Sgt Grit,
I was on the Rockpile as 2531 mos radio operator with 3rd Recon in '67 I remember some of the Marines in this photo they were from an infantry unit stationed on Highway 9 the CO was a major with a Polish last name I can't remember. In the photo on the right the guy with arms raised is Alvarez, the three guys are Wheeler, Renard, and I can't remember the last guy's name? I maybe unloading water in the photo on the left. Doc Soul is not in the photo. Neither are Pete Pizutt from Brooklyn, NY or, Joe Murphy from Pawtucket, RI, or Roger Brown from Bayou Le Battre, AL of 3rd Recon. Pete and Joe made it home but have since passed away, I don't know about Brown? Thomas CurranThe term Leatherneck
“Leatherneck” to describe Marines
Where does the term Leatherneck come from?
From 1798 until 1872 Marines wore a uniform that contained a neck piece made of leather. This stiff leather collar, called “The Stock”, was about 3 1/2 inches high and served two purposes.
Quonset Huts at MCRD San Diego
Don,
In the last issue of the Sgt Grit's Newsletter someone wrote incorrectly about the quantity of Quonset Huts at MCRD San Diego.
When the USMC Vietnam Tankers Association held our last reunion (Aug 2011) in San Diego, we attended a recruit graduation and afterward we toured the base.
Cross and Tags
Just a basic cross and dog tag tat, reminds me of the two things that changed my life, Christ and the Corps and both always faithful.
Beirut Ink
Darryl Bradley Sr. My Beirut ink. Done by “Johnny” in Derry, NH
Corpsman trademark
Cpl. Mike Hess
Would like to converse with the Marine who took the Christmas Photo with the two Marines and Christmas tree. E-mail rmh1143@nodial.net
My EGA
After 40 years for my discharge and my sons graduation for Paris Island I thought it was time to get my EGA.
My EGA
After 40 years for my discharge and my sons graduation for Paris Island I thought it was time to get my EGA.
Sick bay Commando, Son of a B*tch , Rat Bastard , Communist !
As sick call supervisor I've seen it almost all. I was with 5/11 in 1991 at the Stumps. It was 2 days prior to a 25 mile hump. I looked in sick calls waiting room, and no shit there he was, not only the Btn's Shit Bird,but sick bay commando too. Ya think he might have been looking for a light duty chit ?