Category: Miscellaneous

Last Patrol

Sgt. Grit,

I am wearing my 70th birthday gifts purchased from your catalog (Corpsman Cover and polo shirt). The picture is of me standing on the seawall overlooking Clearwater Bay in Clearwater, FL. The event was Veterans Day tribute 2012, held at Coachman Park along the bay and under the Oak trees. The weather was perfect, partly cloudy, a slight breeze with the gulf water lapping the seawall ever so gently. read more

FOB Geronimo, Afghanistan MWR

These are some photos from the MWR facility aboard Forward Operating Base Geronimo in Afghanistan. Sgt Grit was contacted by Jeffrey Arnold, who is in charge of maintaining the facility, about a donation of Sgt Grit decor to help boost morale on the base. As you can see in the photos, Sgt Grit items have been prominently displayed on their bulkheads and worn by the deployed Marines.   Semper Fi

Christmas Cookie

Sgt Grit,   Just thought I would pass on a picture of a Christmas cookie I was given by a student at the vocational school where I am the discipline supervisor. She wanted to thank me for some help I gave her on a project.  BTW, she is dating a young lad currently at Parris Island, due to graduate just before Christmas. I also referred her to Sgt. Grit for a welcome home present for her soon to be Marine.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!   Fred Ellsesser USMC 1977-1990 Tanker and MP

MCRD San Diego

In the photo are MCRD Commanding General, Gen Daniel Yoo, Christoper Edwards, and the CG's Aide. Christopher is the young man that began the Huddle Up for Heroes organization that sends care packages and Hero Bands to all deployed troops.

On 1 Nov 2012, Christopher and his mother Denise were at the Sgt Grit headquarters and where they received donations and were given some Sgt Grit t-shirts. The t-shirt that Christoper is wearing in the photo is one of the shirts that is available at Sgt Grit. read more

My Wall of Honor

I made this wall of honor in our home to honor all those who have served  in all branches, my fiance 20 yr retired Marine, my son who served in the Army for 4 yrs active, 2 tours in Iraq and now National Guard.  My 19 yr old cousin KIA Iraq in 2003, a childhood friend  KIA  Army Spec Forces, South America 1983, my son's friend from Ft. Hood killed in an accident after they returned from Iraq.  It's a way for me and those who come to my home to always remember the sacrifice the men and women make to serve our country.  read more