Category: Other USMC

Zippo Lighter

Speaking of Major Duncan, this picture was taken on USS Saint Paul while WO Duncan and detail escorted John Wayne and some other actors to Hawaii for the filming of “In Harm’s Way”. (Dunk is at The Duke’s left shoulder.) Dunk was in the barber’s chair when some movie gofer rushed in and said that The Duke needed to get in for a trim immediately. Of course Dunk got up for The Duke. WO Duncan invited him down to the Marines’ quarters for some sea stories. He spent quite a bit of off time there. At the end of the cruise, the Marines presented The Duke with a Zippo lighter which he proudly carried, and showed off, for many years. read more

Military Historical Tours

Last May, I took a tour of WW1 Marine Corps battlefields offered by Military Historical Tours of Alexandria, Va. The tour was outstanding, the last day being at the ceremonies for Memorail Day at the Aisne-Marne cemetary located on the Belleau Wood battlefield. The Commmandant and Sgt. Major were kind enough to pose for many pictures with active and former Marines in front of the “Devil Dog” fountain. To drink from the fountain is said to raise the life expectancy of a Marine by twenty years. That alone made the trip worthwhile!!!!! read more

Interesting Flag Picture

There was a live remote with a radio station at the Frys parking lot for the 9/11 memorial. Zellers donated 2 huge cranes, and this flag which was 60ft by 125 ft. was stretched between the cranes. Somebody, we don’t know who, took this picture. Take a close look at the stars with the sun behind the flag. read more

Last One Standing

Jack Lucas, MOH

Today we lost a true American Hero. Jack Lucas, USMC, MOH Recipient passed away today.

Jack was a true American Hero, recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions while serving on Iwo Jima who survived jumping on 2 Japanese hand grenades. Jack loved the Corps, his fellow MOH recipients and life in general. A jovial man who noted when shown a picture of my Bulldog named Lucas, “Honey someone named a d*mn dog after me, I can go to heaven now”! I’m sure he is sitting there telling Jesus who is seated at the right hand of the father, “Hey you’re in my chair”! read more

Green Beret

Hi Sgt Grit
I have just come out of Hospital after major Nero surgery,and being as I am really cut about I have to lay on a single mattress propped upall the time ,my Grandson lent me a small DVD player and feeling depressed they clubbed to-gether and bought me a DVD called “The Green Berets” what a great John Wayne movie,reminded me of my time in the Royal Marines Commandos (Green Beret’s ) 1957-68.Watching that film has helped me so much and has made me determined to fight my problems. read more

Thank you

Dear Sgt. Grit,

We had the pleasure of meeting Marines from Camp LeJeune, NC during Fleet Week in NYC a few weeks ago. I wanted to extend a big thank you to them. They were wonderful with the children showing them their weapons and such. A sniper Marine even gave my son his war paint (something he has been wanting for a long time). Just goes to show that Marines are and always will be the very BEST. Enclosed is a picture of my son trying out a sniper rifle with the help of a Marine. read more

Project Healing Waters

As a former Marine, 1979-87 I have a real soft spot for our Wounded Vets. I’ve been a Fly-fishing guide for 15 years and try to do my part any way I can. A few years ago a Navy Capt Ed Nicholson started a program to teach wounded Vets the fine art of Fly-fishing and Tying. For the past 2 years the Project Healing Waters has had a fishing tournament in VA for Vets and their families to practice what they had learned. Along with some 15 other professional guides we were paired with a vet and we fished 2 beats on the Rose River in VA to raise money for PHW. Number of fish plus 2 measured fish are added together to find the winners. Last year I had the honor to be paired with a fellow Marine 1ST LT. who had lost his lower extremities to an IAD, and who had never flyfished before. With the cooperation of the fish he landed the most fish out of all the vets, not bad for his first time. I am so proud of these young men and women who have taken up the call and are upholding the honor and traditions of our CORPS! Attached is a pic. read more

This picture says it all.

May 8, 2008
Parris Island, South Carolina
LCpl James E. Newman, Pvt Crystal L. Wiley-Newman, Pfc Joshua W.
Newman and LCpl Stephen A. Newman

Bulldog Pup

Dear Sgt. Grits Staff,
We got a new bulldog puppy. She reminded me of the bulldog I had in Santa Anna Marine Corps base and was in charge of taking care of Fugly. Well Sgt. Fugly on his good days or Private Fugly on his bad days. Anyway, I thought I’d send you some pictures and maybe you could put some pictures in your catalog. read more