Author: SgtGrit

So, how many Marines does it take to change a light bulb?

Remember, it is a joke, making fun of situations.

 

So, how many Marines does it take to change a light bulb?

After all these years, I've finally found the perfect scenario to describe a normal day in the Marine Corps. Another possible title to this blog would have been: Why I Have to Get Out Before I'm Driven Insane. Here it is: read more

American Thing To Do

Hey Sgt Grit… I was a young man fresh out of High School when I joined the Marine Corps in May 1963. I graduated on a Thursday and left for Boot Camp on Monday morning. I joined because I loved America and loved everything that it stood for then and stands for now. But, I joined to do my duty, as my father and grandfather had done in World War II and World War I. I did it because it was the American thing to do and I was an American. read more

My SgtMaj

I wish I had a picture to send you. The last SgtMaj that I had before I got out in 2009, is SgtMaj William "Wild Bill" Skiles, a Bronze Star recipient for his actions in Iraq, and also famous for all he has done working with the snipers and shooting teams on MCB Quantico. I will always remember his little blue Honda Civic sitting in front of the Bn H.Q. with Virginia tags that read "WARHAMMER"! It was hilarious to me that such a tough name could be put on such a small car, but I guess I must not be as tough as I thought, because I would have never let him know that I thought it to be funny! read more