No Words
Gentlemen as hard as this is to look at, I will bet that all of us could put a name of someone we knew on these guys.
Semper Fi,
God Bless and Taps
Ron
Category: Iraq
Only a Marine
Only a Marine
A friend of mine sent this photo of his son swearing in one of his troops in Iraq. Only a Marine would re-up in a combat zone. Semper Fi
How Many Were At Parris Island on 9-11-01?
Sgt Grit,
Have been reading several of the notes in the newsletter that I receive. Only have to ask, how many of our family members were in boot camp on 9-11-01?
My son Michael was one of the ones that went from the frying pan into the fire. The frying pan was high school, where he too was not recognized for going delayed entry into the USMC. One of the things that I had done for my son prior to boot camp? Drained my IRA to let him have 2 weeks away from MOM before going off to boot camp. To this day he still doesn't know that I done this for him.
Sadr City
Sadr City
Latest, greatest and last Project from the Parent Group for 1/3
Latest, greatest and last Project from the Parent Group for 1/3
Just thought I would pass this site along (www.one3quilts.com) to show the progress the Parent Group of 1/3 has accomplished on our most recent project in support of our Fallen Marines and their Families. The Comfort Quilts for our Fallen Marines will be presented to their families, then the quilts for our wounded will be started. Its quite amazing what can be accomplished when everyone works together. A large number of The Parent Group will also be arriving and may be able to present them to some of the families that will be returning in early May.
Besides our most recent project, the Parent Group made and stuffed approximately 1500 cool ties for the hot climate the troops were enduring. They then provided 7000 warmers when the climate changed. Christmas time brought 1500 plus stockings stuffed with goodies. Many schools, boy scout troops and individuals wrote letters to boost their morale and make them smile. Our largest project was Project Camelbak. At the time our Marines were deployed they were issued camelbaks. Shortly after their deployment, Camelbak Corporation’s technology evolved and the Camelbak was made to be biological and chemically resistant. Through the amazing efforts of the Parent Group and all of America, we were able to purchase Camelbaks for every Marine and Sailor in and/or attached to the BLT 1/3.
Through the generosity of Camelbak and their professional staff we were abe to accomplish this. Without their gung-ho attitude and willingness to work with us on different issues, this project would never have been possible. To them — the Parent Group is forever grateful.
Fallujah Dust Storm
Fallujah Dust Storm
4/27/05
My son is in Fallujah with the II MEF (Forward) Unit 73920 out of Camp LeJeune, NC. He sent these pictures of a “dust devil” taken recently. It is amazing the weather conditions our troops are facing over there. Certainly nothing like we have here! Picture 5 shows the “inside” of the dust storm.
Best regards,
N. Owens
LtCol R. Smith of 3/10
LtCol R. Smith of 3/10
5/10/05
I am the C.O. of the 3d Battalion, 10th Marines. I am 3 months into a 12 month tour of duty in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
The picture in Fallujah was taken in February 2005. Disregard the date on it..the guy who took it did not have his camera programmed correctly.
Mother’s Day Present
Mother’s Day Present
5/09/05
Hello, attached is My Mothers day present! Thought I would share, I was so happy!!!
Best Jet in the Marine Corps Today
Best Jet in the Marine Corps Today
5/23/05
I am a Marine Gunny serving in Iraq with VMFA(AW)-224 Fighting Bengals. I just wanted to send you this picture of our aircraft because I think it is the best one in the Marine Corps today. ( I was going to say best in the military service period, but if it is the best in the Marine Corps the rest goes with out saying)
My nephew, our hero.
My nephew, our hero.
5/24/05
Brandon Sturdy Tribute
If you have a personal message to my brother, his father, we would appreciate all the support the Marines can give as Brandon was his only child. Dave Sturdy’s email is: nordicslav@hotmail.com Thank-you, Debbie Rottler