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Mike B · 31 May 2009, 06:35 AM

WOW ! Very cool indeed. I love all the movies he's been in !! A true classic American !!

JJ Irani · 31 May 2009, 06:37 AM

Great story and pics, Ron......thanks for sharing!!

Next time you meet Gunny, ask him if Hollywood needs a Kojak look alike!!

BigHat · 31 May 2009, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Great story and pics, Ron......thanks for sharing!!

Next time you meet Gunny, ask him if Hollywood needs a Kojak look alike!!

JJ,
You know those remake movies and TV shows are really the rage. If I were you, I'd work on my " Who loves ya baby!!"

JJ Irani · 31 May 2009, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

JJ,
You know those remake movies and TV shows are really the rage. If I were you, I'd work on my " Who loves ya baby!!"

Right on, Matt.....this guy's long gone, but JJ's still alive!!

Bimmernate · 31 May 2009, 06:59 AM

Great day indeed! thas really cool

TheVTCGuy · 31 May 2009, 07:08 AM

Ron, how COOL is that!? I am a big fan of "Gunny" Matter of fact, I'm watching "Mail Call" on the Military channel right now! I'm a former Military Helicopter Pilot myself Ron, although I flew in the SUPERIOR Helicopter Pilot's branch, the US Navy.. (Ok, here we go, Army vs. Navy Helicopter Pilot rivalry

) But right now, I am SO jealous of your day with Gunny. Thanks Very much for sharing!!!!

dardeca · 31 May 2009, 07:22 AM

Great post!!

landroverking · 31 May 2009, 08:06 AM

Very very Cool, I too am a fan of Gunny, Thanks so much for sharing.

jay

stnmikita · 31 May 2009, 08:45 AM

Ron,

First and foremost, thank you for your service!

Second, thank you for the great pics and an amazing thread. If anyone has not seen Lee Ermey in Full Metal Jacket, you need to watch it immediately. Be sure and put the little ones to bed first though.

Watchdog · 31 May 2009, 08:51 AM

Probably the coolest thread I've seen in a while . . .

swatty · 31 May 2009, 09:28 AM

Nice post Ron, great story and pics

Andad · 31 May 2009, 09:42 AM

Good work Ron.

Great pix.

marshallr47 · 31 May 2009, 09:50 AM

Thanks guys for all your comments. It's made my day if some of you enjoyed the read.

As for the digital pattern, the Army Aviation Combat Uniform or A2CUs as we call it, came out around '05-'06.

JJ, there's always room for you in Hollywood

.

Thanks again.

Lol-x · 31 May 2009, 09:51 AM

Thanks Ron for sharing your experience, excellent photos. I'm impressed with the passion for Rolex

too cool

DARK_KNIGHT · 31 May 2009, 10:12 AM

Now how cool is that !!!!!! Wow! Ultra Cool.

Lucky you !

chicagowatchman · 31 May 2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sojourner

Simply awesome...!!!! Thanks a bunch for this post - easily one of the coolest threads I've seen in a while..!!!

X2!!!!

Z-Sub · 31 May 2009, 12:01 PM

Love the shots and yes you two have the same smiles.

Cato · 31 May 2009, 12:10 PM

LUCKY!!!

He's the real "McCoy!" He fought in Vietnam then served as a drill instructor. I've always had a soft spot in my heart of USMC DIs, being a Navy OCS grad myself.

buz-lh · 31 May 2009, 07:37 PM

Thanks for the great pictures and your service.

Gaijin · 31 May 2009, 10:05 PM

CWO 4! Respect Chief!

Man. You got to meet R. Lee! Awesome!

He looks like he is ready for another combat tour and could hack it easily!

Too cool!

rsmithsss · 31 May 2009, 10:23 PM

Gunny is THE MAN!! Be sure to remind us when it airs in September!!

MrCowboy99 · 31 May 2009, 10:39 PM

very cool

marshallr47 · 31 May 2009, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

Ron,
When did they come out with the digital cammie flight suits?

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

CWO 4! Respect Chief!

Man. You got to meet R. Lee! Awesome!

He looks like he is ready for another combat tour and could hack it easily!

Too cool!

For 65, he was in great shape. He's still hardcore.

Alcan · 1 June 2009, 12:01 AM

Great stuff, Ron!

marshallr47 · 2 June 2009, 12:27 PM

When I find out when the show airs, I'll let you guys know.

mck22 · 2 June 2009, 12:31 PM

Great story and photos, Thanks for your service!!!!!1

pz93c · 2 June 2009, 12:34 PM

Excellent.

B. Doggy · 2 June 2009, 12:54 PM

Woooooooooooweeeeee!!!!!

Skullring · 2 June 2009, 01:07 PM

Wow. Great story.

31 May 2009, 06:37 AM	#32
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Great story and pics, Ron......thanks for sharing!! Next time you meet Gunny, ask him if Hollywood needs a Kojak look alike!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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31 May 2009, 09:50 AM	#43
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Thanks guys for all your comments. It's made my day if some of you enjoyed the read. As for the digital pattern, the Army Aviation Combat Uniform or A2CUs as we call it, came out around '05-'06. JJ, there's always room for you in Hollywood . Thanks again. __________________ Ron

31 May 2009, 09:51 AM	#44
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Thanks Ron for sharing your experience, excellent photos. I'm impressed with the passion for Rolex too cool __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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31 May 2009, 06:35 AM	#31
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	WOW ! Very cool indeed. I love all the movies he's been in !! A true classic American !!

31 May 2009, 06:59 AM	#35
Bimmernate Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Nate Location: USA Watch: 14060M Posts: 273	Great day indeed! thas really cool

31 May 2009, 07:08 AM	#36
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Ron, how COOL is that!? I am a big fan of "Gunny" Matter of fact, I'm watching "Mail Call" on the Military channel right now! I'm a former Military Helicopter Pilot myself Ron, although I flew in the SUPERIOR Helicopter Pilot's branch, the US Navy.. (Ok, here we go, Army vs. Navy Helicopter Pilot rivalry ) But right now, I am SO jealous of your day with Gunny. Thanks Very much for sharing!!!!

31 May 2009, 07:22 AM	#37
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,477	Great post!!

31 May 2009, 08:06 AM	#38
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Very very Cool, I too am a fan of Gunny, Thanks so much for sharing. jay

31 May 2009, 08:45 AM	#39
stnmikita "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: East Coast Posts: 254	Ron, First and foremost, thank you for your service! Second, thank you for the great pics and an amazing thread. If anyone has not seen Lee Ermey in Full Metal Jacket, you need to watch it immediately. Be sure and put the little ones to bed first though.

31 May 2009, 08:51 AM	#40
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Probably the coolest thread I've seen in a while . . .

31 May 2009, 09:28 AM	#41
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Nice post Ron, great story and pics

31 May 2009, 10:12 AM	#45
DARK_KNIGHT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Dothan Watch: Cartier Posts: 1,236	Now how cool is that !!!!!! Wow! Ultra Cool. Lucky you !

31 May 2009, 12:10 PM	#48
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	LUCKY!!! He's the real "McCoy!" He fought in Vietnam then served as a drill instructor. I've always had a soft spot in my heart of USMC DIs, being a Navy OCS grad myself.

31 May 2009, 07:37 PM	#49
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Thanks for the great pictures and your service. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

31 May 2009, 10:05 PM	#50
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	CWO 4! Respect Chief! Man. You got to meet R. Lee! Awesome! He looks like he is ready for another combat tour and could hack it easily! Too cool!

31 May 2009, 10:23 PM	#51
rsmithsss Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Watch: LV Sub Posts: 129	Gunny is THE MAN!! Be sure to remind us when it airs in September!!

31 May 2009, 10:39 PM	#52
MrCowboy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mac Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,367	very cool __________________ I do not offer or provide any Rolex investment advice or opinion regarding the nature, potential, value, suitability or profitability of any particular watch, collections of watches, transaction or investment watch collecting strategy, and you shall be fully responsible for any watch decisions you make, and such decisions will be based solely on your evaluation of your financial circumstances, watch objectives, risk tolerance, and what looks good in yoru opinion on your wrist.

1 June 2009, 12:01 AM	#54
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Great stuff, Ron! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

2 June 2009, 12:27 PM	#55
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	When I find out when the show airs, I'll let you guys know. __________________ Ron

2 June 2009, 12:31 PM	#56
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2 June 2009, 12:34 PM	#57
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Excellent.

2 June 2009, 12:54 PM	#58
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2 June 2009, 01:07 PM	#59
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