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Those of you who are saying "get U.S troops off of Okinawa" have no idea what you are talking about. Okinawa has a tourist economy. The united states brings in huge revenue to the local Okinawan businesses annually. I know this because I'm stationed there. Every time bases on Okinawa get put on lockdown the locals beg to have the restrictions lifted because local businesses lose a good portion of their revenue. The Okinawan economy has been intertwined with the money that U.S Forces bring to the island for the past 70 years.

Being an active duty Marine who fell for the dragon slaying commercial I just have this to say. IT'S A TRAP.

Being raised in the south I've always opened the door for my dates pulled her chair out for her and paid the bill. It's not about feeling like a "man". Its about being a gentleman and treating a lady right.

Definitely grateful that I'm not obligated to celebrate valentines day. For the most part all the single Marines in my platoon make fun of all the married Marines. Sometimes a random Sergeant will try to sell flowers that the married guys can take home to their wives. All pretty low-key.

I'm currently in Okinawa. Hydrate or die.

Drunk. Totally a viable excuse, said no one ever.