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04-05-24, 05:19 AM
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Platoon 387, Sep to Dec 1965
Platoon 387, Sep to Dec 1965
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02-04-24, 06:08 AM
Thread: New Military Pay Grade for 2024...
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Same in 1965 for me. However, money was the least...
Same in 1965 for me. However, money was the least of my concerns while at MCRD.:evilgrin:
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08-18-23, 07:49 AM
Thread: Coffee Talk
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I'm a daily visitor but sorry, never have much to...
I'm a daily visitor but sorry, never have much to offer the group. I'm retired Air Force but will aways have a connection to my 4-year USMC stint 1965 to 1969.
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04-05-23, 06:22 AM
Thread: VMFA 334 or VMFA 232 ?
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Interesting thread. I was in Vietnam from...
Interesting thread. I was in Vietnam from September 1966 to April 1968 and moved from Danang to Chu Lai and back to Danang. I was with VMFA 314, VMFA 115, and VMCJ1.
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03-08-22, 06:31 AM
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My car ran out of gas yesterday. I’m pretty sure...
My car ran out of gas yesterday. I’m pretty sure it’s totaled. :mad:
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12-22-21, 08:13 AM
Thread: USMC Finances Of Days Gone By
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If I recall correctly, it was $78 a month when I...
If I recall correctly, it was $78 a month when I entered boot camp in September 1965. In Vietnam cigarettes were 11 cents a pack. I could afford to smoke back then. Glad I don't anymore.
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11-07-21, 04:28 AM
Thread: Stories About Boot Camp
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I was at MCRD San Diego in 1965 (platoon 387) and...
I was at MCRD San Diego in 1965 (platoon 387) and would go to church on Sunday which was held at the base theater mainly for a break from the daily routine we all enjoyed. Of course we were never...
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09-03-21, 06:54 AM
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As a resident of Florida, I have always been...
As a resident of Florida, I have always been proud of our governor. Reading this only adds to that pride. I feel he is a likely front runner for the GOP in the next presidential election so of...
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08-25-21, 06:48 AM
Thread: A Slap in the Face
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Jock's video went (I think) viral. Well stated...
Jock's video went (I think) viral. Well stated by a true patriot.
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09-13-20, 07:04 AM
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MCRD San Diego Platoon 387 September 1965.
MCRD San Diego Platoon 387 September 1965.
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09-04-20, 05:27 AM
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The sad part is he would probably get in with the...
The sad part is he would probably get in with the way the NFL and other professional sports are caving.
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08-14-20, 07:24 AM
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My Caucasian sister-in-law is a diehard liberal...
My Caucasian sister-in-law is a diehard liberal and a nurse in a VA hospital. The majority of her coworkers are black. She has to take a step back from her staunch liberal beliefs when she states...
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07-08-20, 07:26 AM
Thread: Sick of it...
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Great post Foxtrot. I have several people I will...
Great post Foxtrot. I have several people I will share it with.
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03-30-20, 06:37 AM
Thread: Today is Vietnam Veterans Day...
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Don't you know smoking can be dangerous? :)
Don't you know smoking can be dangerous? :)
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09-06-19, 06:04 AM
Thread: Overweight Navy...
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You and me both. That's my first laugh of the...
You and me both. That's my first laugh of the day.
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08-12-19, 07:13 AM
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Great story. I'm heading to Knoxville tomorrow. ...
Great story. I'm heading to Knoxville tomorrow. Too bad Cpl Rembert isn't still in town. I'd look him up.
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08-09-19, 06:38 AM
Thread: First women to fly the F-35C...
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Awesome! If I ever get another chance at life...
Awesome! If I ever get another chance at life I'm going to be a fighter pilot.
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07-21-19, 07:40 AM
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I do have my platoon book and it too has...
I do have my platoon book and it too has weathered the passage of time well.
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07-20-19, 10:00 AM
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I'm amazed how well this photo has stood the test...
I'm amazed how well this photo has stood the test of time. My platoon 387 MCRD San Diego November 1965.
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07-05-15, 10:47 AM
Thread: Let's ride!! Who's got a Harley?
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Trikes are really catching on. I rented one in...
Trikes are really catching on. I rented one in 2013 and then again in 2014. Finally convinced myself to take the plunge and bought a 2015. Wife and I both absolutely love it.
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05-30-15, 08:02 AM
Thread: New To The Forum
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New To The Forum
I just registered today after searching for USMC information. This is my first post and I apologize if this isn't where newbie introductions are made. I went through several threads hoping I would...
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