MichaelDillon
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- Columbus, OH, US
In a fair fight? If so your tactics suck
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About Me
22 Years active duty USN Retired as Master Chief Petty Officer (E9), 7 years OTR Truck Driver, Wood worker/cabinet maker, Private pilot.
I'd like to meet
Thomas Jefferson and all of the framers. Robert a. Heinlein, John Wayne, George S. Patton, Norman Schwarzkopf, William (Bull) Halsey, Isoroku Yamamoto, John Christian Falkenberg.
Activities
My kids
Helping family
SodaHead
Helping family
SodaHead
Interests
My kids
History. (Study history, or don't and suffer for it.)
Politics
Sci Fi (Favs Robert A.Heinlein, David Weber, Jerry Pournelle, David Drake
Skeet shooting
Naval tactics
Space travel
History. (Study history, or don't and suffer for it.)
Politics
Sci Fi (Favs Robert A.Heinlein, David Weber, Jerry Pournelle, David Drake
Skeet shooting
Naval tactics
Space travel
Favorite Music
1940-1960, Irish Dancing
Favorite TV Shows
Star Trek, History and Military Channels, Hell's Kitchen, MythBusters
Favorite Movies
Riverdance, War films, Science fiction films, anything with Mel Brooks
Favorite Books
Safehold Series, Robert Heinlein, The Forever War, Honor Harrington Series, Ring World, The Gray Lensman, The Mote in Gods Eye, War World Series.
Favorite Quotes
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. Thomas Jefferson)
A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. (Robert A. Heinlein)
I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. Thomas Jefferson)
A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. (Robert A. Heinlein)
Favorite Heroes
See I'd like to meet above.
Areas of Interest
MichaelDillon's activity, per category
23%
News & Politics
10%
Entertainment
24%
Living
43%
Fun
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MichaelDillon
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Male
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Columbus, OH, US
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2011/02/13 17:29:51
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4 hours ago
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(68) December 31, 1944
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Divorced
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Straight
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Capricorn
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Friendship
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High School Graduate
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Retired
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Military
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$50k - $75k
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Yes
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Other
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Proud Parent
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Other
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White/Caucasian
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Average
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6 feet 3 inches
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comments
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angela_wilson
2013/04/09 20:51:56

Good evening...I put you in my TOP Friend's
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wysiwis
2013/03/29 14:38:28

Welcome to my little world.
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Chef Bunyan
2013/02/11 04:54:40

What was your rate MC!? I was a stewburner, made chief 6 months before I was piped over the side!
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Chef Bunyan
2013/02/11 04:52:52

Ask me anything...
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Biki
2013/01/22 21:17:27

Happy Tuesday buddy.

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Tasine
2012/11/13 16:23:19

I so admire military people. First let me thank you for all you have done in service of our nation. Secondly, let me thank you for inviting me to become your friend. Nothing could please me more! 
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Informed Voter
2012/11/04 15:59:51

Why, thank you kind sir. And Thank YOU for keeping, The Promise.
Why, thank you kind sir. And Thank YOU for keeping, The Promise.
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Azazyel's Dragon
2012/09/19 14:57:10

Thanks for the add, friend!!!
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K-ZOOMI-----0
2012/09/13 03:37:56

Thanks for the Add! :)

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RezcrashGB
2012/08/25 20:46:01

Thank you Sir for the invite .
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Dwight-AFCL>dogsbody
2012/08/01 21:41:05


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Sister Jean
2012/04/07 13:40:08


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Dale
2012/02/28 16:57:42

Thanks for the invitation. A pleasure to accept. I am retired USArmy, 21 years, nine days, 16 hours, and some few odd minutes. Years, months, weeks, and days of boredom interupted by moments of stark terror.
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Sister Jean
2012/02/19 15:49:22


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Sister Jean
2012/02/14 13:57:48


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Tommy Trend
2012/02/05 04:34:37

thank you for the add!
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Xerxes,Phantom of PHAET
2011/12/22 03:12:09


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wildcat
2011/12/21 00:34:31


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Wayne
2011/12/17 17:07:02

Thanks for the add!
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Tudie BN
2011/12/17 09:03:24


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View all 38 comments »The Promise
By M. DeStefano
With raised right hand, a solemn oath
With most gravest of meaning,
Your family safe, your speech assured
A promise sworn I’m keeping.
At eighteen-ten or three-oh-six
On duty I shall be,
For bad news has no timetable
And you must count on me.
The uniform I doff today
I don at morning’s shave,
The heart that beats inside the blue
Is steadfast, true, and brave.
I don’t suppose you’ll understand
The sacrifice I make,
For people who have never served
And the liberties they take,
To say or do outlandish things
Our country’s guarantee,
But have you ever stopped to think
You can, because of me.
Should the call go out today
I am prepared to go,
I only ask support should be
The only thing you show.
War is not a pleasant thing
The body count will rise,
Warriors will kill and die
The warriors on both sides.
Should I die in duty’s throes
Then that’s alright by me,
But don’t profane my sacrifice
With less than victory,
Nor act against this chartered course
If harms way I am found,
For I may hear your discontent
While I’m on foreign ground.
Remind yourselves I chose this life
I realize what’s at stake,
But traffic deaths and murder stats
Are hard for me to take.
Citizens who swore no oaths
Who have no wars to fight,
Are c...
The Promise
By M. DeStefano
With raised right hand, a solemn oath
With most gravest of meaning,
Your family safe, your speech assured
A promise sworn I’m keeping.
At eighteen-ten or three-oh-six
On duty I shall be,
For bad news has no timetable
And you must count on me.
The uniform I doff today
I don at morning’s shave,
The heart that beats inside the blue
Is steadfast, true, and brave.
I don’t suppose you’ll understand
The sacrifice I make,
For people who have never served
And the liberties they take,
To say or do outlandish things
Our country’s guarantee,
But have you ever stopped to think
You can, because of me.
Should the call go out today
I am prepared to go,
I only ask support should be
The only thing you show.
War is not a pleasant thing
The body count will rise,
Warriors will kill and die
The warriors on both sides.
Should I die in duty’s throes
Then that’s alright by me,
But don’t profane my sacrifice
With less than victory,
Nor act against this chartered course
If harms way I am found,
For I may hear your discontent
While I’m on foreign ground.
Remind yourselves I chose this life
I realize what’s at stake,
But traffic deaths and murder stats
Are hard for me to take.
Citizens who swore no oaths
Who have no wars to fight,
Are claimed in the hundreds every day,
Yet no outrage in sight.
Welcome, I am a 26 year retired E-8