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Posted on Jun 8, 2021

What saying did you hear when you were young that has stuck with you to this day?

Cpl Vic Burk

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Mine was, "Any dumbass can learn from their own mistakes, a smart man learns from someone elses!"

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SPC Nancy Greene

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Cpl Vic Burk my Dad always said: “if you want anything done right, do it yourself”!

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Cpl Vic Burk

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SPC Nancy Greene Yep, I heard that a lot also!

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Sgt John H.

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I heard that one every day...

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Dad's are pretty smart. We never discussed politics, so I always wondered about him praising an exceptional meal with "anyone that eats this good must vote Republican". SPC Nancy Greene

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Sgt John H.

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My Grandma used to tell me that I was dirtier than a possum's bottom in grape session... after a long day of play on the farm.

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Cpl Vic Burk

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Sgt John H. I can't say I ever heard that one! Funny!

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Sgt John H.

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Cpl Vic Burk - Lol. Growed up in the Ozarks.... LOL

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Don't worry about the mule going blind, just load the wagon.

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GySgt Jack Wallace

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CWO-3, Sir first time I ever heard of that. I like it.

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My Dad was raised on a small farm. Thanks Jack, Will

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GySgt Jack Wallace

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Chief Wo, so was my dad. Dad was also say before you go to work, get all of your rat killing done**If some one said that today, people would think you had rats at your house!!!! Ha-ha Tks, Gunner* The Corps Called it Wo's Gunner's. How we don't. Stay Safe. Jack

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