Category: Marine Corps Stories

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. read more

65 Pounds of Raw Pride

Now here’s a proud Gunny Sgt for you. He’s only 16 months and he’s 65 pounds of raw pride.

Mike’s Wedding

Sgt Grit,

Had to send you some Wedding shot’s of my son Cpl Michael Sebastian part of the 325 Weapons unit, Akron Ohio (part of the 325 out of Brook Park, OH). This was a special day as he and the Marines in the 325 are gearing up for what looks to be a trip to Afghanistan in August or September.

Please note (third photo) this was the second toast to all veterans of all branches and all who served and my dad, Mike’s grandpa who is a WWII pacific Marine veteran, Hats were off to grandpa here. The first toast was the Marines of the 325 and I have to say they are brothers and will be fine! If you look close in their hands you will see the Sgt Grit shot glasses we bought last week for this special toast so that all will have something from their wedding day. As always, supper service and support from Sgt Grit and company! I know where to go when it has to be Marines! read more

Hidden Burdens

Hidden Burdens by Kevin Sadaj – Nov 11 2008

French Fried Eggplant

Sgt Grit,

The recipe, taken from the recipe service in use during Gary?s active service is attached. Hope this helps.

We are glad to assist in any way possible.

Thanks for your generous supply of Sgt. Grit goodies for our Food Service Association Reunion last August. We appreciate you all very much. read more

Young Marines

Dear Lindsay,
I am a 70 year young MARINE.I was in the Corps from 1960 to 1964,like the saying goes “once a MARINE always a MARINE” In 2005 I went to Iwo Jima with Military Tours.I’m enclosing an article and picture an incedent that took place on Mt. Surabachi.I’m the MARINE with the blk leather jacket (EGA patch I purchased from Sgt. Grit.) raising the American flag ;thus becoming the oldest MARINE to raise the flag on Iwo Jima.Also enclosing a pic of one of the 13 times I ran trips back to the Holy Land (Parris Island)Please note guidon flag was purchased from Sgt.Grit.Keep up the good work. read more

Leatherneck MC Chili Cookoff

Sgt Grit:

Every year we send you a picture from our chili cookoff.

Here is the picture from this years cookoff.

We are the founding chapter here in Illinois.

We have 4 chapters. Us ( Central Illinois ) Northern Illinois, Southern Illinois & Eastern Illinois. We just keep growing.. read more

Wounded Warrior Run

New Braunfels and Canyon Lake, TX
On September 19, 2009, the second annual 17.2 Mile Wounded Warrior Run was held in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The run/race began in a light rain, however, it ended on a sunny morning. The course consisted of many curves, with some hills, as it stretched along the beautiful Guadalupe River (home of the finest river tubing in Texas). This year we added a Military Trophy for the military team who would place first in the event. Being Marines, we assembled our military ?team? the night before (we wanted to ?adapt and overcome?) and we almost took the trophy home!
We placed 2nd (of military teams), 3rd place over all, of twenty nine teams, with an outstanding time of 1:57:57. Our team consisted of ?salty? Marines (in their 40?s and 50?s), L ? R, Sgt. Scott Glazener,
MSgt Oscar Gutierrez, Sgt. James Eastland (in the orange shirt and the ?race coordinator?), MGySgt Joe Sepulveda, Sgt Diaz (the youngester of the team) and SSgt R.A.Ramirez. read more