Category: TheSuckLife

By Tami Jackson – jackson.tamara@comcast.net RICHARD BOTKIN SERVED ACTIVE IN THE MARINES FROM 1980 – 1983, THEN…

THIS IS A FULL Collection of 4 pages of FIRE BASES, AIR FORCE BASES, Naval and Medical,…

Project Vigil:Stanley Stockins On June 6th, 2014, my 11 year old son wanted to say thank you…

By Norm Urban HMM-163, to my knowledge, is, and has been, the ONLY U.S. Marine helicopter squadron…

Battles at Sea and on Lakes The Marines’ participation in the War of 1812 was both on…

The attack on New Providence, Bahamas was led by Captain Samuel Nicholas and was the first amphibious…

When the Revolutionary War began, a debate ensued regarding the need for a Navy. One reason the…

Last summer, a friend gave me a copy of “My Men Are My Heroes”, the story of…

In “The Lieutenant Don’t Know“, Marine Lt. Jeff Clement of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, provides a gripping…

A great reflection from Fred Reed…

During a commencement speech at the University of Texas, the commander of the forces that organized the…

A demonstration of firepower from Dillon Aero… Laying down some lead

The most decorated combat flight in U. S. history didn’t take place in a major battle. It…

American Legion Editorial By Jim Webb, September 2003 Against a backdrop of political mismanagement and social angst,…

Gary Sinise: Employers will benefit from hiring veterans.

by Kerry “Doc” Pardue A couple of years ago someone asked me if I still thought about…

Men in Black is a true story as told by soldier and writer Colby Buzzell ( @colbybuzzell…

In combat, a sniper’s goal is to become a needle in a haystack. Marksmanship is only a…

by Cpl. Beddoe, 2013 JJDIDTIEBUCKLE is an acronym used by Marines representing their 14 leadership traits: Justice,…

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man…

Bill Mauldin (1921-2003) on Marines: They wish to hell they were someplace else, and they wish to…

Bury me next to a Marine, When my time comes to an end, So I can spend…

By Richard W. Williams I was a grunt in India Company 3/5 in 1969. But, this is…

MAY 6, 2013, VOL. 18, NO. 32 • BY MACKUBIN THOMAS OWENS In 1957, the commandant of…

LtCol Andy Traynor, USMC (Ret), and Major Dave Vickers, USMC (Ret), tell a unique story of how…

Thanks to Ben Cascio for passing this along… A TRIBUTE TO THE F.M.F. CORPSMAN……. For those of…

by Scott Laidig slaidig@gmail.com Dear family, friends, Marines, veterans, and colleagues, Many of you know that, for…

Manner of Retirement I am your Texas flag! I was born January 25, 1839. I am one…

My good friend Jim Hatch (USMC, RVN) is a talented artist and one of my favorite songs…

by Erin Whitehead, Marine Corps spouse Yesterday, many Americans paused to honor those who have served and…

by James Brobyn If you asked me what I remember most about my time as a U.S….

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Honor, Courage, and Commitment!

Mandatory viewing for all Veterans

An inside look at Marines on duty in Afghanistan…