My good friend Ken, seated on the mine plow of an LVT E-1, which was the engineer version of the LVT P-5 family. This one was sited on a bluff as a museum piece at 21 Area, also known as Del Mar area at Camp Pendleton. Ken and I had gone there for a 1st Marine Division Anniversary observation… probably 2005. This is most likely the tractor that Ken was assigned to when in 5th Amphibian Tractor Bn, circa 1969. Even though it is ahhh… 'secured'? we were able to somehow (and we ain't telling how) get inside the thing… bits and pieces have disappeared over the years, including the driver's 'joystick'… most likely to have been made into a plaque for some old salt's retirement. The mine plow is folded in the picture… there are 'wings' on each flank that fold out for plowing up mines on the beach. From memory, this thing has a fuel-injected, twin supercharger, liquid-cooled gasoline V-12, 1,790 cubic inches… 1,080 HP at the flywheel. Crew used to snuggle down on top of the line charges ('bout a ton of C-4, linked on a rope) to catch some Zs…
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Author: SgtGrit
This I Will Defend
I had this tattoo done up with the words “This I Will Defend”. I have two sons. Each dog tag has their name and birthdate on it. I wanted to honor my children yet still have something that honored my years in the Marine Corps.
Sgt Grit Sizzlin’ Summertime Gear
The first official day of Summer begins on Saturday, June 21st. Whether it's grilling on the patio, relaxing on the beach, camping or hiking a trail… Sgt Grit has the Marine Corps outdoor gear that will add some sizzle to your summertime fun. We have grilling aprons, stainless steel grilling sets, sports bottles, tailgating gear, survival kits, emergency radios, and much more! So what are you waiting for? Get to ordering your Marine Corps outdoor gear while visiting our showroom or by shopping our 24/7 online store! It will be our pleasure to help you get squared away!
USMC pride husband/wife tattoos
My husband’s is in honor of his service, “once a Marine, always a Marine.” Mine is honor of my husband, my Marine.
Happy Birthday
Eagle Globe and Anchor over American flag was a birthday present from my wife.
Aubrey Headon Eats, Sleeps and Breathes the Corps
Aubrey Headon, age 14 from Rochelle, Illinois stopped in to visit us here in OKC while attending the Endeavor Games. She is in the preparatory events for the Paraolympic team. She holds the world record for the long jump and is on her way to London next for more events. Aubrey loves the Marine Corps! Her grandfather, SSgt Lyle Headon of 1st Amtracks '64-'68 inspired this love in her. She eats, sleeps and breathes the Corps and has since about age 3. She wears Marine Corps anything she can get her hands on. Aubrey ran on 7 June 2014 at the games in honor of LCpl Alec E. Catherwood, KIA from Darkhorse 3/5, Afghanistan 10-14-2010.
Cookie’s Tavern
Every year on Nov 10th there is a huge Marine Corps B-Day celebration in Philadelphia and they close off a major street and about a thousand Marines show up. It last all day at a Marine owned bar called Cookie's Tavern. Guys come from all over. Joe Curry was a Captain in the NJ State Police and is my neighbor, and this is me with his wife a couple years ago. I have now lost 129 lbs so I looked much younger and skinnier now. The other picture is me and my buddy from high school talking on the blocked off street. His name is Wayne Parker, and he buys stuff from you guys too. I love the spinning EGA's but I can't figure out how to do it.
Gold Star Mom Converts to Cycles
By Staff Writer
An old adage says, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks", but Mary Wyscarver, THS teacher, begs to differ with that. For years her friends have told her of the joys of motorcycles. Finally on Memorial Day she joined almost one thousand bikers for the 15th annual "Ride to Remember" in West Texas to honor the fallen heroes. Her son, Marine SSgt. Joseph Fankhauser (KIA Afghanistan 2012), is her hero and was recently featured on Fox Sports Warriors Among Us – Honor the Fallen.
After the Rush
After the Rush represents author Lanny Martinson's debut into the literary world. His gritty, tell-it-like-it-is style leaves little to the imagination in his no-holds-barred account of a young man's journey into manhood. Although the book is fiction, it's based on actual events experienced by the author or his fellow Marines who served in the Vietnam War.
Lieutenant Of Marines
By Bryan J. Lash
The sixties brought us many things: women's liberation, free love and draft dodgers. More importantly, America was involved in helping the fledgling democratic Republic of Vietnam withstand attempts from the Communists of North Vietnam to conquer them militarily. America sent its bravest and brightest to assist and train the Vietnamese. Unfortunately, history will probably show that most Americans opposed this action. This is a story that chronicles the experiences of one man's journey to be a U.S. Marine during this time in history. It covers his time as a boy, through college, to leading the world's finest fighting men in combat. He discovered many life lessons along the way, not the least of which was the real meaning of the famous Marine motto: Semper Fidelis.