07-29-2008, 11:53 AM
Whatever the resemblance to actual maneuvers circa 1943, it still looks like a lot of fun. Even as an active duty Marine I don't spend a lot of time "getting dirty". As an artilleryman there was more of that sort of thing but as an captain communicator on the MEF staff (a MEF has about 47,000 Marines and sailors) there isn't much time for that sort of thing. Actually, being on the MEF staff doesn't lend itself to any fun at all, come to think of it.
There are reenactor groups in this general area, but I just don't have the money time. Perhaps, God willing, some day I will have both! In the meantime, live the dream!