Category: TheSuckLife

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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…

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One Ride With YP-13

As the webmaster for the USMC/Combat Helicopter Association (POPASMOKE), I’ve had the incredible privilege of crossing paths…

Photo By: Cpl. Angelica I. Annastas
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Joining the Marines?

Stepping into the realm of the Marines is no small feat. This journey will be unlike anything…

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Gomer Pyle is Promoted

I missed this story last year. Jim Nabors was promoted to Honorary Corporal in 2007. I grew…

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LCPL Jordan Haerter and CPL Jonathan Yale

Excerpt from a CMC speaking engagement: I would share with you a story that took place back…

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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…

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These Good Men

I now know why men who have been to war yearn to reunite. Not to tell stories…

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Lone Survivor

I recently finished reading Marcus Luttrell’s story “Lone Survivor”. Marcus (Navy Cross), a Navy SEAL with SEAL…

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Marine Humor in Combat

Received this via e-mail. Love the video… A US Marine at a roadway checkpoint, bored to tears,…

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What Makes a Marine a Marine?

Ask a Marine what’s so special about the Marines and the answer would be “esprit de corps”,…

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UNIVAC 1218 CPU (Univac 1500)

In 1981, I attended computer school in the Marine Corps at the Naval Air Station in Meridian,…

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Gopher Broke – Medal of Honor Story

A tribute to the Crew of “Blood Sweat & Tears”And the Marines of 3rd Platoon, Alpha Company,…

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BONNIE-SUE

“Bonnie-Sue” is without a doubt one of the best books I’ve ever read, and I can’t recommend…

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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…

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Paul Melvin Beddoe, KIA Vietnam

PFC Paul Melvin Beddoe was more than a name or a story passed down in our family,…

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Flying over MCRD San Diego

Flying over MCRD San Diego (August 25, 2000) Having a bi-annual reunion nearby, the USMC/Vietnam Helicopter Association…

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Raymond “Mike” Clausen Jr.

Mike Clausen was a true Marine hero, awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery in Vietnam. Raymond…

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A Few Marine Toasts

There once was the love of a beautiful maid, And the love of a staunch, true man,…