Got this right before I got out! I was very happy with the detail that he put into the tattoo. To all my fellow marines out there Semper Fi and Oorah!!!!!!
Willis – Tribal Eagle, Globe, and Anchor
My way of honoring my son, who is my Hero!!
AGENT ORANGE
THIER IS A PRIVATE RESEACH GOING ON ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF AGENT ORANGE ON YOUR CHILDREN& GRANDCHILDREN THEY HAVE FOUND THAT THE HERBICDE IS PASSED ON.I KNOW IT HASAFFECTED MY KIDS AND GRANKIDS IALREADT GET 40% FROM THE V'A' FOR IT.THE WEBSITE IS www.birthdefects.org/ I AM ALSO LOOKING FOR MARINES WHO WANT TO BE INACLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST THE MAKERS OF THIS HERBICIDE,I HAVE A LAW GROUP INTRESTED IF WE CAN GET ENOUGH VETS.
Flag winged Eagle EGA
Flag winged Eagle EGA
Sandys Tat 2 in memory
I had this tattoo done 2 years ago for the memory of my brother USMC Donald L Allen and my husband Sgt Major RH Whistler Jr
For my Dad.
My dad passed away last November and being part of the Marines was always a great accomplishment of his. I decided to get Semper Fidelis tattooed on my wrists in his memory, for the Marines, and because of the meaning.
DIs
I am a former Marine(1953-57) and currently living in Escondido, CA. (See photo) I have a part time job (am retired) where I sometimes encounter active duty Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside,CA (I was stationed there myself in 1953). I always tell them that I can't remember the names of my high school or college teachers but I'll never forget the names of my two Drill Instructors in boot camp at Parris Island. One was Sgt. Donald Hammer and the other was Sgt Robert "Bobby" Caulfield. I'd sure like to meet them (if they're still around) to thank them for molding a street kid from NYC into an upright and responsible citizen.
I'm sure every former leatherneck remembers their DIs name with fond, or maybe not so fond, memories.
Former Sgt Jack Strumpf, 1366077
Photos C-1-1, Then & Now
Noticed the photo of Captain William Simpson of C-1-1 on the September cover. And his actions in July 2010.
In September 2010 the past of C-1-1, Korea had a reunion in San Diego. A prelude to the reunion had contact with the present C-1-1 and with the battalion commander and Captain Simpson, it was arranged for the PAST to meet the present. We were bussed to Pendleton and as we arrived, (in what I remember as tent camp 2) we were met by the total of Charlie Company, with all the weapons and motor transport they presently utilize. Off-boarding the buses, we got to meet all of them, intermingling with, questioning about the weapons, etc.. This started about 10:30 a.m., and lasted tell lunch time, which we were ushered to the chow hall and had lunch with the total group. After lunch, back to the grinder & some went to 'Pullers Post' a remaining Quonset hut, that was our barracks in '50. After that we all met at the company formation outside their 3 story barracks. Said goodbye, with thanks all the way around. As we had boarded the buses, Captain Simpson came on board, both, and to all the PAST C-1-1, he gave us the coins they had made, as you can see, passing from his hand to all of us, with his personal THANK YOU, to all.
GB Flame Tanks
pictures from Okinawa and Los Pulgas and of the Breckinridge.. Lots of Flame Tankers
The picture on the ledge; I'm on the left in white…….Alan Crane is standing on the right. Only the guys sitting on the ledge are Flame Tankers- ??? walking behind
The large group picture is from Okinawa. I'm in the picture with the chest holster and in the picture of the inside of the turret…….Shows how tight of a fit it was……..I have names of some of the others
Armed Forces Day, Oceanside California
What a great honor to attend this day as a member of the Sgt Grit team. I remember going to this when my husband and I were stationed at Camp Pendleton and we were the recipients of all the great things that Oceanside has to offer during Operation Appreciation. Now it was my turn to help give back.