So you have to look like a goober to ride on the base?-No thanks-I don't even own half that stuff.

 

Yep. That's right. I'm a civilian and I had no frigging idea about all the rules for motorcycles. I just wanted to visit the military museum and Geronimo's grave site. It's like WTF? Why do I need a reflective vest in the middle of the ***'n day? Whatever.

 

I'd be screwed then, I like to ride in nothing but a thong bikini bottom..


Hey its comfortable man.

 

In that same time frame the consensus also was that bell bottoms and butterfly collars were some good looking and cool stuff. Luckily we progressed. jus' sayin'

 

And I hear they are making a comeback....

And to clear the air: I have the utmost respect for our men in uniform. My response about the "lifer" was directed to the 24 year wanting to dictate to us how it is and feeling he needed to show his "jacket".

Things can change and some things need to be changed.

 

I am an active duty Marine who rides to work almost everyday and I don't have a problem with the rules. First of all, we are not required to wear reflective vests or bright colors anymore an ANY Marine Corps installation. Here is another thing, why is anyone listening to the civilian whiners here anyways? If you don't like it, shut the hell up! We have rules for a reason. What needs to be changed anyways? We make people go to BRC and ERC so that they are trained properly and the Marine Corps even pays for it! Our goal is to have fun and be safe because a life lost in an accident is a tragedy. I am all for people visiting our military bases to learn about us and our history but please just understand we have rules for a reason.

 

This thread is full of fail.

I really have to laugh at all of the posters who have a problem with the military installation rules of entry. You were at the gates, you could have parked your bikes and walked to the museum. No dress code for walking. Someone would probably have given you a ride.

As far as the comments about you being a taxpayer and being entitled access. please.

I have learned from this board that many of you think I dress like a "clown" and a "goober" when I ride every day in my full face helmet, long sleeves and reflective vest. whatever. you are the same people who write long posts about people who drag their feet. you need lives. get out more. socialize. get a job maybe.

 

First and foremost, thank you for your service.

I wanted to be a Green Beret since I was a small kid. I became one in 1992 and have been in Special Forces ever since. I resent you saying that someone like me is scared of the real world. If you think being a professional soldier (lifer) in today's army doesn't require adult resposibilities, I can't help you. First termers are closely supervised, after that, it is time to grow up. Me? I am living the dream. How many of you can say you are doing what you wanted to be as a child?

If everyone did that, we would have a force that wouldn't know anything about combat except what they learned in their few months of training. Besides, what do you do when it is against terorism. When is that conflict over? When can you go home?

I realize this is a forum and things we type get lost in translation. I hope this is at least partially true for the post of yours I quoted.

 

God bless you man! Well spoken!

 

Been there, done that.....And Thank You for your service. If you had read a little farther you would (I hope) see that this remark was not intended for ALL service members but one in particular.

I'm thankful for "professional military" and glad to hear you are living your dream.