Miscellaneous – Page 16 – Sgt. Grit Community

Sgt Grit’s License Plate

SgtGrit:
Here are a few Marine Corps related Virginia License Plates I have had in the past. Most are obvious to our Marines, including an abbreviaed "Tun Tavern." W15E25" of course were my two units in Korea ('52-'53): WpnsCo, 1stBn, 5thMarines & "EasyCo, 2ndBn, 5th Marines." read more

Old Corps?

I enlisted in 1953 and went to San Diego on January 3, 1954. (I know-Hollywood Marine)

Korea ended in November of 1953 so most of the drill instructors were vets from the war as was ours. He was Sgt Dilks and had one eye that looked slightly to the side so keeping your eyes straight ahead was nearly impossible when he was in your face. Did the drill instructors pass out physical punishment? Yes, and it was deserved for the most part. They did have their games using us as punching bags but it was all part of the process of getting us ready if Korea broke out again. Many recruits owe Sgt Dilks their thanks for setting them up for life itself. If you're still with us Sgt Dilks: Thank you! read more

Short Movie Of Humvee

Humvee Explosion

Fly By

Command Not Given

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1st place in Aviation Photos

Bobbi Garcia shot a fabulous photo of a B-2 (high speed, low level, shedding condensation) when she was flying chase on a recent mission. Her shot was awarded 1st place in Aviation Week & Space Technology’s Military Category and will appear in the magazine on 23 Dec 02. read more