The last word re: Blue and white dress blue covers – The white is/was summer, the blue was winter. A number of uniforms are no longer available: (Officer) Dress whites, mess dress are two. Now in place of the dress whites (see attached for my wedding picture with my mother) the dress blue blouse is worn with white trousers for summer.
Author: SgtGrit
Authorized To Wear A Mustache
Graduating Boot Camp at MCRD San Diego in 1961 we were issued Khaki's, Summer Tropical and the Winter Green uniforms. Summer Tropicals were the favorites back then, but we often wore the Khaki's. Floating around the South China Sea in the Spring of 1964 in 2/9, we had to make ourselves presentable for Liberty, in the Khaki Uniform. Keeping them presentable with only a sea bag to stow our gear was a problem, but we did survive. We got into Hong Kong on several occasions and one of our destinations was the top of Victoria Peak for lunch and drinks. I had made Corporal the previous fall, just after JFK was killed, and was now "authorized" to wear a mustache… haven't shaved it in the intervening 50 years.
Cool Kids And Salty
The green field scarf was part of our uniform issue at MCRD San Diego in the summer of 1962. We were never instructed on what to wear it with, how to wear it or when to wear it. I remember it being kind of silky. Is that my Alzheimer's starting to kick in? Still had it until several years ago or maybe I still do. I recall being shocked that we were required to pay for our sea bag issue and our bucket issue. Sure put a hole in my meager paycheck.
Helmand, Afghanistan 2009
Sept. 29th 2009 is the date this story takes place. To begin I served as a Weapons Co. Heavy Machine-Gunner (0331 2/8 wpns co.) Our plt. pushed out from FOB Delhi early that afternoon to patrol some new area's of the western desert we had not yet visited. EOD accompanied us as the area we were headed was known to be riddled with IED's. My section establised a VCP by the "main" road, While section one began clearing the ridge we intended to establish support by fire positions on.
1st Marine Corps Tattoo – USMC
Not much to say, USMC lettering on my right forearm. 1st Marine Corps tattoo, but not the last.
KC 130s Fatenma
I was just back from Nam and the monsoons were in full swing at Fatenma! Three of the Electric shop and me were sent out to work on the vertical stabilizer with the wind and rain going great guns!! Well we needed a check stand so I grabed one half on and half off the pad. I went to jurk it back on the pad, I just grabbed and I got hold of the tow tung not the legs and pulled!! The stand didn't move but the tung did. I went over on my back holding the tung and the eyelet hit me square in the face! Knocked me cold on the spot on my back lying in the rain. All rest of the team were standing around me busting a gut. They laughed so hard they just left me there!! I ended up with a black and blue ring on my face for a good week! Everyone would look a bust up because the whole squadron heard about it!!
Irish Sayings and Marine Corps Tattoos and a Story on St. Patrick’s Day
In honor of St. Patrick's Day we are highlighting some St. Paddy's day sayings and greetings along with some of the Irish tattoos and a story that have been submitted by our customers and fans. So whether your chasing a leprechaun or searching for a four-leaf clover, may the luck of the Irish be with you as you get older and older.
INSO Information on the individuals in this photo
Came across this on facebook:
www.facebook.com/ken.benner
Maybe one of you are in this photo or know someone in it.
This picture was taken the summer of 72.
DaNang AB, Vietnam (Bomb Loaders)
Camp Pendleton Mounted Color Guard
I had the distinct honor of having served as a Corporal of Marines and a Right Guard Rider on the Camp Pendleton Mounted Color Guard 1978-1979 while serving with the 2nd Bn, 5th Marines and HQ Co, 5th Marines (Col Anthony Lukeman was CO). I saw a picture of the color guard here, but can't seem to find a "category" to go with it. Seeing pictures of El Noche, Echo Bar and Columbian (aka: Fat Man) brought back so many proud memories of the parades and ceremonies we had the honor of participating in. Not since the 1900's can many Marines say they were "Horse Marines"!
Let Sgt Grit Help You Spread The Word About Your Upcoming Marine Corps Reunion
It's starting to warm up outside, the nights are shorter, and the day time is longer. Barbecue pits are being ignited and everyone's getting excited because Marine Corps Reunion season is officially underway! Let Sgt Grit help you spread the word about your upcoming Marine Corps reunion by posting about it on our Marine Corps Reunions page. Submit a name for your reunion, group/organization that will be putting it on, the location, start/end date, point of contact information, and any additional information that those wanting to attend need to know, and we'll get it up faster than you can find a PRC-E7.