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Only the older Marines will know what a M-1 thumb is, and most were coordinated enough to not experience one.
I should have known to stop, but I didn't. Two weeks ago in the local gun shop (LGS) somebody started talking to me just as I let the bolt go home. At least it wasn't a full stroke. Wasn't my rifle, either. My Garand was at home and she knows better, besides.
As a former Marine ('62-'66) and aviation nut, I was thrilled to read the 1 May SGT GRIT article about WW II Marine pilot and ace Joe Foss. To follow up on the article, Joe was not only the highest scoring Marine ace in WW II (26 enemy aircraft shot down), but as your article indicated he was also a Medal of Honor recipient, as well being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. And if that wasn't enough for one lifetime he went on to become the Governor of South Dakota, the first Commissioner of the American Football League, an Air Force General, as well as serving two terms as the President of the National Rifle Association; and it was during his time with the NRA that I had the privilege of meeting Joe.
When: Saturday, May 24th, 2014.
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Don't miss the Marine Corps moto sale event of the year. From t-shirts to covers and KA-BARs to flags, this promises to be a sale where you can fill up your bags. We have a lot of merchandise to move and we are ready to bargain. Navigate the highways and byways with our driving directions or find us on Google.
I was issued two pairs of the brown rough side out boots in June of 1970 when I passed through MCRD San Diego with Platoon 2076. Apparently that was the only boots left in my size as I was the only boot in the entire series to get a pair let alone both pairs. None of my DI's were familiar with them so I was told to shave them and then lay on the polish. By the time I graduated they shined as black as any of the other issued black boots. Though I confess to catching some heat in the early stages until I built up enough black polish to cover the rough texture.
I thought you might like to see what an old Marine can come up with in his spare time. If you look close you can see my home made flag mount on the back of the sissybar. I picked up a hunk of aluminum at a recycling center and using only handtools shaped the plate. I then had it powder coated. I painted on both sides 'Semper Fi', though it is getting a bit worn now it is still visible. I also have mounted the metal EGA emblems on the side of the battery cover as well as the left side electronics cover. I get many comments and questions on my rather uniquely designed flag mount. Twice people have asked if it was a mortar tube, civilians what can I say. The bag on the back I had custom made to fit my flag mount as I like the lean look on my ride. I still need to carry rain gear, tools, and lots of water when I stand the flag line here in Florida. The bike is a 1994 Dyna Wide Glide with over 110,000 on it. Miles these days are mostly for PGR missions, however this bike has been in all of the lower 48 when I took 4+ months to ride this great country.
A barn quilt was made for the garage of my home. One of a kind. Semper Fi!
Only in Wisconsin.
Weapons Plt, Golf Co, 2nd Bn, 8th Marines, 2ndMarDiv.
Camp Geiger, NC '78-'86
What a pleasure it was to meet the Marines of Camp Lejeune N.C. as I attended the Marine South Expo. I had always been west with my husband so this was my first time experiencing the East Coast and I have to say I loved it! Here are a few pics of some of the people I met.
Many times things didn't go as planned during Invasions of the Islands in the South Pacific for the Marines. One such incident was at Roi Namur in the Kwajalein Island group. Roi Namur was the target of the 4th Marine Division in the Battle for Kwajalein. There isn't many references to this so you'll just have to rely on the memory of an Old Marine who got the story from one of the Marines who landed on Roi Namur, later information of this was given reference to in articles and stories of the Invasion.
Late in 2013, my son, James Wolter Jr. (Jimmy) had started a project with the help of Sgt. Grit to create a shadow box of medals for my birthday in April 2014. I had no idea what he was doing, but with my wife's help, he was able to get pictures of my medals and other USMC item that I display in my office along with those of both my sons.
I recently discovered that the Marine Corps sponsors an event called the Bootcamp Challenge. Civilians are invited to participate in a 3 mile obstacle course that current recruits train with. Over 60 drill instructors are positioned throughout the course to give civilians a flavor of what it is like to be trained like a Marine for a day. Over 4,000 people participated in last year's event. This year, the event is held on September 27th, which is the the 40th anniversary of when I first joined Marine boot camp, TO THE DAY. I am making the trip as a 58 year old Marine Veteran, who is going to give Marine Corps basic training one more go around. I am making the trip from Wisconsin, as the special date of the 2014 Bootcamp Challenge was a calling, that only a Marine would understand.
