Author: Cpl. Wally Beddoe

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Story by Cpl. Wil Acosta MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (March 4, 2005) — Military…

By WARREN KOZAK Five years ago, a particularly gruesome image made its way to our television screens…

by Wally Beddoe, December 2009 University of Bridgeport, Psychology Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that…

Thursday, a dreary, cold day in Southern California . My pal Lisa Agustsson and I drove down…

A guy gets time to think over here and I was thinking about all the support we…

Think of Yankee Lima Four Two as a time machine: Jump in and you’re back in Vietnam….

The oldest military insignia in continuous use in the United States. It first appeared, as shown here,…

I am a Marine, Born in 1775. Through two centuries, I’ve fought the best; And through two…

Excerpt from: https://www.michaelyon-online.com/one-giant-leap.htm The U.S. Marines are flooding in, and you might think that every Marine helicopter…

The first Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War, Cpl. Jason Dunham…

He was sitting on a park bench, hunched and looking low. It was hard to imagine how…

Reprinted with my good friend Marion Sturkey’s permission.~Wally —A high school senior in Ohio, Adrienne, got an…

My dad, Angelo, was in the hospital in Tacoma, Washington. A former Marine and veteran of the…

Airman Mom: MEDALS OF HONOR—IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN https://thesucklife.com

My good buddy J.D. Barber was the CH-46 Crew Chief involved in this rescue. For his actions,…

Wally, here is a little more on “Army One”. They remained in the WH [White House] program…

Life On The Rodeo Road: Don’t Mess With The MarinesBy Paul KnightWednesday, Mar. 4 2009 @ 12:10PM…

Hand Salute!~WallyMontford Point: Back to Where It All Began for Black MarinesStory by Pfc. Kelvin ClarkPosted: 02.26.2009…

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

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

“No better friend, no worse enemy.” – Gen. James “Mad Dog” Mattis “The safest place in Korea…

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

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

This is a true story of John “ACE” Hunt – A Marine crew chief that fell 800…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I always dreamt of getting an Eagle Globe & Anchor tattoo. I turned to none other than…

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

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