Gotta love the Jarheads!

 I don't know if this is true or just a internet tale but it's still makes you smile.  Thanks to Mark C, old friend for the message.

...conversation overheard on the VHF Guard (emergency) frequency 121.5 MHz while flying from Europe to Dubai


Iranian Air Defense Site: 'Unknown aircraft you are in Iranian airspace. Identify yourself.'


Aircraft: 'This is a United States aircraft. I am in Iraqi airspace.'


Air Defense Site: 'You are in Iranian airspace. If you do not depart our airspace we will launch interceptor aircraft!'


Aircraft: 'This is a United States Marine Corps FA-18 fighter. Send 'em up, I'll wait!'


Air Defense Site: ( .... total silence)


God bless our troops.


There is something about a Marine that makes other countries listen to reason.