The Old Vet

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A bit more from the Veterans Day parade. He looks hard and determined, doesn't he? I think that's a first lieutenant's insignia on his hat. He was not a senior officer but he takes his and others' service seriously. He would have to be well into his 80s to have been in World War II. It's possible. He has survived a lot.

Below, Marines never surrender.

Fit And Disciplined

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Veterans Day in the U.S. is this Thursday, November 11. St. Louis had its parade yesterday. A group of Marines walked through, dropped to the street and started doing push-ups in unison. I didn't count how many they did but it seemed like a lot. I could no sooner do this than leap over the Arch.

Having gotten rid of some excess energy, they marched ahead in tight formation. Sergeant Peck (look closely at the bottom picture if it's clear enough) led the way. No question who was in charge.