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07-06-13, 11:02 PM
Thread: Marrying another Marine
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I first want to say congratulations. I married my...
I first want to say congratulations. I married my wife in 1973 Shen she was a Lance Corporal and I was a Corporal. Our Colonel gave the bride away as her parents could not attend. 40 years later we...
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03-03-12, 08:04 PM
Thread: I am a United States Marine
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I had a Korean War Marine Vet ask if I was an...
I had a Korean War Marine Vet ask if I was an ex-Marine after I commented on his hat. I did not correct him out of respect, but I sure wanted to say I did not quit being a Marine even though I left...
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03-12-10, 10:17 AM
Thread: Your favorite rank....
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For me Staff was best. There was always a Sgt to...
For me Staff was best. There was always a Sgt to pass things down to. :)
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11-12-09, 03:06 PM
Thread: Looking For Marines
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I went through in 1970, but was in Bravo Company.
I went through in 1970, but was in Bravo Company.
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11-10-08, 06:53 AM
Thread: Happy Birthday Marine Corps.
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:flag:Happy Birthday to all my brothers. Each...
:flag:Happy Birthday to all my brothers. Each year that passes since I left active duty has cause my pride in being one of the few increase. This is do to those that came after and their...
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08-07-08, 12:10 PM
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If they will take 56 year olds, sign me up!
If they will take 56 year olds, sign me up!
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04-17-08, 02:09 PM
Thread: Blood Stripes
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I picked up Corporal in 1972 and did not have to...
I picked up Corporal in 1972 and did not have to go through anything. When I picked up Staff NCO, that was another matter.
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03-13-08, 12:52 PM
Thread: Now this is the old corps
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I remember most and they were great memories....
I remember most and they were great memories. Leaving your pay on the bunk as you cleaned up for liberty and it was always there. Sharing with buddies if you had a little money left prior to payday....
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12-17-07, 12:34 PM
Thread: Looking For Marines
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:usmc: Mentally sound, physically still able to...
:usmc: Mentally sound, physically still able to more! Ready to do my part and pround of it!
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11-15-07, 12:59 PM
Thread: Worth Reading...
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How True!
I wish everyone could read that and have a tear come to their eyes like what happened to me. :iwo:
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11-15-07, 11:11 AM
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Boot Camp DIs
Just like the rest of you, I received my share of 'thumps' for boot camp infractions. However I do not recall any DI breaking personal items by stomping on shaving kits or anything like that. When I...
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11-02-07, 02:32 PM
Thread: Trivia Question
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I was in an elevator when a number of senior...
I was in an elevator when a number of senior officers entered. We had the Commandant visiting that day and I was only a Corporal. After quickly looking at all the brass, I had one General tell me to...
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Ghost Of Iwo Jima
04-04-24, 11:35 PM in Open Squad Bay