Working off a typical design, here is a sheath I made yesterday for a friend for his KA-BAR. That is my display KA-BAR I got from you that I used as a model for the sheath.
Semper Fi
choo choo
Sgt of Marines (NLA)
'68-'74
RVN '70-'71
Category: Proud to be a Marine
Marine Corps Engineer Monument Dedication
On May 14, 2014, active duty, former, reserve and retired Marines will gather at Semper Fidelis Memorial Park at the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC), located just south of the main gate to Marine Corps Base, Quantico on US 1. Their mission will be to dedicate a monument that will serve as a tribute and memorial for all past and present USMC engineers and related occupational specialties. It is fitting to dedicate the monument because Marine Corps engineers have been serving for over 100 years since establishing our first organization, Company H, 1st Regiment, 1st Advance Base Brigade, formed in 1913. Marine engineers have served well and faithfully from then, up to and including recent service in Iraq, Afghanistan and recent disaster relief operations in the Philippines.
Little Moto Diddy
Here's a little moto diddy I just wrote. Throw it out there and see if anyone salutes. H-ll, it might even make a t-shirt… or a roll of sh-t paper.
The text reads, "Ignorance of the rules is the mother of all creativity. Tell a Marine a thing can't be done, and then stand back – we'll show it can."
How We Answered Russian Aggression In 1962
The Russians are gearing up to take over the Ukraine. This is how we answered Russian aggression in 1962. Guantanamo Bay Cuba, 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.
L/Cpl DL Rupper at gitmo '62.
1960-64
Power Strips 4 Troops
Powerstrips4troops.org was created by Marine Veteran Dave Waller after he suffered a debilitating injury while serving as a Marine Security Guard at the U.S. Embassy in Morocco. Power Strips are unique, herbal pain relief patches. The Power Strips are listed as a Class 1 Medical Device by the FDA because of their ability to provide temporary relief of minor aches and pains. The are patented and doctor formulated.
A Tribute
Your tire cover looks great on my Marine Corps scarlet '31 Model A. I'm building the car as a tribute to all my Marine brothers and sisters. It also has your remote control Marines' Hymn horn. Thanks for all the great products.
P.S. Check out the license plate!
Once a Sergeant,
Always a Marine
Rock Hornbuckle
'Nam '69 – '70
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Only Thing With Wings
Several weeks ago I read an article about mustaches and it reminded me of when I was a Sgt (E4) in 2nd Bn, 3dMar in 1958, we were stationed at Camp Kindser across the road from Camp Hague On Okinawa. At the time I was the radio chief for 2Bn/3d Mar, there was no SSgt in Comm at that time. I worked for a 1st Lieutenant and I do not remember his name. I was very proud of my mustache and the handle bars. I usually wore them turned up on the ends. Our Bn Commander put out the word no handle bars were allowed, so during work time they were not waxed, but on liberty I waxed them. This particular evening about 7:00 pm I was walking from my tent area to the main gate about a half mile, at that time Camp Kindser consisted of mostly tents with wood floor and Quantic huts, the sidewalks were made of wood and every time it rained they floated and you could never walk any place without getting into the muddy water.
HML/HMLA-167 Memorial
HML/HMLA-167 dedicated a memorial to our fallen comrades at the Marine Corps museum on the 29th of March. A very bright spot in an otherwise somber weekend was the reuniting of three roommates from Marble Mountain in 1968/1969.
Mike J.
A More Salty Appearance
About two weeks ago while cruising the internet I stumbled on an ad for a "Vietnam era" green utility cover so I bought one (right photo). I still have one that I was issued in 1963 and it has long since passed the stage of being unserviceable (left photo). My wife is a wonderful companion but she is like a First Shirt when it comes to cleaning house. Once I caught her just in time, my old utility cover in hand, heading towards the sh-t can with obvious intentions of throwing it out. When I tried to explain why I couldn't part with it, she only stared at me blankly. Suffice it to say, I just explained you don't sh-t can old warriors, you stow them away. My new cover has the "first day of Boot Camp" look to it, but that doesn't matter; it will gradually take on a more salty appearance.
Cycling For The Corps
This is submitted a little late for last year, but in anticipation of this year's Cycling for the Corps. This event was the brainchild of Cpl Dung Nguyen (unassigned). This is a benefit bike race that benefits local wounded Marines and Sailors in the Bismarck-Mandan, ND area.