Sunday, April 24, 2011

"Hold It Against Me" - Interpretation by VMM-266, HMLA-169 U.S.M.C.

I have no use for Brittany Spears. I don't dislike her, it's just that I never have really cared for pop music and as a typical 50 year old white male, have never learned to dance or appreciate dance music.

That's why I surprised myself by liking this video:



It was made by some U.S. Marines over in "The Stan", by members of a V-22 Osprey squadron and an AH-1 Cobra squadron. I think they did a great job with it and I think it shows how young people can adapt to their situation and manage to create and have a good time despite their surroundings.

Knowing that Easter is a few hours away and that I will sitting down with my family to have dinner and to have a good time, while people like those in the video are stuck on the other side of the planet, fighting an increasingly unpopular war is extremely humbling to me.

Frankly, I take my ability to have a good time for granted, while they have to savor the moment and have a good time when and where they can. I guess it's their spirit that I admire.

For those of you who celebrate Easter, please say a prayer for those men and women overseas. Ask for their safety, ask for wisdom for their leaders and ask for mercy for all of us.

Thanks for reading, have a great Easter.
Schmoe
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  1. JohnApril 24, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Cap,

    I've found young Marines continually find the humor in everything they do, and aren't shy about sharing it with the world. These devildogs are probably working 14-18 hours a day flying and maintaining, so the amount of effort they put into this is amazing. You just can't keep those kids down.

    And, as a SNCO, I do not envy the Squadron Master Sgts/1st Sgts-those female Marines in the video are more attractive than the average WM by an order of magnitude. That can be trouble. ;)

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  2. Capt. SchmoeApril 24, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    John - I am glad these Marines are able to maintain their sense of humor, I am sure it is a coping mechanism and a way to retain a reference to the real world while maintaining mission readiness.

    I too noted the physical characteristics of those young ladies and sensed that trouble was possible as well.

    Hopefully, training and professionalism will prevail over rotting lust. Time will tell.

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