http://www.leatherneck.com/ezine en-us http://www.leatherneck.com/ezine N/A admin@leatherneck.com Fri, 24 May 2013 20:28:34 -0400 20 http://www.leatherneck.com/ezine/articles/56/1/Marine-and-Navy-Corpsmen-Memorial/Marine-and-Navy-Corpsmen-Memorial.html Marine and Navy Corpsmen Memorial Dedicated November 10th 2004Jacksonville, Florida When the Marines associated with the Jacksonville Semper Fidelis Society wanted to establish a tribute to Marines from the community, it was understood that the special breed of sailor, the Corpsman, would equally share this tribute.  Marines without Navy Corpsmen are like kites without strings.  It has been the Navy Corpsmen who has kept Marines together in more ways than one.  They are beacons of strength and pillars of compassion, unselfish and courageous.  Corpsmen are and have always been held in the highest esteem amongst all Marines and we did not want this Marine emblem or the title Marine on this monument to be displayed without a reference to our brothers in blue. RA0302@msn.com (Robert Adelhelm) Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.leatherneck.com/ezine/articles/54/1/Patriot-Guard-Riders/Patriot-Guard-Riders.html Valkyrie  - Norse mythology, one of the shield maidens of Odin who flew to heroes slain in battle and conducted them safely to Valhalla.It was November of 2005 when I first heard of people protesting funerals. Not just any funerals. They were specifically targeting funerals of men and women veterans who died in combat. It made me angry and I wanted to do something. Then I heard of a group called the Patriot Guard Riders. I understood from news reports that they were a counter protest group. A group of riders would form a human shield at the funeral. A shield that would protect the family, friends, and mourners from this protest group. black_knights_angel@hotmail.com (Angel Carter) Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.leatherneck.com/ezine/articles/36/1/Taking-the-MOUT-to-Mohammad/Taking-the-MOUT-to-Mohammad.html The sun is all but forgotten in the western shadows. A few fire barrels offer a flickering glimpse across the litter strewn street. The night air begins to chill.   wup wup wup   Off in the treed distance a classic sound approaches.   wup wup wup mrbsox@aol.com (Terry Bowersox) Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.leatherneck.com/ezine/articles/35/1/Is-There-Any-Quit-In-You/Is-There-Any-Quit-In-You.html Man has had weapons since we picked up our first crude spear. The Marine Corps demands that we have more than weapons proficiency. The defense of our Nation demands it. Our Beloved Corps trains the individual to be the weapon. Recruit Training smashes the soft shell away from you and reaches deep down inside to bring out the fierce Warrior. Parris Island 1983. Once you are on the Yellow Footprints, you really can't tell what year it is. Generations of civilians have raised their right hand and taken their place to be ruthlessly hammered and tested. The chance to Earn the Title of Marine. michael@ywg-web.com (Michael Kannon) Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.leatherneck.com/ezine/articles/34/1/Elite/Elite.html I chosen this as the subject of this story because a Marine asked; "Are we that elite?"From the Dictionary:Elite/ileet/ noun 1. A group of people regarded as the best in a particular society or organization. 2. The richest, most powerful, best educated or most highly trained group in a society.3. The best or most skilled members of a group.4. The choice or best of anything considered collectively.5. A choice or select body. 6. A relatively small dominant group within a larger society.adjective 1. A group of (excellent) troops. All of the above is the answer to "Are we that elite". Millrat_99@go.com (Ricardo Jacques) Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.leatherneck.com/ezine/articles/26/1/Swift-Silent-Deadly---Celer-Silens-Mortalis/Swift-Silent-Deadly.html USMC Recon. I've had the privilege of serving with some great Marines. One of my Commanding Officers was the Medal of Honor Recipient Lt Frank Reasoner. I was a member of 2nd Platoon Bravo Company 3rd Recon.   This is a small tribute from Ricardo to Bravo Company 3rd Recon... Millrat_99@go.com (Ricardo Jacques) Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.leatherneck.com/ezine/articles/21/1/Getting-to-Know-Her/Getting-to-Know-Her.html When you first set eyes on her, the lump in your throat tells you you're in for a hell of a ride. The next several months are going to be full of wonder and learning, all about her.   But before you actually get to meet her, you recall what you've heard so much about her. How to greet her and how to board her. You recall the stories that have indoctrinated you to her majestic stance, her task in life, her tonnage. mrbsox@aol.com (Terry Bowersox) Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.leatherneck.com/ezine/articles/18/1/Traditional-horns-reinstated-for-bugle-calls-at-Oldest-Post-of-the-Corps/Traditional-horns-reinstated-for-bugle-calls-at-Oldest-Post-of-the-Corps.html Morning colors started the day on a historical note here at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 19. Sgt. Clint Owens of Arlington, Texas rang the bell and sounded the familiar tune using a valveless bugle... aaron.k.clark@usmc.mil (Aaron Clark) Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.leatherneck.com/ezine/articles/17/1/Marine-Company-retires-guidon-at-United-States-Naval-Academy-to-enter-Operating-Forces/Marine-Company-retires-guidon-at-United-States-Naval-Academy-to-enter-Operating-Forces.html The early morning mist of Sunday was the backdrop that marked the end to a military tradition that has lasted more than a century and a half... aaron.k.clark@usmc.mil (Aaron Clark) Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.leatherneck.com/ezine/articles/15/1/Rounding-Third-Base-and-Heading-to-Iraq/Rounding-Third-Base-and-Heading-to-Iraq.html 3rd Light Armor Reconnaissance Battalion is closing in on a year of training comprised of hundreds of field ops, classroom hours, PT, and spectacular live fire quals. It is finally our time... neocon@thelife.la (Joe Szynal) Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.leatherneck.com/ezine/articles/14/1/Second-Best/Second-Best.html I had a great conversation with a friend of mine over dinner. We have known each other for 6 years but she still did not really know much about my Marine Corps experience. That night after cocktails I let it all out... michael@ywg-web.com (Michael Kannon) Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.leatherneck.com/ezine/articles/10/1/From-The-World-To-OZ/From-The-World-To-OZ.html From the time I graduated boot camp, my MOS. was a "supply man". My training however in the warehouses of 22 area of Camp Pendleton was sweeping floor's picking up butts, and other trash. Eight hours a day, excluding the physical fitness training that we had each morning... temp@temp.com (Paul Bailey) Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500