This is me, my wife, my brother, and my son Ron Montgomery III (second generation MARINE). He was in Platoon 2074 that graduated on 9-20-13. Here we are standing on those Oh, SO FAMOUS yellow footprints at Parris Island… Thanks for any info you can provide.
Proud Marine Mom
My son just graduated from Marine boot camp at MCRD San Diego on September 6th. Not only did I travel from Missouri, 1643 miles to MCRD San Diego, to see him graduate 8 others went also.
PFC Derek M Rea
Sincerely,
Grace Rea
Proud Marine Mom
On A Whim
I saw this this as a statue somewhere, my daughter (8) colored the drawing so I went with her colors.
The Steel Gears of A Marine
Eagle, Globe, and Anchor Steel Gears of a Marine.
Chesty’s House
Sgt. Grit,
My brother-in-law owns the Chesty Puller house in Saluda, Virginia. Recently he sent me some photos of an award ceremony that took place there. I have no other information as to who these Marines were, or who was getting awarded what. It's a pretty good picture of the group in front of the entrance to the Puller house.
MCB Kaneohe
To Moe LeBlanc, Cpl. E-4. If you contact MCB Kaneohe and explain your situation, an escort will be provided while you are visiting and you will be shown around. BE PREPARED. Almost nothing is the same. All the housing and barracks and work areas have been rebuilt with new construction. I was just there in July and was amazed. They do have an excellent Pacific War Memorial just inside the main gate. An exact copy of the Marine Memorial in D.C., see picture.
Hard Duty
Just read this article about a MARINE that was at K-Bay. I was also there from '63-'64 as my last duty station. I was at Station Special Services, hard duty. I was a lifeguard at the Enlisted Pool… shower shoes and a bathing suit was The Uniform of the Day. I also had the privilege of going to the Aviation Physiology school so that I could go up in a jet. One of my bosses was a pilot and had to fly so many hours to qualify for flight pay, so he gave some of us the opportunity to fly with him. WE got these pictures from the gun camera.
John Cerullo
Old School Boot Camp Picture
Dear Sgt. Grit,
I am one of your customers! I served in the Marine Corps from June 1952 to June 1955, with 15-months service in Korea. I joined on my 17th birthday, was out on my 20th, and was a Sgt. at age 19.
Attached is my "Old School" boot camp picture. I am on the top row, last on the right.
Beirut Bob
Bob Colyer is a good customer who drops by Sgt Grit whenever a load brings him within a couple of hundred miles. All the staff knows him well.
His handle is self-explanatory. Very proud and motivated Marine.
Semper Fi Bob
Sgt Grit
Eagle, Globe & Anchor (Hardcore Wing Style)
Designed and drawn by myself (SSgt David Nelke) this design incorporates a ‘wing’ style mechanical eagle with my wife and kids names in the his talons, a stylized globe and anchor (sorry squids, anchor is downplayed). USMC at the top with graduated desert browns and Semper Fidelis in a banner underneath. The K-Bar is featured behind the design. Check out more of my work at http://davidnelke.com