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Supply Chief Has Complete Conversation With Grunt Without Understanding Single Word

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Supply Chief Has Complete Conversation With Grunt Without Understanding Single Word

Rob
Dec 6, 2012
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Supply Chief Has Complete Conversation With Grunt Without Understanding Single Word

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File: Supply Marines

OKINAWA, JAPAN - Supply Company Gunnery Sergeant Dan Williams confirmed today that despite a wide range of accomplishments and experiences in the Corps, he had absolutely no idea what an infantry Sergeant was saying during a conversation yesterday morning.

"He came into my shop asking my Marines about gear he would need for 'CAX' over in '29 Stumps,'" explained a flabbergasted Williams of Sergeant Mitch Henderson. "Then he said his Marines were at the 'ASP' with the 'BLT' awaiting the 'FRAGO' from the 'skipper.' I didn't want to look stupid, so I just kept nodding and telling him we'd take care of him."

Henderson, who reportedly became frustrated with Williams, called him a 'POG' and marched off. However, he returned the next day with a few of his peers and similar requests for 'box-kickers,' a 'PRC-E7,' and some 'broke-dicks' to help the 'butter bars' with some 'mock CASEVAC' drill.

"Honestly, I have a newfound respect for these Devil Dogs on the front lines," confes…

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