Just like our fellow recruit that attended MCRDSD, it was a privilege to have gone through boot camp to become a Marine. Having been the only Japanese American in the siries Battalions in 1959, it was sure strange. Many of the senior DI’s were WW11 and Korean War veterans. Yes, I was “thumped” a few times for doing the wrong things at the wrong time.. What recruits go through today is too simple and easy. The only rough part was a junior DI that lost his older brother on Iwo Jima, and boy did I get his hatred as a Japanese recruit in the Marine Corps. The funniest part of bootcamp was when I spilled a pitcher of water all over a DI from the 2nd Battalion. My DI’s laughed about it until graduation. Boot camp toughen me up for what was to come from 1959-1968, Lastly, my grandson fought in iraq and Afganistan and I currently have a greatgrandson deployed. Semper Fi to all Marines from the past, now and into the Corps future!!!!
Author: Sgt Ted K Shimono
My personal hero
I met Gunny Basilone when he was on a war bond drive at the age of 12 and that very day decided to be a Marine. Enlisted on my 17th birthday, twice wounded in Korea and retired at age 32 as a result of the wounds. Have never regretted it – would do it all over again. Than you Gunnery Sergeant Basilone.
RNLMC logo and Anchor. QPO. Qua Patet Orbis
The anchor on the arm and Dutch Marines logo since Dec. 10 1665. Qua Patet Orbis – As Far As The World Extends. Ooraaagh .
Marine and Friends Cruise
Retired Marine Jeff Covert, and his Marine Corps Veteran battle buddy, Tony Tijerina would like to invite any and all to our annual Marines and Friends Veteran Cruise. WE FEW, we mighty few, we small band of brothers just returned from another Marines and Friends Cruise celebrating the Marine Corps birthday at sea aboard a vacatoin cruise ship!!! As another successful reunion of arrives in our history books, we have scheduled next years cruise. On 12 November 2017, we sail out of San Juan, Puerto Rico and visit St Kitts, St Martinique, St Thomas, St Marteen and Bridgetown Barbados,. Myself, and fellow Marine Tony Tijerina organize this cruise as our annual vacation from our own careers. Our Hobby is to provide a fun week of activities for any group of Marines, together with their own family and friends, who enjoy visiting with Marines from every generation. More information can be found at www.cruiseUSMC.com, Or you can just email me at j.covert@icloud.com
Congressman or Lady
Someone SHOULD be able to HELP You. A request to your Senators and Congressman…! There is NO reason the VA is screwing with you like they are… You CAN get HELP…!
Swoopin’
I was stationed at NCAA Beaufort, SC from ’65 – ’68. Marines from MCAS and PI would “Swoop” north to Philly, NYC and north for the weekend. Around Richmond we would pick up Cousin Brucie in WABC on the radio and knew we were almost home. 14 hrs was considered good travel time. I lived in Philly, now in South Jersey near Exit #3 of the NJTrnPke and still remember those wek-end drops and pick-ups. Semper Fi to all Swoopers.
Pvt BB
I was traveling through rural South Louisiana (Cajun country) and came across this mailbox. No one was home so I didn’t get to meet anyone. Illustrates that Marines can be proud of their service and The Corp!
Thanksgiving 1966
As I sit and reminisce of where I was on Thanksgiving Day, 1966, this is what comes to mind: Mike Co 3/5 was on 3 hills west of Chu Lai. One platoon was on each hill. I was in 81 mortar attached to one of those platoons. It was the monsoon season. The hilltop had been stripped of all vegetation. The mud was so deep that you mired up halfway to the top of your boots. I had eaten C-ration for over a month. No hot messhall food at all during this time, not even on the Marine Corps birthday because we were in the field on Operation Mustang. If I remember correctly, a chopper came in with our birthday treat, a can of nuts and a slice of cake.
Stolen Valor
Most of you have probably read or, have seen the latest story of stolen valor It is one of the most pathetic and perverted story I have seen in quite a while.If you have not I will sum it up for you. A former Marine and Iraq war vet is facing up to 21 years in prison for using the story of another vet who lost both legs in a humvee explosion and, later took his on life. In short he claimed to have a TBI and not only received va benefits but was also given a home from some charity.How does this happen ? What other perks did he receive in the past? He was outed by another Marine that did witness the incident.He has to have forged records ,not just an embellished story. This story is bothering me more,and really has me ticked because, we have been writing the past few days and trying to help a Brother that is not only fighting cancer but fighting the va to get one stupid rule changed and this no good s o b collects disability and gets health care and a new freakn’ house from fake injury!!! The system is more than just broken it is FUBAR!! It just boggles my mind and I am angry today and that is not good since I have failed all of my anger management classes !!! That’s just a joke to lighten the mood a little. I am still foxtrotn’ mad!!
Looking for two lost buddies
I’m looking for two lost buddies, Peter Platte and, James E. Riley III. We served in H&S 1/5, 57-59 at Camp Margarita, Camp Pendleton.