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3. I agree. They just don't understand.

Mon Sep 8, 2025, 10:04 AM

Sep 8

They don't understand what basic is like, chow halls, respect between different ranks, etc

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People who never served will not understand life in military. [View all] Duncanpup Sep 8 OP

May in Germany. A glorious sunny cold morning underpants Sep 8 #1

Warrior Duncanpup Sep 8 #7

Hey, a boar's gotta crap in the woods too you know Metaphorical Sep 8 #13

? Was those moments with wild boars. Duncanpup Sep 8 #18

I think that was Hohensfels underpants Sep 9 #19

The Girl Scouts admiral Duncanpup Sep 8 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Duncanpup Sep 8 #10

You lucky dog! When I was in there no girls allowed at sea. Dammit. marble falls Sep 8 #12

Loved you in apocalypse now. Duncanpup Sep 8 #11

I agree. They just don't understand. Wifes husband Sep 8 #3

How could we and why MuseRider Sep 8 #4

It is sarcasm Duncanpup Sep 8 #6

😂 Duncanpup Sep 8 #9

This happened to a couple of my shipmates EYESORE 9001 Sep 8 #16

I'm always impressed by how many Vets are on this site. 70sEraVet Sep 8 #17

Decommissioned outdoor urinal on the DMZ HAB911 Wednesday #20