Author: Ed Creamer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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