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1917 - A Movie Review
Bravery. Bravery is courage. Bravery is doing something that scares you, but you do it anyway. We are all brave. 1917 takes place amidst the battles of World War 1. Two young British soldiers are assigned a mission to deliver an important letter. Heading into the dangerous enemy territory, the two men stop at nothing as they’re faced with peril, challenging their bravery.
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Serve
Marine Corps Stories: Individual Experiences May Vary
The blast of sound swept through the hall. Brass, woodwind, strings, and percussion enveloped the listeners as they remained attentive to every note. Keen ears could only try to pick out missed notes or sour sounds. None showed up in the President’s Own United States Marine Corps Band. The red and white uniforms looked as sharp as bloody daggers. Their movements sliced through the minds of the audience and permitted them to experience the grandeur and the splendor of the music. Corporal Loren Rolle didn’t just play the sousaphone, he embodied it. The full, resonance blended with the rest of the band.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Serve
Marine Corps Stories: Austere Steps
The Marines visited the Marine Corps Museum that summer afternoon. Dressed in smart civilian attire, they moved with austere steps. Lead by Sergeant Wayne Corley, the Devil Dogs witnessed history evolve right before their eyes.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Serve
Tour in Iraq
I joinined the military again at age 38, I had to go through basic training again because it had just been under 10 years since I was in. I went through the combat medic course which is a lot tougher then a lot of the other MOS s. Because you have to be able to carry a soldier off the battle furies if their hurt.
By Tonia D Morrissette6 years ago in Serve
Marine Corps Stories: Provisions
Water licked at the stones on the small fountain in Marine Major General Paul Brandt’s office. It wasn’t too cozy but it displayed a relaxing appeal. Prayer stones and digital evangelical writings occupied the space. He had a little space heater for the winter months and enough room for his virtual golf set. He sat down at his desk and lifted words up to the unknown and the unknowable. He then cracked his knuckles like snapping crab legs. He wrote what he felt.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Serve
Marine Corps Stories: Capitulation
Misha felt at home at the head of the table. As the senior ranking official among mostly men, she didn’t seek to rule them. What she wanted to find was not power. She only wanted to exemplify the possible, the best. Far from an affirmative action hire, she had studied to show herself worthy of the lofty position which she occupied. She prepared herself for trouble.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Serve
Marine Corps Stories: Mr. All-Star Recruiter
At a United States Marine Corps recruiting station, the air smells like energy drinks cracked open. The floor is pristine with dominant blue hue and a single red stripe running down the center. Desks occupy the space. Three of them in total represent the first face that some see of the Marine Corps. The third Marine is out to lunch. In the rear is the gunnery sergeant’s office. The remaining two Marines discuss their views of Devil Dog life.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Serve
1917 - THE GREATEST WAR MOVIE EVER MADE?
Saving Private Ryan, Battle Of Britain, Dunkirk; there have been numerous war films throughout the years which have told the story of selfless bravery and strength endured by the men who fought in conflict. Each one has brought something new to the structure of war films. Who could forget Stephen Spielberg’s breath-taking opening to Saving Private Ryan? Or the heart-stopping score of Hans Zimmer in Dunkirk? Was it ever possible that a film could come along and achieve the impossible and become the greatest war film of all time?
By The Rumble Online6 years ago in Serve
