Hello from the newbie

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I have just noticed that my " newbie " or freshman status has now been upgraded. It seems Roger has promoted me to Senior Member. Thank you for your confidence . Sorry to leave you behind Angela, don't worry though this "salty" member will never forget his humble beginning.

Laurie your previous guess was correct. On this topic, I have just heard word that amidst this last Government shutdown the US Government ( who always complains, there is never enough money ) has decided that the " covers " ( hats ) that Marines wear are to masculine and there has been eight millions dollars spent on the design and development of new gender neutral "covers" for Marines to wear.