God Bless The United States Marine Corps

[JR]

This is a United States aircraft. I am in Iraqi airspace.
This has got to be one of the greatest quotes of all time.
...conversation overheard on the VHF Guard (emergency) frequency
121.5 MHz while flying from Europe to Dubai.
Iranian Air Defense Site: '
Unknown aircraft you are in Iranian airspace. Identify yourself.'
Aircraft:
'This is a United States aircraft. I am in Iraqi airspace.'
Air Defense Site:
'You are in Iranian airspace. If you do not depart our airspace we will
launch interceptor aircraft!'
Aircraft:
'This is a United States Marine Corps FA-18 fighter. Send 'em up, I'll
wait!'
Air Defense Site: ( ... total silence)
God bless our troops. There is something about a Marine that makes other countries listen
to reason.

[Mugwump]

Yep.....with due respect too....

[PaulineMi]

My son was in the Marines.  Proud Mom here. 

[JR]

Pauline tell your son thankyou for me. I was in 78 79 80 81. Once a Marine always a Marine.

[PaulineMi]

I will tell him.  And thank you also.

[b125killer]

got to love the Marines. thank you for your service, thank you everyone that has served in the military.