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.

Tell Me About the Old Corps

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

I Read Today

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

Seems I Can Never Get Clean

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

Music to My Ears

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

Talk to Me

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

From The Journals of Resupply Magazine

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

The Skipper Wants To See Ya

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

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…

Boarding Pass Please

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

If you’re Calling the Sergeant Major

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

It’s Our Code

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

The Value of Time

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

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…

C-Rations: A Love Story

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

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