I'll still be dressed as Recondo G.I. JOE, but I'm game.

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BANNED USER

NO! We want Adventure Time Jesse Ventura!!!!!

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Give him a mini gun and some chewing tobacco, et viola.

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Sgt A. Richardson CMD A04/TQ1.0.02151E1

Someone will have to show me where the High Velocity bar is but I'll be there.

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"You know, you blow up one sun and suddenly everyone expects you to walk on water."

Works for me Dom.

Also I have just realised I have no gloves sorted out. Does anyone have a spare set of large gloves I can use for the parade please?

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Cpl John 'Claymore' Craig , 1st Batt. 42nd Regiment, Hadrian's Wall

Vicky.... you'll see Velocity. It's hard to miss. No worries

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Sgt A. Richardson CMD A04/TQ1.0.02151E1

Parade confirmation:

'Yes, the USCM is leading off again this year in exactly the order you stated. We really love having the color guard (and your group!)'

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Whoop whoop!

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Sgt A. Richardson CMD A04/TQ1.0.02151E1

It's "voilà". It's not an oversized violin, FFS.

It's in the Marriott in the main atrium.

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"Even a man that has nothing, can still give his life."

DHS
NYANG, MAJ Ret.

Cancel that gloves request, just got some final components for costumes on ebay so sorted now.

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Cpl John 'Claymore' Craig , 1st Batt. 42nd Regiment, Hadrian's Wall

Yes, I have several left. viewtopic.php?f=14&t=13474






I ain't got time to Drill!

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Flag poles etc. have been checked and are accounted for.

This is what 'I' will be bringing to the parade so if anything else is needed we need to sort that out now and not the morning of.

1x large flag pole with eagle topper
5x smaller flag poles with all connectors
1x US flag (50 states, I counted them)
4x pairs of 'one size' white gloves (washed and cleaned)
1x white flag pole holster (with plastic cap)
1x Aliens Legacy banner (with various U*CM logos)

I'll also bring clear tape along with electrical tape as we had issues with the eagle topper last year.

I ONLY have the US flag, not the USCM flag or any other nations flags.

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I'll be inbetween a photo shoot and another group costume event at that time, soooooo, I would be in costume...

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USCM- The Colonial Marines- A Brotherhood of Bad Asses!

Works okay for me, too. See you all there at 19:00 on Friday then.

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GySgt Gustafson, Dru R.
Callsign: Mud Shark
A06/TQ0.0.32122E1

I have a USCM Flag. It's already set out, ready to go.

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USCM- The Colonial Marines- A Brotherhood of Bad Asses!

I have the Scottish flag ready.

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Cpl John 'Claymore' Craig , 1st Batt. 42nd Regiment, Hadrian's Wall

I would like to take this opportunity to say I was proud and honoured to step up and be accepted into the colour guard

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
A09/TQ2.0.12136E1

So when are you emigrating to Canada then?

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Cheers

Winch

"Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow I shall fear no evil for thou art with me. And together we'll kick ANY bugs ASS!"
You know who you are!

Unlike in Starship Troopers, service does not guarantee citizenship.

Your presence was highly appreciated, Kris.

Thank you

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
A09/TQ2.0.12136E1

Congratulations to all new Color/Honor Guard members who stepped up this year. I salute you on a job well done!

Aaron, the FB discussion is not an attack on you. We're just doing what cosplayers do, we talk about the nerdy details. Its all in good faith. Not a single person here would even suggest any disrespect. Your reasons are well justified and you made us proud.

As I mentioned before, the Color Guard positions are not permanent. We don't claim exclusive rights to it. We can keep open discussion on how it should be done and who gets a turn. The AL is for everyone here!

Hmm... I wonder how Abe would look in Charlies? LOL!

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"Even a man that has nothing, can still give his life."

DHS
NYANG, MAJ Ret.

Anyone with Service C's or Blues is welcome to join in the front. There are still a few countries that lacked representation this year... France, Germany, Australia and Hungary come to mind.

To caveat on Paul's comments:

1. That's the overall goal. This years color guard was nearly 100%. Uniforms are always improving each year. I need to improve mine as well. Its a work in progress. (I was extremely pleased to see ALL color guard members in dress uniform this year! An AL FIRST! Compare pics from years past and you can see an impressive evolution of our color guard.)
2. Back ups are a good idea. You never know when a CG member might fall ill, injured or some other snafu. Someone else to substitute would be necessary.
3. AL members are encouraged to volunteer CG duty. I don't own my position in the Color Guard, nor do I want to. I'd love to march in armor again soon!

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"Even a man that has nothing, can still give his life."

DHS
NYANG, MAJ Ret.

I stepped up last minute this year and I think did ok so no one should be afraid to have a go

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
A09/TQ2.0.12136E1