Sgt Grit is a place where Marines can come and meet other Marines, share tattoos and stories, keep up with Marine Corps news, or shop for USMC gear.
Here are some photos of my Granddaughter Ella, maybe you know the sweatshirt and the LBD… it cracks me up; a USMC sweatshirt & a pink tutu. The LBD… she is all girl.
Semper Fi, from the land of the great white north… today was 3 degrees and we have very little snow. Tonight… -15 degrees.
This is my 7 yr old grandson. I bought him a set of digital camo. He looks good in the uniform… he looks and acts like a Marine. I didn't tell him to stand that way for the picture. That a typical Marine Corps stance. He also has a set of dress blues.
after lookijng at a picture of you wearing a blue jacket taken in 1949 and seeing your years of service were 1948-1968 I have to ask were you ever a D.I. at MCRD Sandiego? I went though bootcamp summer of 58 (Plt 151 and had a Senior D.I. by the name of Santiago . was he by chance you?
I entered the Corps, mentored by my sisters husband, a Korean vet. I married a Marine brat of a career Marine WWII and Korean vet. She was also the God daughter of another vet of 42 years who served with her dad. We raised our grand children and the grandson joined the Navy the girl the Marines. Sarah Judah became a chriptological linguist in Postu and served two tours in Afganistian and rose to Sgt. She Married a Marine Cpl. while attending language school, he flunked his testing and wound up in MEU out of Camp Pendleton.
San Diego
An American Marine injured during the Second World War and stuck in a deep coma ever since, has finally regained consciousness this Monday at the Naval Medical Center (NMCSD). James Hill, a 95-year old former Sergeant who is decorated with two purple heart medals and a Navy Cross, was severely injured by the explosion of an artillery shell during the battle of Iwo Jima, on the 27th of February 1945. Doctors had been able to miraculously save his life, but the shock was so violent and the brain damage was so severe, that they thought he was condemned to remain inert for the rest of his life.
Merry Christmas to you and all of your troops there in Oklahoma City and I hope you all have a Happy, safe and healthy New Year. The pics are of two of my granddaughters, Meghan and Kelly on Christmas day sporting some of your wear. They were both thrilled at old grandpa's choices too.
We wanted to share our MANCAVE with you. We are addicted to your products for obvious reasons.
Semper Fi,
Nicole Baptiste-Patterson and SSGT Darian Patterson
Earlier this year, I inherited the personal items of my paternal grandfather Sgt Oscar S. King, so I sent a few of the photos to you. Here is another set from his collection. Both of the men pictured served with my grandfather in the 78th Co. 2/6.
The photo of the Marine sitting is Cpl. Haas, and the second is Sgt. D.B. Hill, from Crowley, Texas. This man and my grandfather were good friends and remained in touch many years after the war. If there is anyone out there who knew these men, let me know.
Hello my name is Jennifer Kenyon and my husband Justin is a Marine. We had this photo taken with our son when he was only 2 weeks old. I really wanted to share it with you because it's just a great picture! I was hoping maybe you could share it with others by putting it in your newsletter or magazine. Thank you and have a great holiday!
Dear Sgt. Grit,
My fiance and I visited the warehouse on November 6th. For many years Robert has wanted to visit and to meet Sgt. Grit in person. We loved the shop, his collection, Sgt Grit himself, and the staff made us feel right at home. Thanks for doing all that you do and for being there for your fellow Marines.
