Navajo Code Talkers Day Secure communications are a must in any battle and WWII was not an exception. The Marine Corps needed a quick and accurate way to verbally communicate. Due to cipher codes needing to be changed often due to the risk of them becoming compromised. Philip Johnston, a civil engineer for the city…Continue readingNavajo Code Talkers Day
Category:Military & Veteran
Who Let This Dumbass Shoot A Rifle?
Who Let This Dumbass Shoot a Rifle? That reporter (CNN’s Gary Tuchman) is dangerous with that weapon (and I’m sure that he is over-reacting) and if I was the instructor (retired Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling), I would have stopped him from firing until he learned how to properly hold that weapon, but then again…Continue readingWho Let This Dumbass Shoot A Rifle?
National Suicide Hotline
National Suicide Hotline Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. In 2021, 48,183 people died by suicide in the United States. 3.5 million adults made a plan and 1.7 million adults attempted suicide. On July 16th, the National Suicide Hotline gets a new number, simply dial 9-8-8.
10 Things Only Veterans Understand
10 Things Only Veterans Understand I have seen dozens of lists about things that only a veteran understands. Here is my take on some of those lists. 1. Bad knees – This is very much directly related to the boots we wear/wore and the amount of weight we are made to carry. I have more…Continue reading10 Things Only Veterans Understand
Death Before Dishonor – Ribbons & Badges
Death Before Dishonor – Ribbons & Badges For all your ribbon nazis out there, I made this page just for you. Here is the breakdown of all the uniforms in Death Before Dishonor Brian Keith as Colonel Halloran, USMC Jump Wings Navy Distinguished Service RibbonSilver Star RibbonLegion Of Merit RibbonNavy-Marine Corps RibbonBronze Star Ribbon With…Continue readingDeath Before Dishonor – Ribbons & Badges
Death Before Dishonor
Death Before Dishonor I’m not sure you have seen this one, it is from the late 80s and well, it is kind of cheesy. Disclaimer: For some reason, this has always been one of my favorite USMC movies, well favorite is a strong word, more like one of the first Marine Corps movies that I…Continue readingDeath Before Dishonor
Denied By The Veterans Affair (VA)
Denied By The Veterans Affair (VA) I got denied! Recently I was turned down by the Veterans Administration (VA) for disability in my right foot. I was actually surprised that they turned it down, but it looks like that if it is not in your separation/exit physical then, you are going to have to fight…Continue readingDenied By The Veterans Affair (VA)
…And a Few Good Men
…And a Few Good Men This movie is not to be confused with ‘A Few Good Men’ starring Tom Cruise and Demi Moore. This is a United Marine Corps documentary, narrated by Jack Webb (“Dragnet”, “The D.I.”) and follows recruits through boot camp at MCRD San Diego, in the early ’70s. This movie is more…Continue reading…And a Few Good Men
U.S. Marine’s 2A Rant
U.S. Marine’s 2A Rant I saw this video today, and I wanted to make a post about my thoughts on it, but first the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwfO4J8woVs First I want to state that I will not be slamming a fellow Marine, however, I do have a few questions for this guy and a statement or two.…Continue readingU.S. Marine’s 2A Rant
Why Can’t The Military Keep It In Their Pants?
Why can’t the military keep it in their pants? I’m not sure why it is such a big thing for military members to flaunt their sex lives. I remember being stationed in Iwakuni, Japan and there supposedly was a VHS tape (I’m sure there were copies of it as well) making the rounds of the…Continue readingWhy Can’t The Military Keep It In Their Pants?
