Long before Americans began saying “whatever,” Marines in Vietnam had their own expression: “There it is.” Two words that could convey resignation, frustration, acceptance, dark humor, and survival.
War isn’t just firefights and history books. It’s also rumors, practical jokes, wildlife, and the strange folklore that soldiers tell each other to survive. These are some of the unforgettable legends of Vietnam.
Some memories fade with time. Boot camp stories don’t. From a daring trip to the bowling alley and the infamous GG Shot to the Bird Shooter and the legendary Lindbergh escape, these are the stories Marines still laugh about decades later.
Stand By to Stand By: The Fine Art of Sleeping at Attention In the Marine Corps, “Stand by to stand by” isn’t just a phrase — it’s a lifestyle. We learned to master the art of sleeping while standing, nodding off mid-hurry-up-and-wait, and running full speed into the next delay. Orders came down like weather … Read more