Author: SgtGrit

Chesty’s House

Sgt. Grit,

My brother-in-law owns the Chesty Puller house in Saluda, Virginia. Recently he sent me some photos of an award ceremony that took place there. I have no other information as to who these Marines were, or who was getting awarded what. It's a pretty good picture of the group in front of the entrance to the Puller house. read more

MCB Kaneohe

To Moe LeBlanc, Cpl. E-4. If you contact MCB Kaneohe and explain your situation, an escort will be provided while you are visiting and you will be shown around. BE PREPARED. Almost nothing is the same. All the housing and barracks and work areas have been rebuilt with new construction. I was just there in July and was amazed. They do have an excellent Pacific War Memorial just inside the main gate. An exact copy of the Marine Memorial in D.C., see picture. read more

Hard Duty

Just read this article about a MARINE that was at K-Bay. I was also there from '63-'64 as my last duty station. I was at Station Special Services, hard duty. I was a lifeguard at the Enlisted Pool… shower shoes and a bathing suit was The Uniform of the Day. I also had the privilege of going to the Aviation Physiology school so that I could go up in a jet. One of my bosses was a pilot and had to fly so many hours to qualify for flight pay, so he gave some of us the opportunity to fly with him. WE got these pictures from the gun camera.   John Cerullo 

Eagle, Globe & Anchor (Hardcore Wing Style)

Designed and drawn by myself (SSgt David Nelke) this design incorporates a ‘wing’ style mechanical eagle with my wife and kids names in the his talons, a stylized globe and anchor (sorry squids, anchor is downplayed). USMC at the top with graduated desert browns and Semper Fidelis in a banner underneath. The K-Bar is featured behind the design. Check out more of my work at http://davidnelke.com read more