Category: Other USMC
Marine Beach-head
Marine Beach-head
What future Marine would not have wanted to find this under his Christmas tree in 1960. Made by Marx Toy Company who at that time was the largest manufacturer of toys in the world. Unfortunately the set did not contain any enemy soldiers. That would come later with Marx?s Iwo Jima set when they produced some very accurate Japanese soldiers. This set comes with several sets of soldiers and Marines in different colors. I guess you were supposed to have them fighting each other. If you hide the missile launchers and helicopters you can make believe you are at Tarawa. I wonder how many WWII Marine dads bought this for their sons. If you happen to have kept your childhood toys and happen to have this set you will glad to know it is worth $300-$600 if complete.
The Jimmie Howard, DDG 83
Claim to fame
Plt 354
USMC Straight Razors
USMC Straight Razors
The first ones came out at the Spanish American War and had USMC stamped on the blade.
The second issue was during World War 1 and had USMC stamped on the reverse side on the tang.
These are worth between $60.00 and $100.00. The Spanish American War razors are fewer and father between and sell for between $225.00 and $250.00
Two Marines
WASHINGTON D.C.
WASHINGTON D.C.
Dear Sgt Grit:
In December my boyfriend and I took a trip to Bethsda MD. He is one of many Vietnam Veterans who a participating in the Vietnam Warrior Head Injury Study. The study has tracked Vietnam veterans who had combat head injuries for the last 12 years. The result of this study are being used to help treat our soldiers who are now dealing with those types injures.
Taps for a true Hero
Taps for a true Hero
I wanted to tell you of the death of a true Marine Hero, my sweetheart, MSgt. Troy Gary Mitchell (retired). He served 22 years and during that time was in Operation Desert Storm, Bosnia, Mobile AL (where he did body recovery for the Amtrack that went into the bayou), Okinawa, Camp Pendleton, Camp Lejeune and the Pentagon (he was present on 9/11). He was 44 years old and my husband for almost 25 years, daddy of 7 boys and “Pops” to a little grand-daughter. After retiring, he became a locksmith and started his own business “Mitchell’s Lock & Safe” in Jackson, TN. As in all things because of his honesty, integrity and self-discipline his business was growing and doing well. On October 28th, 2009, he was working on a customer’s car switching out a faulty ignition at 9:30 am. A 15 year old that was given a gun by a 24 year old robbed him at gunpoint and shot him in the face. The next night, October 29th, as it became clear that he would not be here much longer our family sang Amazing Grace around his bedside and he marched into Eternal Glory. As in life, he was the same in death, giving all he had. He was an organ donor and because of his gift of life 5 men’s lives are restored. An insulin dependent diabetic is no longer taking injections. He was and is a true American Hero in every sense of the word. He bravely served his God, Country and Corps. The world is not as good as it was. I look forward to the day I see him again. I know he’ll look amaing guarding those gates of Heaven. I miss my Marine. Kelly Mitchell
2d Force Recon Marine
2d Force Recon Marine
My brother is a SSgt stationed at Camp Lejeune. He used to be in the Anglico unit and is now Recon. When Force Recon re-activated in 2008 he was privileged to become a part of the unit. Says he’s old (he’s 28, so that makes me laugh a bit) and can only have this honor for 2-3 more years. Anyway, he sent me this picture the other day and I thought it was pretty awesome. I noticed you posted some interesting pictures and thought this may fit the bill. If you’d like more information feel free to ask. Thanks and God Bless the USMC.