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07-10-10, 06:31 AM
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Thanks man. They were my idols as a young man. I...
Thanks man. They were my idols as a young man. I never really knew or fully realized the extent of what they did when they served until long after I was out myself. I can honestly say I walked with...
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07-10-10, 06:28 AM
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You got it kiddo.. They were both great guys and...
You got it kiddo.. They were both great guys and awesome Marines. I was honored and privlidged to have known them for so long.
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10-28-09, 11:08 AM
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Passing of a Marine War Hero and Figther Ace
Another Great Marine has Passed on…John W. Ruhsam USMC (R)
In 1973 I made the decision to join the Marine JROTC unit at Venice High School (FL). It was a good decision, I would thank myself later... -
10-27-09, 04:33 PM
Thread: HAPPY 234th Sailors!
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Wow.. she (Navy) doesnt look a day over 233!! ...
Wow.. she (Navy) doesnt look a day over 233!!
Thanks guys.. I've always been proud to call quite a number of Marines my buddies. Ya'll are the best...
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06-02-08, 02:40 PM
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I saw this in the news last night and it made me...
I saw this in the news last night and it made me sick. These scumbags deserve the DEATH PENALTY ~ Not lethal injection NO... HANGING.. Something painful. I wish and HOPE they have guards that were US...
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06-01-08, 10:28 PM
Thread: Green Belt!
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Congratulations! That belt takes alot of hard...
Congratulations! That belt takes alot of hard work and practice! I cant tell you how many times my sensei beat my A** before he even let me test for my Yellow :)
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06-01-08, 10:05 AM
Thread: Camp Fuji Fire-24 Years Ago Today
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I Remember this. I was a Radioman stationed in...
I Remember this. I was a Radioman stationed in Sigonella Sicily. We got an Oprep-4 Navy Blue Message (Flash) notifying our command (and others) of what had happended. I remember thinking it was such...
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05-28-08, 10:07 AM
Thread: Moment of Truth
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I couldnt have put it better Sir. This is a big...
I couldnt have put it better Sir. This is a big problem these days. I bet we have at least 1 or more a week with the same issue or with something medical that they "neglected" to mention. Some of our...
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05-28-08, 09:51 AM
Thread: Moment of Truth
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If I may ~ now that the Marines have spoken. I've...
If I may ~ now that the Marines have spoken. I've counseled alot of young men going into MEPS (Navy) about this. No need to go into how wrong it was - you already know this son. Come clean. Get your...
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05-25-08, 08:34 PM
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Looking for Tony or Moody - Marines, Keflavik Iceland 77-78
Looking for a Marine Sgt first name of Tony, was Sgt in Charge of GDF Iceland (our division). Also along with him a Cpl named Moody (from Georgia). Was with the Marine detachment assigned to GDF...
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05-25-08, 04:40 PM
Thread: I'm pretty PO'd about his attitude
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DaveBlay is right, it was tough in the 70's, D***...
DaveBlay is right, it was tough in the 70's, D*** tough. But we all served, and we all served proudly. Dave, dont worry brother, I took it out on that Hippie.. last I saw he was slumped down near a...
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05-25-08, 09:51 AM
Thread: I'm pretty PO'd about his attitude
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If I may...
Sorry guys, idiots making statements like that make me nuts, and from what I see, you too. I normally just read, but I feel compelled to post.
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05-24-08, 10:26 AM
Thread: Memorial Day thoughts...
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Semper Fi Marines
Just the OldSwabbie again, stopping in to pay respects to my brother Marines. I posted a Memorial Day Message over at NavySEALS.com. Here's the link if you would like to read it, its for you too. God...
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Ghost Of Iwo Jima
04-04-24, 11:35 PM in Open Squad Bay