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My Marine husband and I were stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1989-1993. We had no children of our own, but I did some babysitting, and would frequent the base library to check out books to enjoy with the young children. I'm not sure how they do it now, but back then I had to give my husband's last four to check out books. If they became overdue, he would be notified by his sergeant and I'd make sure to return the books ASAP.
One afternoon in company formation during announcements, my husband was surprised to hear his name called. “LCPL Reed”, First Sergeant called. “Yes, First Sergeant”, my husband answered. “You have a library book overdue, “Don't Cry Big Bird”. Get it back to the library immediately!” Embarrassingly, my husband eeked out a “yes, First Sergeant”. Nobody could hold back and the snickers began. Even First Sergeant cracked a smile.
After formation broke, what seemed like all of Charlie Company had something smart to say. I got an earful when he came home, and made sure never to have a book back late to the library again!
Mrs. Kristine Reed,
Proud wife of Marine LCPL Frank Reed
Persian Gulf War veteran
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M42 Light Tank
Sgt Grit,
Lot of talk about the ONTOS lately but I would like to hear about the M42 Light Tank. Joined the reserve while in high school and even made PFC before going to boot camp in 1958. Went to two summer camps at 29 Palms while in the M 42 outfit and was even a tank commander the second year. I loved that anti aircraft unit and was shocked to find out that it had been discontinued while I was serving on my six month active duty.
Primarily used to protect airports it went the way of most outdated equipment because of newer rocket defense programs. After 8 years I went on to become Comm Chief but never forgot my first love with the M 42. Now I can't find anything about this unit. I'm into model making with my grandson and would like to find a M 42 model to make. Anyone out there have pictures or stories on the M 42 ?
W W McFarland, Cpl USMCR