Radio Battalion is Born 1st Radio Battalion is BornJanuary 3rd, 1962, 42 Marine cryptologists (1st Radio Company Fleet Marine Force, Sub-Unit 1) arrived in Pleiku, the Republic of Vietnam for four months. They were the first U.S. Marines to participate in the build-up, which became the Vietnam War. Their mission was to gather information about the… Continue reading Radio Battalion is Born
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Sgt Dorothy “Dotty” Cole – USMC
Sgt Dorothy “Dotty” {nee: Schmidt} Cole – USMC Dorothy was born on Sept. 19, 1913, and spent her childhood in Warren, Pennsylvania, where he mother gave her the nickname “Half-Pint”. Dotty joined the Marine Corps in 1943 at the age of 28, motivated by the attack on Pearl Harbor, on December 7th, 1941. She was… Continue reading Sgt Dorothy “Dotty” Cole – USMC
Famous Marines – Frederick W. Smith
Famous Marines – Frederick W. Smith You may not recognize the name Fred Smith, but you will most definitely recognize his company. Fred Smith is the President, founder, and CEO of Federal Express (FedEx). Frederick was born on August 11, 1944, in marks Mississippi. As a small boy, he was crippled by Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (a disorder… Continue reading Famous Marines – Frederick W. Smith
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 reading Death Before Dishonor – Ribbons & Badges
Marine Corps Rules to Live By
Marine Corps Rules to Live By Every Marine has a set of rules that he lives by, these rules are not to be broken and they are at the very core of who he is as a person and as a Marine. One thing that the general public does not understand is that being a… Continue reading Marine Corps Rules to Live By
Marine Boot Camp Anniversary – 34 Years Today
Marine Boot Camp Anniversary – 34 Years Today Today marks 34 years since I arrived at boot camp and I first stepped on those infamous yellow footprints at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. It was the first time I had traveled by myself and the very first real choice I had to make in… Continue reading Marine Boot Camp Anniversary – 34 Years Today
My Favorite USMC Hoodie
My Favorite USMC Hoodie When I was an instructor at Damneck, Virginia, I got my favorite Marine Corps hoodie. One of the other instructors made a cool logo with “Semper Scrotus – Always on the Ball” on it. The back of the hoodie had “MAGTF – Intel Training Instructor” on it.
Vintage Marine Corps Commercial
Vintage Marine Corps Commercial This vintage Marine Corps Commercial “Marines Are Made” is a time capsule of what time was like back in the 1950s. I love the ending of “Be Ready, Be Trained, Be a Marine!” Great classic Marine Corps commercial
USMC “Rose Garden” Recruiting Commercial
USMC “Rose Garden” Recruiting Commercial The “Rose Garden” commercial was being broadcasted over the TV airwaves when I was a kid. The first time I saw this commercial it rang true to me and it is what got me interested in the Marine Corps. The Drill Instructor was Sgt. Chuck Taliano was only a month… Continue reading USMC “Rose Garden” Recruiting Commercial
Cpl Kelsee Lainhart
Cpl Kelsee Lainhart *** UPDATE *** The address has changed, it is now: Cpl Kelsee Lainhart WRNMMC / Postal Ops General Delivery 8901 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20889 Update #2 She has moved from Walter Reed to a private care facility, please contact her through Caring Bridge
