There have been some comments in the newsletter about Women Marines. I want to introduce you to my neighbor who, last month, turned 89. She is sharp as a tack but her body is a little worn.
She will always say with pride that she is a Marine. Not an ex, former, used to be, or anything like that.
She recently has moved into an assisted living facility to be safer. When we went to visit her we passed the entry hall. Lining the wall are pictures of former Army, Navy, Air force, Army Air Corps, and Marines. Her picture is proudly hanging there with her in her green dress uniform in 1943. That picture is her pride and joy.
Marine pride is ageless, genderless, and undying. Here is the proof.
SSgt DJ Huntsinger 1968-74