Delta Co. 3rdAABN-3rd PLT MAP 3-1 in Iraq back in 2006.
Author: SgtGrit
Tall and Bold
I'm Sgt Guadalupe, a Marine Corps recruiter. I want to have one of the Marines I have put in recognized for this work of art he hand crafted in your magazine and or newsletter online. PFC Joshua Terry.
As you can see in the picture, he was inspired to become a Marine as a kid and made that into reality. During one of his college classes he was to create a piece of abstract art. Being in the delayed entry program awaiting boot camp he wanted to make something that would be Marine Corps related. As you look at the sculpture you see the Eagle standing tall and bold with his wings spread out and leaning forward as if he is ready to take on any challenge that presents itself. The earth is represented by a rock and surrounded by two metal spheres that symbolizes the world wide travels to protect the country we love. The Anchor that looks sharp, but yet gentle to touch, just like the Marines, we look sharp in uniform and were aggressive towards our enemy with the ability to cut through their defenses and yet be gentle enough at heart to stand tall and receive toys to be donated to kids in need, or help those who survive a natural disaster.
46 Years
After 46 years, I meet up with my old Marine buddy Sgt. John Benefield. We served together in Viet Nam with 3/26, 81's. '66/'67.
Semper Fi
L/Cpl Rick Starkey
Proud Gunny
Added some motivation to my fishing boat and POV with your Marine Corps decals.
Gy/Sgt. Lew Souder, USMC/Ret.
Accents Nicely
Here is a picture of the new USMC chrome decal on the trunk of my new Chevy Impala. It accents the trunk lid nicely. Note the USMC plate frame from Sgt Grit, as well as the new Michigan MARINE license plate. I've received numerous compliments as a result.
Younger Guys Doing PT
See pic of Rick in November 2011 at the USMC Ball at Quantico (Rick is '77-'80). As a high tech Remedy installer he's worked at Dumfries and KC (in the same building he'd worked in 30 years prior as a Marine), but this time he was actually placed on Quantico. He was thrilled to have to stop for colors, and enjoyed seeing all the younger guys doing PT. Being on the road so much (only home every other weekend because that's the only contract he could get that would support us) he was also eating out 'so much'! Then after seeing the young Marines for a while he thought, "I'm a slob!" so he started watching his weight and utilizing his hotel's gym. He's worked very hard and looks amazing with this nice 6 pack now.
Feeling Nostalgic
This past July 22 was the 30th year since my graduation into our esteemed Marine Corps. I already had gotten a tattoo right after ITS, but it was not an eagle, globe and anchor. So feeling nostalgic I got this tattoo. If any of my fellow recruits from platoon 3043 in 1983 see this, find me on Facebook. Semper Fi, Mike Winnie 0311 Corporal, USMCR 1983-1988
From Out of the Sun
I got this Tattoo In Okinawa 3rd Reconnaissance, then went to Jungle Warfare Training Center at Camp Gonsalves Okinawa, Japan. Boy my first Tattoo it hurt like hell, it was tapped in not by tattoo gun. A long bar with needles on the end and the color is push under the skin. This was done June 21, 1980.
Pumpkin Carving For New Marine
Grit,
My GRANDSON will be graduating on 10 /18. His sister carved a Pumpkin for him. Thought maybe some people might enjoy. His Mother, brother, Grandparents are VERY proud of our new Marine: Eric Baldree . PLATOON 2084, 2nd BN, E CO. Following in Grandpa’s Footsteps (USMC 69-71) .
7th MARINES
Did this on my Bro Gilbert Juan a couple yrs ago, who served in Vietnam.