Thanks Sgt. Grit because of your newsletter Cpl Jimmy Pilet sent me this news clip photo that I've been trying to find for many years. It's one of the few good memories of the time back in 1966 Vietnam. Thanks again and Semper Fi!
Sgt McLeod
Category: Vietnam
Premier Store for USMC Gear
Have been ordering from Sgt Grit for many years now and have found you to be the premier store for USMC gear! Keep humpin and Semper Fi!
Sgt Bob Stanley USMC
'66-'69 Vietnam '68-'69
Hill 44 1965
Left to right:
Belfouri, Gomez, Barber, and Dible. This is E/2/3 hill 44 1965. Sometime after Double Eagle and Before Operation Allegheny.
Corpsman
I have really enjoyed your newsletters.
Christopher S. Barker III
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class
1965-68
Birthday Cake On Hill 65
On Hill 65 with India 3/11, 1968.
Terry D. Campbell
LCpl. 2379xxx
The Good And The Bad
About two years ago I received a phone call from Jim Kozelouzek, my bunk mate at Parris Island. We were in platoon 321, January 13, 1966. We had neither met nor spoken since graduation. I had orders for FMF WestPac, ground forces and he went to weather school in NJ. After ITR and language school I went to HQ Co, 1st Marines in August 1966. Jim arrived later and deployed from DaNang to Dong Ha.
A Fine Product
Here I am again, shamelessly hustling myself out with a t-shirt, and embroidered cover from Grit. AND, with the new Marine. Parris Island somehow has changed in the last 44 years. But, they are STILL turning out a FINE product.
Tom Flynn
Lt. R.D. Davis Chu Lai TET 68
Lt. R.D. Davis was my uncle. I am posting pics he took. Thought there might be interest in seeing them.
Guarding the Gates
With a very heavy heart I'm sad to say we lost another fine Marine and a lifelong friend.
Sgt. Larry G. Nabb 2373839, of Fort Morgan, CO passed away on June 3, 2013. Larry served three tours of duty in Vietnam. I had the pleasure to serve with Larry from 1968 – 1969. 3rd Marine Div. Hq. Bn. Serv. Co. MT. Quang Tri. Larry is the Marine depicted in the attached Christmas picture that appeared in your Newsletter some time back.
3rd 155, 175mm Gun Btry
The 3rd 155/175mm Gun Btry (SP) held its 3rd reunion in Branson, MO this October. Our first time to Branson and we were not disappointed! By far the most military friendly place around. We met up with friends we haven't seen in 45 years. The highlight of the reunion was our unit Banquet and the fun of raffling off the gifts you sent us for our reunion. Thanks for your support and the great products you sell and your great newsletter. I look forward to reading it every week. Keep up the great work!