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Corpsman In Viet Nam

I was a Corpsman in Viet Nam from 9/67 to 9/68. I was a Delta Med at Dong Ha. During my tour there I learned to respect the Marines I was with and all who came thru the hospital.

We recently did some remodeling and I had to go to the local building supply center. When I was checking out, the guy behind the counter had a Marine Corps hat on. He looked to be my age, so I asked him if he had been someplace hot and dangerous in the 60's. He had. I told him that I had been a Corpsman at D-Med and when I had been there. It turns out that he was wounded several times in early '68 and came thru the hospital. I was in charge of triage at that time and therefore I saw everybody who came thru the doors. No doubt, I took care of him during one of his trips to see us, if not each time. We have been good friends ever since. read more

Glad I Waited

I got this Tattoo Three Years ago, and I am so glad I waited cause I couldn’t find anyone to do it just like this when I was in the Corps. So I’m glad I waited such a long time to get it and it was done Freehand.

Motto Tat For My First Tattoo

I got this done by Jeff at Just Another Hole in Broken Arrow, OK. It took 3 hours to do, and was definitely worth it. Eagle, Globe and Anchor with Stencil USMC and “Infidel” in Arabic.

Modified Blues

On sea duty in the mid-'50s we wore "modified blues", which were trousers with tropical worsted shirt and white barracks cap. All shirts, tropicals and khaki in those days were long-sleeved. I do not recall any particular designation for this uniform, just modified blues. We wore them for some duty situations, and even wore them on liberty in the Virgin Islands in the summer of 1956 (no, we did not attract any). read more

Freedom Hill

I thought I would share this photo with you. The Marine Corps is always on my mind and in my heart. I ordered my first car from the GM Military Overseas Representative at the "Freedom Hill" exchange in Da Nang in August 1968. This is my latest. read more

Just a Little Closer

This is a photo of my son who is currently deployed. He is having the time of his life while traveling and serving his country.

Platoon 1040 San Diego July 1968

Located 51 of the 73 members so far. Picture was taken at the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial during our first Platoon reunion held in Oklahoma City,OK in 2013. Second reuinon is being planned for San Diego in the summer of 2015. Contact Stephen Norpel snorpel@yahoo.com (563) 451-8417. read more

Wife and Mother

I designed this to honor my Husband and Sons honorable service to our country. I am a very proud Granddaughter, Daughter, Wife and Mother of United States Marines! I was almost quite literally born breathing USMC PRIDE. The meaning behind this tattoo is simple, I will always stand behind and lift you up as you serve our country, I will honorably serve in spirit right behind you and never leave you shamed. I will always continue to honor your pride and commitment to the Corps and to our country. Your shared name is and was more than just a name, it is proof God intended you to both serve with all the honor, courage and commitment only the Corps can give you. I will always be by behind you lifting you up! I am also a very proud Mother-in-Law of a Soldier and a Sailor. Our commitment to serving this country runs deep. read more

Semper Fi

Got this tat 9 years after I got out. It was a long time coming.

Unbreakable

This tattoo contains the title of the song that got me through recruit training, as well as a myriad of other trials in my life. “Unbreakable” by Fireflight served as my reminder to keep pushing even when life gets tough. The 5.56 round serves as my reminder that I found my niche in the Marine Corps when it came to marksmanship. Every Marine a rifleman. read more