America's War Horse Marine - Sergeant Reckless

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The fact that her Marines went out of their way to threaten a man, stayed with her because they didn't trust anyone, then broke her out of a government facility too take her to a party for beer and cake is just about the most Marine thing that I have ever heard.

Before today, I had never heard about Reckless. I'm now convinced she's not just the greatest American War Horse, she is America's War Horse.

so to sum it up Reckless: - Was almost unwillingly enlisted - Demonstrated bravery under fire in terrifying conditions - Survived on a diet of military omelets and booze - Got fed the worst MRE (the veggie option) possible, and shat all over the ship - Went AWOL to Japan and then got the ticket to the US - Was put in the brig soon as she landed - Bust out of jail and attended the Corps Ball with her Marines, proceeding to get absloutely shitfaced - Gets promoted to NCO and starts hazing the boots she is in charge of by making them run in circles with her - Has a one-night-stand with another horse and gets pregnant, cucking the other horse she was supposed to do the deed with in the process - Sees her son become a Marine too Jesus Christ, Reckless was the most Marine to ever wear the EGA like ever , literally speedran the Marine Corps experience

Bravery, loyalty, unintended pregnancy...a true Marine story.

South Korean here, where Reckless fought during the war now stands a historical park(google 고랑포구 역사공원). There is a statue of Reckless in the center, even a VR game literally called "save reckless"; literally protecting Reckless whilst carrying ammo for the marine corps. The historical park has a cafeteria on the first floor, and I shit you not, it is run by a cooperative named "Reckless Coop(레클리스 협동조합)". I am glad the Korean War gets some coverage. Thank you for saving us 70 years ago. :>

Your line about “Peggy, or was it Eileen?” Is SEVERELY UNDERRATED.

"We had no idea that doing the right thing would be so popular with the people!" -the upper echelons of literally anything

The Marines: "They targeted Reckless and we took that personally."

When confronted about his drunken escapades, Sgt. Reckless responded with “It was just horseplay…”

My Grandfather was at Outpost Carson in Korea during the war and he and his crew heard the stories of Wreckless and one of the Brits laughed and said how ridiculous to which my grandfather replied, "We're fighting over a set of fucking hills on the other side of the planet and you think a horse is ridiculous?" While he never got to meet Wreckless, he and his crew knew damn well who she was.

Women: he didn't cry during Titanic! Men: brought to tears by this beautiful horse and her story

"Now, the marines are kinda looking around at each other....and without saying a word have just communicated with their eyes 'we're actually going to have to kill this guy and hide the body'." 100% accurate for American servicemen

EVERYTHING in this story, the heroism, shenanigans, F-ups, recoveries, and BS from bureaucrats and upper staff, makes it quite possibly the most USMC story ever.

Always love to hear how Marines live by "never leave a man behind" even if it's a female horse. Semper fi

My uncle was at Pendleton in '66 and had pictures of SSGT. Reckless. And my grandfather father fought in the Iron Triangle. What an amazing tribute to one hell of a Marine, and a beautiful and fearless animal.

Honestly, having a kid with a complete stranger the first night they meet when the marine is on leave instead of doing what the command team wanted is probably one of the most Marine things Sgt Reckless could have done, so if anything her personal assistant was merely keeping in the oldest of military traditions

Dogs and horses; two animals that have helped humans for eons. Their loyalty is unmatched.

Only issue with the 60 second history is it wasn't a NATO mission, but a UN Military Action. Overall, excellent as normal. Hoorah, Seabees at Incheon!

Marine mentality: "I melted my weapon!" "Best ammo supply ever!" 😁👍