Poll of the Day > The US to implement a sixth branch of armed forced to protect from space.

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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/space-us-air-force-armed-forces-space-mission-a7818001.html

IE: There are no more threats on Earth so we have to invent new enemies to keep the War Machine printing money
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I wanna see how far we go in this term. This isn't far enough.
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https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/3-poll-of-the-day/75521614
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Ya, but I was suspended at the time
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Can't be too careful these days.
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Is this a joke? I honestly can't even tell.
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faramir77 posted...

Is this a joke? I honestly can't even tell.

When have I ever joked.
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We don't have a monopoly on space anymore. The Russians just launched this satalite thing that for a few days may be brighter than Venus. Under the alleged guise of studying controlled satalite re-entry.
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I'm pro anything that leads to the development of Gundams.
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Space Wars is the wrong way to think about it. Its more like Satellite Wars.
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I thought we already had galaxy defenders in the MIB?
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When the hell did we get 2 more?

shadowsword87 posted...

When the hell did we get 2 more?

army
air force
navy
marines
coast guard
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You say this now but you won't be laughing when Transformers start dropping out of the sky.
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But Marines is a part of the Navy and I thought Coast Guard was too. Or is Coast Guard part of National Guard or something?

SushiSquid posted...

But Marines is a part of the Navy and I thought Coast Guard was too. Or is Coast Guard part of National Guard or something?

http://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/us-military-overview.html

Each branch of the military has a unique mission within the overall mission of U.S. security and peace. Here they are in a nutshell:

Air Force and Air Force Reserve:
The nation's source of air and space power. The primary mission of the USAF is to fly planes, helicopters, and satellites.

Air National Guard:
The Air National Guard as we know it today is a separate reserve component of the United States Air Force.

Army and Army Reserve:
The dominant land power. The Army generally moves in to an area, secures it, and instills order and values before it leaves. It also guards U.S. installations and properties throughout the world.

Army National Guard:
The Army National Guard is an elite group of warriors who dedicate a portion of their time to serving their nation. Each state has its own Guard, as required by the Constitution; in fact, it is the only branch of the military whose existence is actually required by the Constitution.

Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve:
The Coast Guard's mission is primarily with domestic waterways. The Coast Guard does rescues, law enforcement, drug prevention, and clears waterways.

Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve:
The Marine Corps is known as the U.S.' rapid-reaction force. They are trained to fight by sea and land, and usually are the first "boots on the ground." Marines are known as the world's fiercest warriors.

Navy and Navy Reserve:
The Navy accomplishes its missions primarily by sea, but also by air and land. It secures and protects the oceans around the world to create peace and stability, making the seas safe for travel and trade.

Here's this, as well.

http://todaysmilitary.com/joining/types-of-military-service

SushiSquid posted...

But Marines is a part of the Navy and I thought Coast Guard was too. Or is Coast Guard part of National Guard or something?

Ask the Navy, they're a part of the navy, ask coast guard or the Marines, they're their own branch.

I believe officially they are though.

shadowsword87 posted...

SushiSquid posted...

But Marines is a part of the Navy and I thought Coast Guard was too. Or is Coast Guard part of National Guard or something?

Ask the Navy, they're a part of the navy, ask coast guard or the Marines, they're their own branch.

I believe officially they are though.

I always figured that our various Guard military folks were home front defenders and other things.

The Marines are/were foot soldiers of the Navy.

But they can operate on their own now.
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While the US Marine Corps is a separate and distinct service branch, it has many close ties to the US Navy, and the Department of the Navy oversees both service branches, each having its own autonomous leadership. I believe the the USMC paychecks are paid by the Navy as well.
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