Author: SgtGrit

Gunny OD

I've read many stories about the death a Marine and recounting how they had influenced  thier troops by thier examples, deeds etc. At those times I've often thought how much better it might be to let them know how much they are respected while they are still with us. My older brother, Master Gunnery Sgt.  Thomas F. O'Donnell ( aka " OD ") is one of those Marines. OD enlisted in the Corps in 1950 and served in the Korean War. He served in many posts and I served under him when he was the Chief  Instuctor at radio school Camp Lejuene, and I was a brand new Marine serving with 2ND Tnk Bn. He later served several tours in Nam and during that conflict  he became a victim of Agent Orange. He's developed many of the illnesses associated with  that chemical. OD is legally blind, suffers from diabetes, heart problems and was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer of the lungs and liver. I know he'd love to hear from any of his old buddies and would be glad  to exchange old war stories. He can be contacted at  tel.# 252-727-5090. Call him up and make the Gunny's last days a little more enjoyable. read more

Let Your Identity Be Known With Sgt Grit’s Stamped USMC Dog Tags

Whether you're an Active, Reserve, or Veteran Marine, since your induction into the Corps you have known the importance and purpose of Dog Tags. Stamped with information such as your name, blood type, Service # / SSN, branch of service, gas mask size, and religious preference helps to identify who are instantly. At Sgt Grit we offer a variety of personalized regulation and novelty Dog Tag choices that you will find to be of high quality and squared away. Each set of our stamped Dog Tags includes a John Wayne style P38 Can Opener. To ensure that you remain Swift, Silent, and Deadly surround your Dog Tags with our stealthy Dog Tag Silencers. read more

Dong Ha 20 June 1968 Ammo Dump Hit

I spent 10 hours trapped in a grave with 3 other Marines. Artillery from North Vietnam hit the ammo dump at 1600 on 20 June 1968. Is anyone else out there? I was with Maintenance Company, Engineer Platoon, FLSG Bravo. A 2nd Lt and a volunteer crew rescued us about 8 or 10 hours later, I have connected with one other individual. If you are out ther, pop smoke. read more