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ProudMNDemocrat

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15. I remember that film...

Reply to MarineCombatEngineer (Reply #14)

Mon Nov 24, 2025, 07:03 PM

Nov 24

I recall the scene where Patrick Swayzee's character is harassed by the others in the unit as to why he is on this mission, then Gene Hackman's says..."He's on this mission because his father is Missing In Action!" Powerful scene as quietness takes over the others.

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So will the Pentagon recall me because I wear this T-Shirt? [View all] MarineCombatEngineer Nov 24 OP

Now that's a fine tee shirt. democrank Nov 24 #1

The Etsy website sells these, along with several other anti Trump clothing. nt MarineCombatEngineer Nov 24 #2

Are You Retired Military? rlexx Nov 24 #8

Make sure you tell people to follow the law. Irish_Dem Nov 24 #3

LOL. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 24 #4

I'm only half joking. :( Irish_Dem Nov 24 #5

Heggy will lose this one. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 24 #6

Trump's goal is not to win. It is to cause people a lot of time, money and damage to reputation. Irish_Dem Nov 24 #13

He's being threatened, which is shameful but he will not be charged Deuxcents Nov 24 #7

Yeah, they're trying to silence him and give warning to any others who may speak out, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 24 #10

Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country Deuxcents Nov 24 #12

So when the worm turns Seinan Sensei Nov 24 #22

Great shirt, MCE! ProudMNDemocrat Nov 24 #9

This ending song from the movie Uncommon Valor always tugs at my heart strings. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 24 #14

I remember that film... ProudMNDemocrat Nov 24 #15

And how Randall "Tex" Cobb picked him up and carried him back to the barracks. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 24 #23

Oorah, Marine, that's a super-cool T-shirt Miami Blue Nov 24 #11

ding . this. AllaN01Bear Nov 24 #16

You just know I love the shirt! BidenRocks Nov 24 #17

That T Shirt has first amendment written all over it BOSSHOG Nov 24 #18

Like it! I can honestly answer YES he would. By that i mean bluestarone Nov 24 #19

Run Forrest, run. You too MCE twodogsbarking Nov 24 #20

Thank you for your service -twice, MarineCombatEngineer Grim Chieftain Nov 24 #21