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Originally posted by 7764153:
Hey Guys,

I'm a writer and former USAF who is writing a screenplay about a former USMC combat infantryman who has had trouble readjusting back to civilian life after returning from Middle East. Basically, the story is loosely based on a true events, with the one change being that the real person was not a Marine and was a Gulf War vet.

What I am looking for are unique stories of engagements in your own words (as ideas for flashbacks) and stories of difficulties back home. The theme of the story focuses on civilians lack of accountability towards combat vets ie.

The reality is that we ask Marines to do a tough job and don't give the proper respect when they come home.

What I'm really looking for is the lingo and your own personal take on the situation. I wont allow anyone else to read what you send me, wont publish it, and will send you the finished dialogue for your approval.

More than anything, I am hoping to not offend any of you guys by portraying you guys incorrectly. I am using Nathaniel Fick's One Bullet Away and Evan Wright's Generation Kill as well. I'd appreciate further reading suggestions or any insight into anything you thought was inaccurate in these two books.

You can post here or e-mail me at zaphod1130@yahoo.com.