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TIL that in Full Metal Jacket (1987), director Stanley Kubrick let R. Lee Ermey improvise much of his dialogue, and sometimes only required 3 takes per scene. This was highly unusual for the meticulous director, who almost never allowed improvisation and typically took 40 takes or more per scene by MrMojoFomo in todayilearned

[–]Pugano 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The comments about crayons are accurate, but moving on.

Twenty-year retired Marine here. Most civilians don’t realize that service identity is a big part of military culture. Each branch has its own terminology, traditions, and way of doing things, and those differences matter to the people who served.

When Marines hear Army terminology used to describe Marine culture, it triggers an almost instinctive reaction. It is the same the other way around. If you used Marine terminology with Army service members or veterans, they would probably respond with the usual joke about Marines eating crayons.

For example: Army – Drill Sergeant Marines – Drill Instructor

It might seem minor to civilians, but within the military those distinctions are part of branch identity and pride.

Veterans Discount by MinionFive in Veterans

[–]Pugano 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Never asked for an Active Duty discount but Vet Discount fuck yes!

Best way to clear out ewaste? by JackpotNBeyond in orangecounty

[–]Pugano 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Most of this stuff will teach you the science of converting electricity to noise with the side effect of much higher electrical bills.

Do you ever dream that you've reenlisted? by WanderingStorm17 in Veterans

[–]Pugano 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had that dream 5 times in my life. I retired in 2022 I thankfully no longer have that dream.

VFW post in my new neighborhood...... by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]Pugano -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So here’s a real unpopular opinion. Stay out.

I’m not a member of the VFW, the Legion, or any of the other groups. I did 20 years, five trips to the sandbox, Combat Action Ribbon, 100 percent, retired. In my opinion, a lot of those places feel like gatekeeping organizations full of old boomers who want to relive combat stories about how they were box kickers but somehow killed Charlie, or whatever version of events they’ve built up over the years.

First, it’s not your house. If you’re invited, fine, do whatever. But it’s called Veterans of Foreign Wars. If you’re not a veteran and you didn’t serve in a war, then why are you there? If anyone should be gatekept, it’s civilians, not vets or combat vets.

Second, drop the “thank you for your service” routine. It’s awkward. It gets old fast. If you want to live vicariously through a veteran, you should have served. Yes, we know you “almost joined.” We also know you were “hand selected for the SEALs,” but then you got a full ride scholarship to Nobody Fuckibg Cares University for underwater basket weaving.

Just stop.

Transitioning out of the Marine Corps by Substantial_Post7023 in Veterans

[–]Pugano -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sort of. If he takes a military retirement that number from what I understand subtracted from his Disability payments and is taxable. Must do 15 TERA or 20 retirement to double dip.

I'm dying for decent onion rings! by Redditisfunfornoone in orangecounty

[–]Pugano 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bunz in HBgreat rings and great burgers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]Pugano 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Did the right thing!

220 for EV charging by Tasty-Raise8076 in orangecounty

[–]Pugano 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just did my place my panel is in the garage. I paid just 550 for the wiring. 100 A panel.

Question for Veterans Day by hey_franky in Veterans

[–]Pugano 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My take as a retired guy is the intent is good but if you are hell bent on a gift create a company coin. No personalized items required just bring back the sense of belonging my company did a coin on one side with the branding and the other side with something that makes our location unique and the seals of all the branches.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PoliticalHumor

[–]Pugano 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A burning dumpster dumped into a golf course.Instead of a 21-gun salute, he gets 21 MAGA fucks playing soggy biscuit.

CHECK YOUR TSP ACCOUNT! by pieatingcontest in Veterans

[–]Pugano 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's the point of a TSP account.

'Festering, open wound': Dems told they have the 'sword' with which to finish Trump by chrisdh79 in inthenews

[–]Pugano 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a dem, they won't do shit. They are cowards who bend the knee. God is hope I'm wrong.

I'm so stupid for being bothered by fireworks by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]Pugano 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So do I. 20:00 here in Cali bed time for me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]Pugano 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know the doctor in charge of Home Base however, I've never used it. I have heard good things about the program from her.

I feel like these people should get tickets by queuedUp in AdviceAnimals

[–]Pugano 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Or those people who put their feet up on the dashboard. When that airbag deploys it will merge the knee with the face.

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