Category: Marine Corps Stories

From A Proud Father

I just wanted to say how proud I am of our Marines all around the world. My son is in the Corps, 2nd Bn, 9 Mar, G co., currently stationed in Iraq. Over the past 1 1/2 years I have watched my snot-nosed brat turn into a disciplined, well trained, respectful MAN that I once again can be proud of. The Corps has transformed Him into a man that any person can recognize as a United States Marine, even without the uniform. I am amazed at the people who show respect and gratitude when he walks into the room, they say it’s the way he carries himself, that confident walk that comes with the knowledge that you are the best there is, that you are a United States Marine. I’m attaching a photo of him in one of those rare quiet moments. His rifle is close at hand, ever vigilant, ever watchful, always prepared to respond. read more

The McKenzie Brothers

Dear Sgt. Grit,
My husband and I read your articles regularly and love the stories. We are fairly new Marine parents. Our oldest son graduated PI in March of 2007 and has just returned from his first tour in Iraq. His younger brother graduated PI in October of 2007 and has recently left for his first tour in Iraq. By Divine Providence my youngest son’s battalion was sent to relieve his brother’s battalion coming home. They were able to spend a few days together in Iraq before they went their separate ways. Here is a picture of the two of them. LCpl. Dennis McKenzie, II and his big brother Cpl. William McKenzie. Thanks for all your wonderful and inspirational stories. And to all the Marines who are reading this, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service, past, present and future, to this great Country. read more

New Game

Here’s a new game; “Guess the FOB” 2MEU should guess this one.

Ans FOB Dwyer

Corporal Aaron Allen, USMC A Company, 1st Battalion 4th Marine Regiment

Corporal Aaron Allen, USMC, A Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division has returned home.

God Bless his family and all those who serve in harms way.

Thanks to Myrl Wallace for forwarding the above photo.

Semper Fidelis
Dale Turner, Adjutant
FMDA-LA read more

One Mind, Any Weapon

Sgt. Grit,
Just wanted to submit a picture of my son, LCPL Wemhoner in Iraq. He is home safe now and we are very proud of his courage and commitment as well as those that serve and have served.
Found the picture to be amusing. Love the newsletter. read more

Euphrates River Yacht Club

Sgt Grit,
I was going through my photos from OIF 2 and found one that I had taken and wanted to share with your readers and any potential former members that had the honor to be a part of Small Craft Company, 2MARDIV. The picture was taken at Al Taqqadum in the Anbar Province and had roughly 60 men to patrol approximately 75% of the Euphrates. read more

God Bless America Quilts in Baghdad

Dear Sgt Grit

God Bless America Quilts in Baghdad
I hope you can share the info below and attached photo with other military and their families.
After touring the United States, 42 quilts from the God Bless America exhibit are on display at The Stables, Camp Striker, Baghdad, Iraq now through February. These 22″ quilts were made by men and women all over the US, to represent various patriotic themes. Profits from exhibit rentals go to make quilts for wounded soldiers. To see photos of all the quilts – go here read more

Thanks from Iraq

Right back at you and yours Don!

Over the years, you’ve sent orders to me, free, to both Iraq and Gitmo.

Just as, if not more importantly, the MANY Marines I’ve come to know, or become reacquainted with, were met though your site! read more

Another Proud Grandma!

Just had to send in a couple pictures of my Grandson because I am so proud of him along with all the other Marine Grandma?s. Once your Grandson is in the Marines your life completely changes and you are part of a wonderful family of Marines. It is wonderful to be able to proudly wave the American Flag and also have a banner on my porch telling everyone he is a Marine and it will stay there until he comes home. The flag will be there forever and I am so proud of him and all the other fine young men and women who are courageous enough to stand for what our Country was founded upon. He is a tribute to the Marine Corp and once you are part of this wonderful Marine family you will also share in the great heritage of our country. He was stationed in San Diego for Boot Camp. He is a part of 3/1 India Company, Wpns. Plt. read more

Patch

I proudly served with the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit in Beriut in 1983. Those brave Marines that didn’t return will not be forgotten! My nephew is in the Navy Reserves and is currently in Iraq. He wanted something from me to take with him and promised to return it to me. This is a photo he sent me last night, you can just imagine the pride I felt seeing them holding my patch! My nephew Dan met the Gunny! read more