Anybody remember EH Walker and the HQ Regimental school he ran at Pendleton between ’64 and ’66? What a riot that man was. We all respected him. I liked him.
Cpl Re Allen
Author: ron allen
Loved Running That Fence Line
I had to smile when I saw the shot posted of running next to the active commercial runway along the fence line at MCRDSD. I can’t say how many miles I put in running that very same fence as a young 2nd and 1st LT stationed there from 1973 to 1976. It was just five miles from base HQ building, out past the Naval base, back along the airport runway, through RTR and back up the breezeway to Sea School. I loved running then and still do, though now I spend more time on a bike than pounding the pavement. Thanks for the memories.
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Daughter of a Vietnam Veteran Marine. Martin P. Roche, and I have done alot of research. Would love to help as a full time paid job. One internship away from getting my Certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor at Middlesex Community College. My brother and sister both have this tattoo. My sister couldn’t be there that day. Tat is on the back of his arm and my right leg.
2 of a Kind
While serving in Vietnam with 3/1/1 in 1968, I acquired a little friend. My last name being Mongar, I was given the nickname, “Mongoose”. Seems that the kids in a local ville that we tromped through occasionally, heard me being called, “Mongoose”, and next time through, they presented my with this very young mongoose. After my first day of carrying this little critter around, it never left my side. The little thing met it’s Waterloo during a mortar and rocket attack in Elephant Valley, in June or July of 1968. It was an experience I will never forget, one of those things that happened in Vietnam that can never be repeated.
Plumbing You Can Count On
If your sh-tter is unsat, this Grunt can get it squared away!
Sgt Grit
The Drill Instructors Are Tough
Here’s a caricature I did of a very tough D.I., Cpl. J.L. Stelling, Platoon 218, MCRD, San Diego; graduated 13 May 1964.
“Cpl. Stelling, if you read this, I just want you to know that you did a great job of turning the Platoon 218 “mob”, as you sometimes referred to us, into hard-charging Marines. Semper Fi, Sir!”
Can Still Lock And Load
Me and Bill C. at the Dirty Name, the first obstacle on the Parris Island confidence course on the day we graduated from platoon 374 in the Fall of 1960. Hard to believe that was 56 years ago. In my mind we haven’t changed much since then. Don’t know if we can still do 20 pull ups, but we can still lock and load and put them in the black at 500 yards.
One Outstanding Marine Ride
This is the Punisher.
Jon Nelson
USMC ’71-’75
Veterans Day Tribute At Chick-fil-A
Article by
Bill Callen
Top Right News
Man walks into Chick-fil-A and is completely blown away when he say this for Vets.
Chick-fil-A, the same fast-food outlet has once again proved a positive to the world. This time it did so by unveiling an amazing Veterans Day tribute that left Georgia resident Eric Comfort in complete shock.
Modified To Thank All
Was in the Corps from 1967 to 1967, was a 0311, came out as an E-5 Sgt. I am a supporter of MIA and POW Veterans from all branches and wars. Decided to have the Eagle, Globe & Anchor modified to thank all Marines that have served.
Ron Knight