With the Westboro church back in the news again, we thought we would show a video where some Christian people banded together to make sure they couldn't ruin a fallen soldier's funeral. This is great.
Author: SgtGrit
You can leave the Military, but the Military never leaves you…
I received this article…I found it describes the bond with my life in the Marines…I wonder if this would be good enough to post in your web mail…Thank you. R.C. Bailey Jr (MSgt USMC – 1961-1981 – Retired)
45 Years in the making
Well 45 years in the making. On the right arm, so fouled anchor pointing forward/inboard. Doing some bucket list check-offs. Served as an Aviation Ordnanceman, with VMFA-542, VMFA-323 (both F-4 Phantom Squadrons), H&MS 11 (Mark 4 20MM Gun Shop Rebuild/Reload), MABS-32 (Bomb Dump) at DaNang and Chu Lia 1966-1967, 1969-1970. Did a lot of two man hand loading of Mark 81 (250#) Snakeyes and four man hand loading of Mark 82 (500#) Snakeyes. That was our Air Wing form of “Grunt”. Had to give the Snakeye a place in my design. Also, included my “old” Corps Serial Number and MOS at the bottom. Hope you enjoy it. Staff Sergeant on exit (1964–1974) Gene Hoover
10 best fly by’s
We all remember Tom Cruise in the Movie ” TOP GUN” when he makes a low pass near the control tower and causes an officer to spill coffee down his shirt.
Well here are short clips on the top 10 low pass flybys ever filmed … and of course for nostalgia, lets see that Top Gun low pass again .
The Marine Legacy of Montford Point
WASHINGTON — Every Marine remembers their arrival at recruit training. Marines shared feelings of fear, anxiety and doubt when faced with the challenges of boot camp. The Marines of Montford Point faced even greater obstacles than the rigorous training of the average recruit. These brave men broke through racial discrimination to become one of the few and the proud: the first African American Marines.
Boot Camp
I graduated from Boot Camp in 1959 Plt. 145, C Co., 1st Bn, MCRD, Parris Island, SC. Served with Charlie Btry, 1st Bn, 12th Marines, Okinawa from Jan. 1960 to June 1961. Returned to Camp Lejeune June 1961 to August 1963 with 8" Howitzer Btry, Force Troops (Cuban Missile Crisis). DI School August 1963 to Dec 1963.
What’s in the box?
Dear Sgt Grit,
I don't expect you to post such a long winded trip down memory lane. However, if you could pass it along to another site that does allow it, maybe someone will read it and remember some of our Marines. They deserve to be remembered. I am the Marine in the center of the picture.
Marines Train in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Kingdom of Cambodia — Marines from Okinawa traveled to Cambodia to refresh their skills and increase combined-joint interoperability by providing support for a U.S. Army jumpmaster course here Aug. 14-21.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Definition
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
5th Annual 1st. Lt. Jared M. Landaker Memorial Run for Freedom
On Feb. 7, 2007, a Casevac CH-46, Morphine 1-2, was shot down on their last flight in Iraq, killing all seven on board. The Seven Stars Foundation, Inc. was established that day to carry on the mission of these crew members. We have a 5,10,15k, Run/Walk/Stroll at Snow Summit in Big Bear Lake, CA the last Sat. of Sept. We are holding our 5th Annual on Sept. 24 this year. The proceeds go to the Camp Hero-46, a camp for children of the fallen military at Camp Whittle in Fawnskin, Ca. With the anniversary of 911 approaching, this is a great opportunity to support our military and their families and those who gave so much for our country. Log onto our website:www.sevenstarsfoundation.com for more information on our event and how to register.