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Sgt. Grit,
Recently I have read many stories concerning our military personnel being disrespected. Other stories centered on those that served stateside duty not being considered as veterans. This has got to really hurt and is so undeserved. Only a few of us are so fortunate to be combat veterans.
My Fellow Marines,
My name is Sgt. Carl Kurtz (Fmr) I served between 1999-2005 I was attached with MCSFCo. Kingsbay, 2/3 and 1/23. I have attached some photos of a rare kind. This is of the 1859 Dress blues. Now for a little bit of History (again). We all know that during the Civil War our personal history is not very well known. Like the rest of the country we were split. As you look at this coat think of all of the similarities on our dress blues today. The buttons although today are anodized are the exact same print as back then. Other aspects carry over the cuff design, the collar, the seven rows of buttons (although the last one is hidden now) even the frock style design of the jacket itself. I have been studying this coat with the help of some folks down at the National Marine Corps Museum for the last six years, I am in the process of making a reproduction to be shown at the Anniversary Civil War Battle in Gettysburg PA this coming July. (photos will follow) Some other aspects that are missing from these photos are, the gold shoulder epaulets and the rank. NCO?s at the time (Cpl?s and Sgt?s) would have had their strips the same as today although a bit larger. The NCO sword we carry today is the same as the 1850 Army Officer foot sword from back then, although it has gone through some slight changes over time like the scabbard and the blade etching. The photo of the cover is of a reproduction although made directly off of the 1859 regulations.
I just wanted to share a photo of the happiest day of my life- when I married my hero. My husband is a United States Marine, currently stationed at Pensacola Flordia where he is recieving training for his MOS. I am so thankful and blessed to be a part of a wonderful group of men and women- it’s an honor to walk beside the strong and the brave. God Bless the United States Marine Corps.
Dear Sgt. Grit,
I would like to say that I too am sickened by the traitors on the Berkeley City Council. I am also ashamed, because after ten years service in the Corps. Iattended the University of California at Berkeley
I would also like to say, that the college and city are separate entities. Even the Chancellor as voiced his outrage at the councils stand. I was always given respect, and appreciation for my service, by students and professors alike. 95% of Berkeley would chase these traitors out of town! P.S. Thought you’d enjoy this photo of our Brother from the local ML detachment ready to defend the recruiting office!
Hey Sgt. Grit Bunch:
I am a Marine Corps Mom and very proud of that status…over the past couple of years my active duty Gunny Sgt. son has served very proudly on foreign soil quite frequently…when he has not been deployed it has seemed that he was in pre-deployment training or restricted to a limited set of miles for visitation–all the while racing from East Coast to West Coast through reassignment and/or training. Unfortunately, I live in Texas and he (now) in North Carolina…therefore, between the in-laws and out-laws, work and the usual family crises we haven’t spent very much time together since his 1999 (?) deployment with his MEU through East Timor which resulted in response to the USS Cole disaster. So, I have not had much time to gather interesting tales of battle and experience. Over the years I have grown a little bit greyer…and bit more educated in the Marine Corps experience and prouder through every step.
