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Black Marines – Montford Point
Hand Salute!~WallyMontford Point: Back to Where It All Began for Black MarinesStory by Pfc. Kelvin ClarkPosted: 02.26.2009…
One Ride With YP-13
As the webmaster for the USMC/Combat Helicopter Association (POPASMOKE), I’ve had the incredible privilege of crossing paths…
Joining the Marines?
Stepping into the realm of the Marines is no small feat. This journey will be unlike anything…
Gomer Pyle is Promoted
I missed this story last year. Jim Nabors was promoted to Honorary Corporal in 2007. I grew…
LCPL Jordan Haerter and CPL Jonathan Yale
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Recons May Be Tough, But Only Wimps Wear Parachutes!
This is a true story of John “ACE” Hunt – A Marine crew chief that fell 800…
These Good Men
I now know why men who have been to war yearn to reunite. Not to tell stories…
Lone Survivor
I recently finished reading Marcus Luttrell’s story “Lone Survivor”. Marcus (Navy Cross), a Navy SEAL with SEAL…
Marine Humor in Combat
Received this via e-mail. Love the video… A US Marine at a roadway checkpoint, bored to tears,…
What Makes a Marine a Marine?
Ask a Marine what’s so special about the Marines and the answer would be “esprit de corps”,…
UNIVAC 1218 CPU (Univac 1500)
In 1981, I attended computer school in the Marine Corps at the Naval Air Station in Meridian,…
Gopher Broke – Medal of Honor Story
A tribute to the Crew of “Blood Sweat & Tears”And the Marines of 3rd Platoon, Alpha Company,…
BONNIE-SUE
“Bonnie-Sue” is without a doubt one of the best books I’ve ever read, and I can’t recommend…
USMC Tattoo – EGA STENCIL: Eagle Globe & Anchor LINE ART
I always dreamt of getting an Eagle Globe & Anchor tattoo. I turned to none other than…
Paul Melvin Beddoe, KIA Vietnam
PFC Paul Melvin Beddoe was more than a name or a story passed down in our family,…
Flying over MCRD San Diego
Flying over MCRD San Diego (August 25, 2000) Having a bi-annual reunion nearby, the USMC/Vietnam Helicopter Association…
Raymond “Mike” Clausen Jr.
Mike Clausen was a true Marine hero, awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery in Vietnam. Raymond…
A Few Marine Toasts
There once was the love of a beautiful maid, And the love of a staunch, true man,…
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