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I’m writing this now before the few memory banks I have left slowly turn the ones I…

At the end of 1966 I transferred from 3/5 to 1st MPs at Danang Airbase. The CO…

Do you remember the last time the Skipper requested you front and center yourself in his presence…

When my Momma sent me off to the Vietnam camp-o-ree with a few other MAG-36 folks during…

I have always regarded my 1966-67 Viet Nam combat tour with the Marine Corps as a remarkable…

Recent budget hearings in Washington have led some to believe changes must be made in the Defense…

If it wasn’t for flashbacks, I’d have no memories at all. The message being passed down the…

In an effort to make better use of Marines’ time instead of answering phone calls, squadrons have…

I sheathed my ka-bar after winning a territorial battle with a scorpion for a foxhole that was…

On 30 August 2006, Marine Col. F. Brooke Nihart, at 87 years of age, executed his orders…

Time takes on a profound meaning when seen through the lens of a Marine’s experience, especially those…

I find there are times when doors open and memories sit beside me. Now that may sound…

1 – 1/2 Lb. (24 oz) of lean ground beef (80/20) 2 Tbsp. butter 1 cup chopped…

Ramblings of a Deployed MindFrom the confines of Camp Leatherneck ALMAR/ALFAM/ALFRDS,Another week in the books and I…

Ramblings of a Deployed MindFrom the confines of Camp Leatherneck ALMAR/ALFAM/ALFRDS, GOOD AFTERNOON FROM CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN!…

Ramblings of a Deployed MindFrom the confines of Camp Leatherneck ALMAR/ALFAM/ALFRDS, Greetings from Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan!  Another…

Ramblings of a Deployed MindFrom the confines of Camp Leatherneck ALMAR/ALFAM/ALFRDS, YAY for another week being over…

Ramblings of a Deployed MindFrom the confines of Camp Leatherneck ALMAR/ALFAM/ALFRDS, Yep, yep, another week down and…

Ramblings of a Deployed MindFrom the confines of Camp LeatherneckALMAR/ALFAM/ALFRDS Yep another week down. Today is Patriot’s…

Ramblings of a Deployed MindFrom the confines of Camp Leatherneck ALMAR/ALFAM/ALFNDS, Another week down in the dirty…

Ramblings of a Deployed MindFrom the confines of Camp Leatherneck ALMAR/ALFAM/ALFNDS, As Slim Shady said, “Guess who’s…

Ramblings of a Deployed MindFrom the confines of Camp Leatherneck ALMAR/ALFAM/ALFNDS, Everyone is going to get sick…

Ramblings of a Deployed Mind (Father’s Day Edition)From the confines of Camp Leatherneck It’s another Sunday in…

Ramblings of a Deployed MindFrom the confines of Camp Leatherneck Another week has flown past as quick…

Ramblings of a Deployed Mind From the confines of Camp Leatherneck ALMAR/ALFAM/ALFRDS I say this every week,…

Ramblings of a Deployed Mind (Memorial Day Edition)From the confines of Camp Leatherneck ALMAR/ALFAM/ALFRDS OK, OK, Yes,…

From the confines of Camp Leatherneck ALMAR/ALFAM/ALFRDS, So another week has passed, I’m not even sure what…

From the confines of Camp Leatherneck ALMAR/ALFAM/ALFRDS, Busy week here, things have been busy. Have I mentioned…

ALMAR/ALFAM/ALFNDS, {break} {break} = Osama Bin Laden is dead! Apparently he was a bad man and we…

Guest Post courtesy of MSgt Joel WeberMSgt/USMC, Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Ramblings of a Deployed Mind (Week 10)…

Guest Post courtesy of MSgt Joel WeberMSgt/USMC, Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Ramblings of a Deployed Mind (Week 8)ALMAR/ALFAM/ALFRDS,…

I have to tell someone. Keeping it a secret all these years has taken its toll on…