The Rat
Marine

About The Rat

First Name:

Ronald

Last Name:

Nelson

Rank:

E-5

Do you own a business?:

No

Where did you attend bootcamp?:

MCRD San Diego

What date did you graduate bootcamp?:

1979

What was your bootcamp platoon number?:

2089

Duty Stations:

Memphis, Tennessee
El Toro, California
MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
Iwakuni, Japan
Whidbey NAS, Washington

Year Entered Marine corps:

1979

Year Exited Marine Corps:

1983

Favorite Duty Station:

MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

Favorite Marine:

All Marines

Military Biography:

Also served in US Marine Corps Reserves from 1985 to 1989

Current City:

Anacortes

Current State:

Washington

Hometown:

Mount Vernon

Home State:

Washington

High School:

Mount Vernon High School

Gender:

Male

Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio

Occupation:

Software Developer

Colleges Attended:

Western Washington University
University of Washington
Everett Community College

Interests:

Russian Language and studies, Computers, Travel

Favorite Quote:

"The meek shall inherit the Earth"

Favorite Color:

Red

Favorite Movie:

Fahrenheit 911

Favorite Book:

Best Evidence