Enjoyed the story of fighting the HUKS. I too remember the time well. Was with MAG-16 (Helicopter Support Detachment) that provided transportation support to the fighting GRUNTS. We were home based in the middle of Clark Air Base field between runways in a tent camp. I was a SSgt at the time with Logistics Support with MAG-16 Group Supply at Oppama, Japan. 1956 – 1957.
Category: Other USMC
Recruiter’s Day
On 3 May 2013, Bismarck, ND area Marines held their 3rd Annual Recruiter's Day. This was coincidental with Military Appreciation Month. This was started three years ago to show some support for the recruiters. As most recruiters are not stationed near their home of record much less a Marine installation of any sort. So they are really stuck somewhere between Stick and Stump. The closest military installation is Minot Air Force Base. Once again, this was a Marine instituted, hosted, and dominated event.
GySgt Rigor Mortis
It was with great USMC pride that I learned our Senior Drill Instructor GYSGT Charles "Rigor" Mortis became SGT MAJOR later in his career. He exemplified everything that defined the term United States Marine. For all the Marines who knew him, we are also greatly saddened to learn of his final orders given February 11, 2011.
Fired On The Hucks
Ref: Newsletter 5/23/13 "Cold War" by Donald J Patterson. I too served in the Cold War era. Knowing my Marine brothers, I feel that few, if any, think lesser of those who served in the Cold War era.
I'm 76 years of age and still have vivid memories of the men I served with and the jobs we did. "Operation Strong Back" was a Cold War operation at the behest of the Philippine government. The 12th Marines went into the field and fired on the HUCKS (commies) up in the mountains. You will not find any written matter about it, but it did happen.
Harford County Marines Have Landed
"Harford County Marines Have Landed". Visiting Walter Reed Hospital to Support Wounded Warriors and their Families.
The Marine Corps League, Harford County Detachment 1198, joined forces with Marines Helping Marines on May 15th at the Walter Reed, Bethesda Naval Hospital. The mission was to help Wounded Warriors and their families of all military branches have a good "home cooked" (grilled) meal.
Drive From My Wheelchair
I got paralyzed in the Marine Corps while rescuing a fellow Marine. Now I'm a quadriplegic and I drive from my wheelchair. Here are some pics of my 2010 wheelchair accessible Dodge Grand Caravan, which I customized to honor America and the Marine Corps!
Taps from Newsletter 053013
A while back, I posted a story about Lorton Berry. He had been in the Navy, 1940-46. Was attached to the 1st Mar Div, communications, in the Pacific. Served at Guadalcanal, Tinian and Peleliu, to name a few. Knew "Chesty". When I met him, he said he was missing some medals and one was purple. I contacted Rep. Marsha Blackburn in TN. Took a while, but her office was in contact with his daughter. And, a gentleman from Memphis Honor Flights contacted me, via Sgt. Grit. Thanks, Sgt.
Camp Lejeune, 1943
I found a book sold in the PX at Camp LeJeune in 1943. I scanned a couple pages in case you would like to show them so Boots could see what we had in those Good Old Days. By the way I listed it on ebay in case any one might want it.
GySgt. F. L. Rousseau, USMC
Trimeresurus, AKA
Trimeresurus, aka: Green viper, pit viper, bamboo viper… I don't care what you call them. I didn't like 'em, stayed clear.
Sgt Grit
ShinolA Shoe Polish
When I graduated from boot camp, MCRDSD (1962), I remember having a choice of either Sea Duty or Embassy Duty. I talked to my Senior Drill Instructor (Gunnery Sergeant Venizia) and asked him what his thoughts were on my duty station choices. I remember very clearly his words to me. "Sea Duty is the greatest duty station the Marine Corps can offer you… now, YOU make the choice!"