Author: Cpl. Wally Beddoe
Birthday Surprise from Dad at school before he deploys for a year!
Deployment is tough on the kids people. We need to support them any way you can while their parent is deployed overseas!
USMC Museum Quantico, VA
Uploaded by “FutureUSMCSoldier” on Jan 31, 2012 My visit to the USMC museum in Quantico VA. hope you like it. I own the rights to…
Meet Marine Boxer Cpl. Jesus Toro
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is proud to host the 2012 Armed Forces Boxing Championships. The Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines will be showcasing…
Dignified Transfer | Dover AFB
Time is 03:30 on January 23, 2012. The ‘Dignified Transfer’ return home of six heroes from Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan. Capt. Daniel B. Bartle Capt….
Honoring the Sacrifice of SFC Benjamin Wise
SFC Benjamin Wise gave his life in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Senator Boozman honored his service and sacrifice on the Senate floor.
In the beginning was the word, and the word was God
In the beginning was God, and all else was darkness and void, and without form. So God created the heavens and the Earth.He created the…
CPL P letter to POTUS
Via Corporal Kevin P. Thanks to overwhelming support, I have decided to release this. I wrote a letter to the President! Tell me what you…
Who is Dakota Meyer?
The Marine Corps’ recent Medal of Honor recipient has been cited for his humility throughout his time in the public spotlight. Dakota Meyer and his…
Old Jarhead Poems
I recently read “Old Jarhead Poems – The Heart of a Marine” by Robert A. Hall. In all my years of reading Marine Corps literature,…
The Man in the Doorway
Written by Marine Michael Ryerson They came in low and hot, close to the trees and dropped their tail in a flare, rocked forward and…
War Is Hell
Last week’s video of Marines urinating on Taliban corpses went viral on the Internet. Among the responses was Lt. Col. Allen West’s ‘Shut Your Mouth,…
Navy Corpsmen: A Marine’s Best Friend
Here’s a great excerpt from ABOUT.COM regarding Marines and Navy Corpsmen. Photo courtesy of popasmoke.com ~Cpl. Beddoe While Corpsmen are expected to be cure-alls for…
The Kid from Brooklyn on Terrorists
Lest we forget, the Kid from Brooklyn says it best.. we are dealing with terrorists! CONTENT WARNING!! VERY EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!! Do not watch if you…
USMC: Commitment, Semper Fi
Our strength lies not in our numbers, but in our commitment. In the Marine Corps, it’s called Semper Fidelis. It means always faithful — to…
Happy New Year from Afghanistan
I really wish I was with them! Drive On! ~Cpl. Beddoe Marines with 2nd MLG (FWD) perform “Auld Lang Syne” in tribute to the New…
Chesty Puller Marine Legend: His Life In Pictures
Many I’ve never seen before. Great tribute to Chesty! ~Cpl. Beddoe Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller (June 26, 1898 – October 11, 1971) was…
I Will Never Quit
A quote from Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell; Brother Texan and American Patriot! “I will never quit. I persevere and thrive on adversity. My Nation expects…
Touch A Name On The Wall
During the USMC Vietnam Helicopter Association’s event at “The Wall South” in Pensacola (1998), we had several flyovers by helicopters. I was in the H-34…
Making Marines – by Michael Kane
Neshaminy High School graduate Michael Kane reflects on his 13 weeks of basic training at Parris Island, SC, to become a United States Marine. Semper…
Make Peace or Die!
A documentary film from 1st Battalion, 5th Marines during their deployment to Sangin, Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Video Produced by 1/5 Combat…
Operation: Care and Comfort
“Historically, Americans have shown their support to our Troops serving in times of war in many ways. By writing letters, mailing care packages, welcome home…
Col Mike Lowe’s Mess Night Speech
Col. Lowe was invited to be a guest speaker at a formal “Dining In” at Basic School at Quantico and who took the time to…
Rules for Dating a Marine’s Daughter
If you pull into my driveway and honk you’d better be delivering a package, because you’re sure not picking anything up. Remove your hat when…
Cpl. Kent Cagle, USMC
Today America lost a warrior, the Marine Corps lost a Brother, a family lost a loved one, and I lost one of my best friends….
Marines help brighten woman’s Big Apple experience
November 22, 2011 Oklahoma cancer patient meets Team Semper Fi at Yankee Stadium Elaine Blaisdell Cumberland Times-News CUMBERLAND — A recent visit to Yankee Stadium…
Veteran’s Celebration at NYSE
This morning, I attended a traditional veteran recognition event at the New York Stock Exchange. My good friend and Marine Ben Cascio and Marine Mark…
Bringing Home LCpl Barfield
Lance Corporal Jason Nicholas Barfield, 22, of Ashford, Alabama, was killed in action October 24, 2011 in Helmand Province Afghanistan while serving in the war…
06OCT2011: MSgt Joel Weber
Ramblings of a Deployed MindFrom the confines of Camp Leatherneck ALMAR/ALFAM/ALFRDS,Another week in the books and I couldn’t be happier at the moment. This week…
Operation SHUFLY, 50th anniversary
“Headquarters Marine Corps, Division of Public Affairs, is currently organizing a series of commemorative events in honor of the 50th anniversary of Operation SHUFLY, the…
30OCT2011: MSgt Joel Weber
Ramblings of a Deployed MindFrom the confines of Camp Leatherneck ALMAR/ALFAM/ALFRDS, GOOD AFTERNOON FROM CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN! It’s been quite a morning so far. Today,…
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