who is better, navy or marines??

[Jimbuna]

An officer in the U.S. Naval Reserve was attending a conference that included Admirals from both the U.S. Navy and the French Navy.

At a cocktail reception, he found himself in a small group that included personnel from both navies.

The French Admiral started complaining that whereas Europeans learned many languages, Americans learned only English.

He then asked, "Why is it that we have to speak English in these conferences rather than you speak French?"

Without hesitating, the American Admiral replied: "Maybe it is because the Brits, Canadians, Aussies, and Americans arranged it so you would not have to speak German."

[irish1958]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

An officer in the U.S. Naval Reserve was attending a conference that included Admirals from both the U.S. Navy and the French Navy.

At a cocktail reception, he found himself in a small group that included personnel from both navies.

The French Admiral started complaining that whereas Europeans learned many languages, Americans learned only English.

He then asked, "Why is it that we have to speak English in these conferences rather than you speak French?"

Without hesitating, the American Admiral replied: "Maybe it is because the Brits, Canadians, Aussies, and Americans arranged it so you would not have to speak German."

True; but our mission was made safer and more effective by the magnificent French Resistance at great sacrifice by them.

[Torvald Von Mansee]

All the services are indispensable in their own way (though I do like the Navy for partisan reasons).

[Sailor Steve]

The General and the Admiral were fishing one day in a small boat. The Admiral suddenly lost his balance and fell overboard. When he started screaming the General jumped right in and pulled him to shore.

The grateful Admiral said "Please don't let this get out. I'd hate for my men to find I can't swim."

"Don't worry" said the General. "Your secret is safe with me. I'd hate for my men to find I can't walk on water."