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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…
Gomer Pyle is Promoted
I missed this story last year. Jim Nabors was promoted to Honorary Corporal in 2007. I grew…
LCPL Jordan Haerter and CPL Jonathan Yale
Excerpt from a CMC speaking engagement: I would share with you a story that took place back…
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…
These Good Men
I now know why men who have been to war yearn to reunite. Not to tell stories…
Lone Survivor
I recently finished reading Marcus Luttrell’s story “Lone Survivor”. Marcus (Navy Cross), a Navy SEAL with SEAL…
Marine Humor in Combat
Received this via e-mail. Love the video… A US Marine at a roadway checkpoint, bored to tears,…
What Makes a Marine a Marine?
Ask a Marine what’s so special about the Marines and the answer would be “esprit de corps”,…
UNIVAC 1218 CPU (Univac 1500)
In 1981, I attended computer school in the Marine Corps at the Naval Air Station in Meridian,…
Gopher Broke – Medal of Honor Story
A tribute to the Crew of “Blood Sweat & Tears”And the Marines of 3rd Platoon, Alpha Company,…
BONNIE-SUE
“Bonnie-Sue” is without a doubt one of the best books I’ve ever read, and I can’t recommend…
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…
Paul Melvin Beddoe, KIA Vietnam
PFC Paul Melvin Beddoe was more than a name or a story passed down in our family,…
Flying over MCRD San Diego
Flying over MCRD San Diego (August 25, 2000) Having a bi-annual reunion nearby, the USMC/Vietnam Helicopter Association…
Raymond “Mike” Clausen Jr.
Mike Clausen was a true Marine hero, awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery in Vietnam. Raymond…
A Few Marine Toasts
There once was the love of a beautiful maid, And the love of a staunch, true man,…
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