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18 Sept 62

Yo, Sgt Grit, I was checking out your e-mails. I came across one with a pic that was from MCRD San Diego 18 sept 62. Hay, I graduated 18 sept 62 at MCRD P.I. You will notice the one pic is pretty and in full color. That is not mine. Mine is the black and white one. So now you know why they call the other guys "Marines Hollywood". Joe M. read more

MCRD Graduation Sept 2010

I had to send you a picture of my son Sean M Alexander at the Marine corp recruit depot on family day. His Grandfather Charles R Spring is also a proud Marine from the Korean war. He had went through extensive spinal surgery and spent time in a nursing home trying to recover. We never thought he would get back home, let alone travel across the country to make it to his grandson's graduation. Sean went through boot camp knowing his Grandfather was also working hard to be able to make the trip. Both of these men were motivated to do their best as a matter of pride and honor in service to our country. The Marine corp has been a large part of our family heritage and I am proud to witness such a great reunion. read more

My brother’s boot camp photo

This a copy of my late brother's boot camp picture from early 1943. His name was Jerome (Jerry) Strumpf. He is circled in the 2nd row. He was in the Marshall Islands and Okinawa campaigns in WWII. He passed away much too early at age 72 in 1997. He was my hero and I followed him into the Corps during the Korean War (1950-53) I would like to honor him in your WWII BS section read more

Following in his grandfather footsteps

I have attached a picture of my grandson, PFC Jordan Dwight Vicars, Jordan graduated from MCRD in May of 2010. He was assigned to one weeks duty to the Recruiting station, in his home town in Oregon City, Oregon.

This picture was taken at the Clackamas County Fair, where he met many of his previous school mates. They were impressed to see the change of what six months in the Marines can do for a young man in today's world. This duty assignment was Jordan's attempt to locate other young men to join him in his Marine Corps. read more

Platoon 256, October 1963

Graduating class Platoon 256 Parris Island, SC. I am second row, third from right. If any Marine classmates would be interested in contacting me I can be reached at kat.gunny[at]verizon[dot]net. I would really like to hear from you and catch up on old times. read more

4th Annual GriTogether

4th Annual GriTogether was a lot of fun!

We had more Marines and Family Members than ever! If you missed it this time, be sure to stop by next year! Here’s some of what you missed….

History Displays

Living History Display

GySgt Red Millis, Curator of the Marine Corps Legacy Museum in Harrison, Arkansas brought his “Living History” Display. Everyone was able to experience first hand items from WWII Gear, a WWII campsite, 1775 Revolutionary War Display, and even a Roman Marine Display. read more

5th Annual GriTogether

This year's GriTogether was a huge hit. We had Marines from all over in attendance. There was a lot to do this year, and we have pictures of the events and booths below… More pictures and descriptions will be added throughout the day.