Author: Ed Creamer

Enlisted in July 1957 as an 0311, serving four years, including 15 months in Okinawa with E Co., 2/3 Marines. Reenlisted in 1960, trained as a 6611 in Memphis, and earned meritorious Sergeant at Cherry Point. Commissioned as a Warrant Officer in 1965, became a temporary 2nd Lt and permanent W-1 in Vietnam on Jan 1, 1966. Later served at El Toro, attended Avionics Officer’s School in Memphis, and completed tours at NAVAIR in D.C. and MCAS Quantico. Retired as a Major from HQMC in 1979.
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Tell Me About the Old Corps

In the days when I entered the Corps, 782 gear consisted of one short sword, one shield…

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I Read Today

Today’s newspaper carried a short obituary about a young Marine who died recently in the Middle East….

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Seems I Can Never Get Clean

Listen, I take Saturday showers like most of you; even use soap and water when I do….

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Music to My Ears

Whenever I am in the back yard and hear the sound of rotor blades, I’m reminded of…

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Talk to Me

Down the street from me is a former WW-II Coast Guard type. He keeps telling me he…

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From The Journals of Resupply Magazine

I’m writing this now before the few memory banks I have left slowly turn the ones I…

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The Skipper Wants To See Ya

Do you remember the last time the Skipper requested you front and center yourself in his presence…

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My Momma Didn’t Tell Me to Bring More

When my Momma sent me off to the Vietnam camp-o-ree with a few other MAG-36 folks during…

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Boarding Pass Please

Recent budget hearings in Washington have led some to believe changes must be made in the Defense…

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If you’re Calling the Sergeant Major

In an effort to make better use of Marines’ time instead of answering phone calls, squadrons have…

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It’s Our Code

On 30 August 2006, Marine Col. F. Brooke Nihart, at 87 years of age, executed his orders…

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The Value of Time

Time takes on a profound meaning when seen through the lens of a Marine’s experience, especially those…

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Where Do You Live?

I find there are times when doors open and memories sit beside me. Now that may sound…

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MARINE CORPS CREAMED GROUND BEEF (SOS)

1 – 1/2 Lb. (24 oz) of lean ground beef (80/20) 2 Tbsp. butter 1 cup chopped…

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C-Rations: A Love Story

I have to tell someone. Keeping it a secret all these years has taken its toll on…