Motrin – A.K.A. Grunt Candy This my friends is what in the Marine Corps we called ‘Grunt Candy’. I, like many Marines pretty much lived on this shit for years while I was on active duty, 6 tablets a day for 4-6 years at least, if not more. I’m sure, today my liver thanks me.… Continue reading Motrin – A.K.A. Grunt Candy
Category: Military & Veteran
Funeral for General Alfred M. Gray Jr.
General Alfred M. Gray Jr. Funeral On July 29th, 2024, General Alfred M. Gray Jr, the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. General Gray was the CMC when I started in the Corps and I got to meet him twice as a Marine and once as a… Continue reading Funeral for General Alfred M. Gray Jr.
SSgt Without Combat Deployments
SSgt Without Combat Deployments This is Sergeant Major Christian B. Bull, who made news in 2021 about some legal issues (he was accused of searching a subordinate’s home without permission) he had when he was assigned to VMFAT-101. SgtMaj Bull was relieved due to the loss of confidence in his ability to lead. He has… Continue reading SSgt Without Combat Deployments
Marine Veteran Shot At President Trump Rally
Marine Veteran Shot At President Trump Rally One of the victims shot at the rally of former President Trump on the 13th of July was a Marine Veteran and Commandant of the Marine Corps League in Westmoreland County (Detachment 1416), PA. 57-year-old David Dutch of New Kensington, Pennsylvania was one of three victims, along with… Continue reading Marine Veteran Shot At President Trump Rally
Come Get Your Boot
Come Get Your Boot Alright, who let their boot out of the barracks? I don’t know where to begin with this one. I’m not sure what in the hell he is trying to do or prove either. It looks like he is wearing a green beret, a USMC shot, dress blue, uhm, er, shorts? A… Continue reading Come Get Your Boot
Integrity – It Matters
Integrity – It Matters This is a really good video shared by SSgt Nichols. For those who are not in the know, SSgt Michael Nichols is a Marine Corps veteran. He was a drill instructor and was featured in the Black Friday: Dark Dawn film. From IMDB: SSGT Nichols is the Senior Drill Instructor in… Continue reading Integrity – It Matters
Recruiters Are Failing at Their Mission
Recruiters Are Failing at Their Mission One of the most difficult jobs in the military is to be a recruiter. With recruitment numbers being down, and I mean they are way down, recruiters are having to work harder and come up with ways to attract today’s youth. There are some 17-19-year-olds out there who have… Continue reading Recruiters Are Failing at Their Mission
My Marine Corps Brothers
My Marine Corps Brothers ***NOTE*** I have many Marine Corps sisters as well, but this particular post is about my male Marine friends. True Story, but the names have been changed to protect….. I made a ton of friends while I was in the Corps, but one seems to stick out above the rest. When… Continue reading My Marine Corps Brothers
Does Being in the Marine Corps Suck?
Does Being in the Marine Corps Suck? I saw this posted on a forum recently and I felt like I should answer it here. First and foremost, everyone’s experience in the Corps is different and unique to that person. Second, it all depends on your experience. In my case, I have been through some times… Continue reading Does Being in the Marine Corps Suck?
Military Weight Standards
Military Weight Standards I can’t believe that the U.S. Military is allowing members to put on this amount of weight without giving them the boot. I know that we are hurting for military members but, don’t worry, if we run out, all of us old gray-haired Jarheads will more than happily pick up arms and… Continue reading Military Weight Standards
