Memorial Tat
Semper Fidelis
“StandIng To” Johnson, Pvt. USMC
When then LT. Col. "Blue RIbbon" (CMH Recipient) Wes Fox took command of 1st Battalion,6th Marines in the summer of '82,he made many changes to the BLT'S General Operational Orders.Naturally.Wes Fox is the real life John Wayne.His Memiors are titled "Marine Rifleman,43 years in The Corps.All Marines should read it.
Death Before Dishonor, never lie, cheat or steal
Eagle Globe and Anchor with a Ka-Bar with lettering that reads Death Before Dishonor
Mother’s Day
Mother's Day Picture from: David M. Bombard Jr. "Scooter" my son in Afghanistan. Semper Fi and OOORAH Marines !
David M. Bombard Sr. (2187)
USMC Disabled Veteran
Recent Helicopter Photos
Dear Sgt. Grit,
The past few newsletters featured some helicopter interest. Here are some more recent pictures that were sent me by my son, LCpl Tim Urquhart USMC (2002-2006), all from his 2003 Iraq deployment. They are, USS Siapan flight deck loaded with AH-1W Super Cobras headed for Iraq, the Squadron Iraq flight line sign, flight line and a Cobra and Huey.
To Share – Marine Corps Office Wall Art
I work at the Durham VAMC, in Durham, NC., and our office houses 2 prior service Marines. We have a friend who is an artist who is a disabled veteran, ARMY – we all can't be Marines – who stops by and visits during his doctor visits.
Freedom Rock
Sgt,
Got lot of pics to share, for those that haven't seen these monuments and maybe never will. I tried to take the pictures from a different perspective then the professional ones we've probably scene. There are so many I will break them down to several newsletters if you will allow.
Metal Mess Hall cups
Sgt Grit….
Noted some folks sent in comments about metal cups in the Mess Hall at PISC, well, here is a few photos of what they are like. Remember well the hot and cold drinks from one of these in Feb-May 1958. Great for coffee and ice cold milk.
Memorial Day
Sgt. Grit, I visited this in San Antonio, Tx and hope we can share with others that were on Hill 881S on 04/30/67. RamTwo