Here is a picture of the group that attended the Lima 3/5 Unit Reunion that served in Vietnam from 1965 – 1971 in Arlington, Texas this year in June.
Mary Anne Hand
aka Flames Diva
Author: SgtGrit
Arlington National Cemetery
I had the opportunity for me and my son to visit the Arlington National Cemetery this past July 9th. It was a once in a life time experience, and I'm truly glad we made the trip. We were up there in the area to see my oldest daughter graduate from her AIT school at Ft. Lee. We took the rest of the day to visit our Nation's capital and see the main sights. I really wanted to get to the Arlington National Cemetery since I was a kid, and knew that was the first place we needed to go. It was an experience that I almost can't explain. I didn't realize how large of grounds it covers, and we had to take the tour and get it all in. I was in awe of the history that is there. And we definitely caught the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers and watched the 'Changing of the Guards'… it was amazing! We took in as much as time would allow and as we left we ran into this young man. Extremely polite and highly professional. His job was to take anyone that needed a ride to and from the cemetery. My son, met him, thanked him for his service to our country and wanted to get a picture with him. He was great to meet and as always, stood out.
Death before dishonor
Death Before Dishonor Calf Tat.
My Thank You
All Gave Some- Some Gave All
2nd Lt Support Co.
I was at Camp Mcterous/ Camp Butler in April 1959 until June of 1960 attached to 2 nd Lt sup co. I have many pictures of my area. Camp Butler at that time housed the Brig for 3rd Marine Div. FMF. We were all in quonset huts along with the termites…
USMC on Forearm
USMC lettering on forearm.
YEMX Brotherhood Tattoo
The Brotherhood. YEMX.
PRIDE AND PROUD
Eagle, Globe, and Anchor Tattoo
They Called Him “Clutch”
Not all life-threatening situations in a combat zone involve being shot at. Some happen just because of the crazy, non-sensical, unpredictable ways that you live under those circumstances. I was assigned to Naval Security Group, attached to 3rd MarDiv in Dong Ha, Quang Tri Province, I Corps, Vietnam, in '68-'69.
Camp Hansen Chapel 1957
While serving with K/4/12th Marines at Camp Hauge in 1957 we qualified with the M1 on the range at Camp Hansen… At that time everything was tents… including the Chapel. For entertainment we would sneak off at night to Kim Village, which at that time was probably not a good idea. In the wee hours on our way back to Camp Hansen we always tried to trade the locals for some fresh eggs, since all we had were powdered eggs for breakfast. I just wonder how much Camp Hansen has changed in the past 56 years?