current' president". MarineCombatEngineer Saturday #3

May I ask where and when you were a Marine? 'Though I've read "Once a Marine, Always a Marine". George McGovern Saturday #4

As far as where, I served all over the world, 2 tours in Nam, Desert Storm MarineCombatEngineer Sunday #5

Thank You. I like your last sentence. Not long ago I happened upon your latest George McGovern Sunday #6

Thank you, greatly appreciated. MarineCombatEngineer Sunday #7

Can I ask your given name? I'm Allan. If you'd rather not say, it's okay. George McGovern Sunday #8