In memory of 2 LT. Joesph [ Bussy ] Mitchell, who was Plt. leader of 3rd. Plt. M-3-3 and was KIA on Sunday morning April 30, 1967 while leading assualt on VC and NVA positions on the hill. Bussy was born to be a Marine and gave it all he had. He was my friend, classmate and fellow Marine. RIP Bussy {some called him Buzzy} and Semper Fi In memory of all Marines that were lost on 881 and 881 S.
Category: Marine Corps Stories
Lost and Found Plt 3040, 3rd RTBn, MCRD PI
This photo is of Plt. 3040, 3rd RTBn, MCRD PI.
Lost and Found Plt 1229
Sgt. Grit:
I would like to know if there are any other Marines from Platoon 1229 who might be interested in a reunion. The roster photo lists each member and what state they were from or what state I think they were. I would appreciate it if everyone could take a gander at the photo and roster to see if they recognize anyone. If you do and know there whereabouts please let me know.
Guarding the Gates of Heaven
For my son, Marine SSgt Joseph Fankhauser (EOD tech)
KIA 4-22-2012
By Mary Wyscarver
She remembers as a boy, tanks and guns were his toys,
In her mind she always knew, he'd be among the chosen few.
Joined the Marines right out of school, tried to live by the golden
rule, Four times in Iraq on foreign land, two more tours in Afghanistan.
Intended To Be Funny
I enlisted in the Marine Corps for four years the week I turned 18, in 1965. I served in Okinawa, Phu Bai, 29 Palms, and at the Marine Corps Recruiting Station in Seattle, Washington, where I was part of an Officer Selection Office (OSO) team. I was honorably discharged as a Sergeant, went to college, was a computer programmer, went to law school, and have practiced law for 32 years. The Marine Corps gave me discipline and determination, and I am proud to be a Marine.
Guadalcanal Heroes
I read with interest Gunny Rousseau's letter on "Guadalcanal Heroes". Not everyone has forgotten about Guadalcanal. Not many of them (all heroes in my opinion) are left. Had the Marines failed there, the results of WWII would have been significantly different. Guadalcanal does not get the attention of campaigns like Iwo, but it was a victory of greater historical significance.
Comic Strip
Semper Fi 'Til I Die!
Opposite Coast Training
If you can't read the text around the image, it reads:
(Above) Sgt Grit, See you just keep it simple stupid works every time. (Below) See maggots it's easy to figure out if you just try. Don't ask why just do or die.
L/Cpl. Jake 0311, 2531, 5591.
A Haunting Image
Photo taken of Dress Blues, I hope you like it.
The Difference Between Marine and Navy Boot Camp
A newly made Marine and Sailor, both having graduated from their boot camps at San Diego, happened to meet at the urinals in the airport bathroom, as they were waiting for their flights on their first liberty.
The Marine finishes his business, zips up and walks out the door. Shortly after, the Sailor finishes, zips up, goes to the sink and washes, his hands then leaves.