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Thank You to all Vietnam Vets from a Marine in Iraq

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

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Sikorsky UH-34D Helicopter: Dog of War

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

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USMC Button Insignia

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

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I am a Marine

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

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Livin’ the dream, Sir!

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…

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Cpl. Jason Dunham is my Hero

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

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Whisper Semper Fi

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

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WHO ARE THE HEROES?

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

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I sent the world’s finest…

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

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Airman Mom: MEDALS OF HONOR—IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN

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

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ALM 980 Ditches at Sea, 1970

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

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What did you do at HMX-1?

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

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Don’t Mess With The Marines

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

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Black Marines – Montford Point

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

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One Ride With YP-13

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

Photo By: Cpl. Angelica I. Annastas
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Joining the Marines?

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

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Marine Corps Quotes

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

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An Army officer sums up what makes Marines different

By Col. Daniel F. Bolger, USA (Excerpt from DEATH GROUND: TODAY’S AMERICAN INFANTRY IN BATTLE) What makes…

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Gomer Pyle is Promoted

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

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LCPL Jordan Haerter and CPL Jonathan Yale

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

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Recons May Be Tough, But Only Wimps Wear Parachutes!

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

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These Good Men

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

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Lone Survivor

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

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Marine Humor in Combat

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

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What Makes a Marine a Marine?

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

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UNIVAC 1218 CPU (Univac 1500)

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

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Gopher Broke – Medal of Honor Story

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

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BONNIE-SUE

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

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USMC Tattoo – EGA STENCIL: Eagle Globe & Anchor LINE ART

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

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Paul Melvin Beddoe, KIA Vietnam

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

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Flying over MCRD San Diego

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

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Raymond “Mike” Clausen Jr.

Mike Clausen was a true Marine hero, awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery in Vietnam. Raymond…

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A Few Marine Toasts

There once was the love of a beautiful maid, And the love of a staunch, true man,…