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Post by Trebias on Nov 28, 2008 20:44:36 GMT -5
Welcome to both of you, boot camps. If you have any questions about the fleet, feel free to ask.
And, if it helps:
corps
c.1275, cors "body," from O.Fr. cors, from L. corpus "body" (see corporeal). The -p- was re-inserted 15c., following Fr., based on L. original. Sense in Eng. evolved from "dead body" (13c.) to "live body" (14c.) to "body of citizens" (15c.) to "band of knights" (1464). The modern military sense (1704) is from Fr. corps d'armée (16c.), picked up in Eng. during Marlborough's campaigns.
I guess it's pronounced that way since the French don't feel the need to pronounce all the letters in their words? They are freakin' French, after all.
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Post by /|/afamere on Nov 28, 2008 21:52:48 GMT -5
wow thanks for that!!!
Now I know, XD
What ship are you currently on? I remember someone telling me... and I need to know soe things about DC-men out in the Fleet... like what all their job consists of...
Thanks, XD
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Barrowss
Three of Clubs
Its easyer to fight for ones beliefs than it is to live by them.
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Post by Barrowss on Nov 28, 2008 22:00:44 GMT -5
awesome, so theres other navy people out there as well on this? Cool beans. I cant wait to finish corpschool and hit the fleet. My grandfather was a medic for the army and I wanted to be a medic in the military in his footsteps, i just chose Navy instead of army  But anyway, thanks for the info on the word ' corpsman ' thats really interesting. |
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Post by Kitty on Nov 28, 2008 22:15:10 GMT -5
:: makes and appearance to wave. :: Hi
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Post by Yuiven on Nov 28, 2008 22:41:50 GMT -5
Hello Barrowss! Welcome to Suits of Decadence, and all of the madness that's here.  It's nice to meet you. I hope you enjoy your time on the board. |
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Barrowss
Three of Clubs
Its easyer to fight for ones beliefs than it is to live by them.
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Post by Barrowss on Nov 29, 2008 13:09:52 GMT -5
thanks for the welcome both of you  The more I read around the more it seems this is a cross between Roger Zelazny's (Spelling?) Amber series and a verry dark allice in wonder land >_< (Btw, if any of you have not read the Amber series, from what I can see here, most of you might love it) |
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Post by Shinigami on Nov 29, 2008 16:18:41 GMT -5
Heyla! Welcome to SoD. As you can see, we're a friendly bunch, if a bit lacking in the sanity department. We've pretty much decided that it makes things easier to deal with.
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Barrowss
Three of Clubs
Its easyer to fight for ones beliefs than it is to live by them.
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Post by Barrowss on Nov 29, 2008 21:12:34 GMT -5
If you guys were not crazy I dont think I would stay around |
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Post by seraaches on Nov 29, 2008 21:26:18 GMT -5
You joined the Navy; that's proof enough that your upstairs is a bit mixed up. xD
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Post by /|/afamere on Nov 29, 2008 21:34:27 GMT -5
XD, Too True Sera!!! Well... we love the sea and the Tear Gas... *has to go through it again...* Proceduer: 1: get tear gas pill 2: put on hot plate 3: remove gas mask and state the sailors creed...
I am a United States Sailor.
I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.
I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and all who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.
I proudly serve my country’s Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment .
I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.
4: put mask back on 5: clear mask 6: exit... Now if you know anything about Tear Gas... military style... its really bad... it does its job something good!!!... I nearly puked on 1/20 of a dose... now I haev to do 100%!!! and say that Creed while under the influenec... SO I AM CRAZY!!! |
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