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In reguards to the unranked marine joe featherston, who served 1963 to 1965 in kaneohe bay to phu bai, RVN.
I first went to Vietnam in April of 69. Returned home in April of 70, only to return Juy of 71 for my second tour. Being trained as an 0351 my first tour, but when I got there they made me an 0331.
This was my second tattoo, my friend designed it for me. It is my favorite tattoo on my body.
My Grandfather has been a hero of mine for a long time, even though he died in 1992 when I was only six. Henry Ambrose Snell Jr. was born in Bethel Maine in 1919. He grew up on an apple farm before graduating from the University of Maine where, at almost six feet tall, he played on the basketball team.
Nice series of videos for those who have wondered what life is like on a ship for Marines and Sailors.
I could not have been more happy with the way this tat turned out. Albany GA is the place to be. OORAH!! “its not whos gonna let us.” “its whos gonna stop us?” Semper Fi Devil Dogs
AWESOME MILITARY PICTURES
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — For the last decade Marines have fought against terrorists in Iraq and Afghanistan with battles primarily fought on the ground. So why do squads continue to carry the PL-87 Stinger missile and other anti-aircraft weapons with them during convoys?
Marines are known for being prepared for the worst, and that includes the possibility of battling enemy aircraft.
The Marines of 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion continued to sustain skills that support their primary mission and that proactive posture by conducting a live Stinger missile shoot at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 17.
Semper Fi Sgt. Grit,
I thought this might be of use in your “News Letter”. Thanks, Chris Manos USMC 1958-1964
Melvin W Ohman served in the Corps in Parris Island and Bremerton, WA during WW-I. Four sons, Robert M Ohman,(WW-II, Korea, VietNam), Joseph K Ohman F-2-7, John H Ohman A-1-7, and James H Ohman C-1-7 served in Korea. Joseph, John and James landed at Inchon Sep 21, 1950. Robert served on the carrier Philippine Sea in 1952 and 1953.
I saw a number of items on life at Camp Lejune/Geiger, and the liberty in Jacksonville. I was glad to see that the Jazzland was still there. But they didn't have girls dancing in cages back then, they mostly sang on stage. That was my favorite hangout. I enjoyed the singing talent, mmmmmmm, maybe not as much as the eye candy. But I DO also remember the late bus back to the base. They had this one old bus that had a raised deck, from the floor, where the seats were. Good thing, as the lower part of the deck was a flowing river of puke that would flow out the door when it stopped at the main gate for inspection.
