Ey Weddle

And whatever may still overtake me as fate and experience--a wandering will be therein, and a mountain-climbing: in the end one experienceth only oneself.

[Ey Weddle @EyWeddle]

At the Kentucky Derby and I find America's finest.

[U.S. Marines @USMC]

Happy birthday, Chesty!

#OTD, we celebrate the 128th birthday of Lt. Gen Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, the most decorated Marine in history.

Chesty served 37 years in the Corps, leaving his mark on campaigns in China, Haiti, Nicaragua, World War II, and Korea.

“Old breed? New breed? There’s not a damn bit of difference as long as it’s the Marine breed.”

#USMC #Military #SemperFidelis

[Ey Weddle @EyWeddle]

@Reds Imagine if the Castellinis cared as much as @Reds fans.

[Time Capsule Tales @timecaptales]

Chuck Norris held a 183-10-2 record and was a 6x world champion in full contact bare knuckle karate.

On top of that, he beat heavyweight kickboxing world champion Joe Lewis 3 consecutive times and also had a brutal sparring match with undefeated kickboxing world champion, Bill Superfoot Wallace, that lasted an hour and a half. According to Wallace, they practically stalemated and "beat the crap out of each other".

Chuck was trained in kickboxing/boxing by Benny The Jet Urquidez and was also trained in BJJ by the Gracies and Machados for 20 years. Even being able to submit Carlos Machado himself on occasion.

Chuck had a 315 Ibs bench press at 180 lbs bodyweight and was said to have a grip back in the day that nobody could escape from because he was so strong. Even Jean Claude Van Damme said he'd never fight Chuck Norris, despite being a kickboxing world champion himself.

Chuck held a 10th degree black belt in Chun Kuk Do, a 9th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, an 8th degree black belt in Taekwondo, a 5th degree black belt in Karate, a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a black belt in Judo.

Rest in peace, Chuck!

[Ey Weddle @EyWeddle]

@scotthortonshow Don’t despair! Listen to Mr. Thompson!

[Zak Keefer @zkeefer]

The last undefeated team in college basketball history.

The first 16-0 team in modern college football history.

One school.

[Ey Weddle @EyWeddle]

@justinamash Don’t despair! Listen to Mr. Thompson!

[F'N BOOT! @FN_BOOT]

Get fucked @harrison_kass

[Pat McAfee @PatMcAfeeShow]

"The Drill Instructor understands what they need to do..

We have our very best developing young people"

@USMCSgtMaj #PMSLive

[Ey Weddle @EyWeddle]

Happy Halloween @cirsay #GoHorse

[ATBBTTR @ATBBTTR]

The view from the Holy Grail as the Reds clinched a playoff berth!

[Ey Weddle @EyWeddle]

Well said @cirsay

[Cincinnati Reds @Reds]

Better Call Sal.

The moment Sal Stewart found out he's a big leaguer ❤️

[Tyler Childers @TTChilders]

‘Snipe Hunter’ is out now! Listen to the new album: https://t.co/GwCX1sM865

[U.S. Marines @USMC]

Happy Birthday, Chesty!

#OTD, we celebrate the 127th birthday of Lt. Gen. Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller, the most decorated Marine in the history of the Corps—and the only Marine to receive five Navy Crosses, the nation's second-highest military honor.

Over a remarkable 37-year career—27 of those spent overseas or at sea—Chesty left his mark across battlefields and campaigns in China, Haiti, Nicaragua, WWII, and Korea.

As Marines continue to meet new challenges with the same fighting spirit, we remember Chesty’s timeless words:

“Old breed? New breed? There's not a damn bit of difference as long as it's the Marine breed.”

Chesty’s legacy lives on.

Semper Fidelis.

#HappyBirthday #ChestyPuller #SemperFidelis

[Agorist Nexus (Brandon) @AgoristN]

Today June 8th is the day the USS Liberty was attacked in 1967.

[Cincinnati Reds @Reds]

Your yearly reminder that nobody does Opening Day like Cincinnati.

[Cincinnati Reds @Reds]

THE CINCINNATI REDS PLAY BASEBALL TODAY

[Goons Up @UpGoons]

“The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Gunnery Sergeant John Manila John” Basilone, United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as a Leader of a Machine-Gun Section, Company C, First Battalion, Twenty-Seventh Marines, FIFTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands, 19 February 1945.
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Shrewdly gauging the tactical situation shortly after landing when his company’s advance was held up by the concentrated fire of a heavily fortified Japanese blockhouse, Gunnery Sergeant Basilone boldly defied the smashing bombardment of heavy caliber fire to work his way around the flank and up to a position directly on top of the blockhouse and then, attacking with grenades and demolitions, single-handedly destroyed the entire hostile strong point and its defending garrison.
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Consistently daring and aggressive as he fought his way over the battle-torn beach and up the sloping, gun-studded terraces toward Airfield Number 1, he repeatedly exposed himself to the blasting fury of exploding shells and later in the day coolly proceeded to the aid of a friendly tank which had been trapped in an enemy mine field under intense mortar and artillery barrages, skillfully guiding the heavy vehicle over the hazardous terrain to safety, despite the overwhelming volume of hostile fire. In the forefront of the assault at all times, he pushed forward with dauntless courage and iron determination until, moving upon the edge of the airfield, he fell, instantly killed by a bursting mortar shell.
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Stouthearted and indomitable, Gunnery Sergeant Basilone, by his intrepid initiative, outstanding skill, and valiant spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of fanatic opposition, contributed materially to the advance of his company during the early critical period of the assault, and his unwavering devotion to duty throughout the bitter conflict was an inspiration to his comrades and reflects the highest credit upon Gunnery Sergeant Basilone and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.”

[Ey Weddle @EyWeddle]

@jockowillink On Feb. 19, 1945, GySgt. Basilone was killed in action. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross. Basilone remains the only enlisted Marine to be honored with both the Navy Cross and the Medal of Honor. #SemperFi

[Martyr Made @martyrmade]

Martyr Made #24
Enemy: The Germans' War - Prologue: Enemies of All Mankind

This begins a new series on World War 2 through the eyes of the people who lost.
Available now to Substack subscribers.
It will be released on the public feed in a week or so.
https://t.co/FHnU1DXK50