Sgt. Grit Community

Two Marines

Grit,

I just wanted to share these photos from my friends’ wedding last August. The groom, [now] Sgt. Alexander Behnke, is on the left, and my father, Sgt. Phil “Akabu” Coffman, is on the right. I’m so proud of them and I love them both! read more

USMC Straight Razors

The first ones came out at the Spanish American War and had USMC stamped on the blade.

The second issue was during World War 1 and had USMC stamped on the reverse side on the tang.

These are worth between $60.00 and $100.00. The Spanish American War razors are fewer and father between and sell for between $225.00 and $250.00 read more

Plt 354

Sgt. Grit,

In May of last year, my wife Cheri, son Todd and I had the pleasure of visiting “Sgt” Ed Villanueva at his home in San Antonio, TX. Sgt. Villanueva was our Senior Drill Instructor for Plt. 354, MCRD San Diego in July, 1965. read more

Claim to fame

My only claim to fame.

Commandant U.S.M.C. 1971-1975 General Robert E. Cushman at A.F.S.C. in Norfolk Va…… I’m the guy with the 1911.

I’m looking for anyone who may have pics or video of the Armed Forces Staff Collage in Norfolk Va. between 1973-1976. read more

The Jimmie Howard, DDG 83 read more

Marine Beach-head

What future Marine would not have wanted to find this under his Christmas tree in 1960. Made by Marx Toy Company who at that time was the largest manufacturer of toys in the world. Unfortunately the set did not contain any enemy soldiers. That would come later with Marx?s Iwo Jima set when they produced some very accurate Japanese soldiers. This set comes with several sets of soldiers and Marines in different colors. I guess you were supposed to have them fighting each other. If you hide the missile launchers and helicopters you can make believe you are at Tarawa. I wonder how many WWII Marine dads bought this for their sons. If you happen to have kept your childhood toys and happen to have this set you will glad to know it is worth $300-$600 if complete. read more

Patriotic Picture we want to share

Hi Sgt. Grit….

I wanted to share with you a picture I had taken of our dog Freedom for my husband’s bday this December.

She is an American Bulldog rescue…he loves her almost as much as he loves his Marine Corps. He proudly served 2001-2005 with 3/8. read more

SOS

Sgt. Grit,

Concerning the article about “Scheit-on-a-shingle” in the 31 December news letter.

I lost an old friend two years ago,Marty Norman, who was a cook in our beloved corps and served from 1939-the mid 1960’s
He gave me a copy of the official USMC recipe for SOS a few years ago that I would be happy to share with you for publication in your newsletter if you would like it. read more

History in pictures

1st Sgt Jimmee Howard, 1967
Capt. Chesty Puller, 1935-36
GySgt Dan Daly. 1920’s

Pictures submitted by GySgt Grady Rainbow, USMC, Ret.

Met my DI after 40 years

Thank you Sgt. Grit. Your newsletter put me in touch with my Drill Instructor Sgt. Dickerson. I had not seen him since the day after graduation in March of 1970. We met last week while I was on a business trip to Texas. We had a great reunion and a wonderful dinner. Again thank your for your good work. Now get busy and find my other two Drill Instructors, SSGT Fredricks and Sgt Wrin. If there are any other Marines out there that I served with I would love to hear from you especially anyone from Plt. 1229 read more