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05-09-08, 05:59 AM
Thread: Purple Heart for PTSD
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I agree with all the above entrys. Don't change...
I agree with all the above entrys. Don't change the Critera for the award. It will short change the warriors that earned it.
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07-31-06, 04:45 PM
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It's a great wine
I bought a bottle a McDill AFB, last week. The Manager of the package told me that it is popular and that all branches were buying it in support of the charity.
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01-05-06, 09:52 PM
Thread: Vietnam Deserter?
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Coward
In 1965 there was no Anti-War movement because it just started. Rlt-7 was the first unit from Camp Pen. Some of their units (3/7)were involved in "Operation Starlite" (18 aug 1965). It hit the paper...
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10-17-05, 02:21 PM
Thread: Murder at Quantico
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I think you are right
Dose the name Ruiz ring a bell. Somewhere it's in my head that he was the LCpl. I think the Lt invited him home or something. The last I heard was years ago he was appealing his death sentence.
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09-21-04, 01:23 PM
Thread: Happy Birthday arzach
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Another year Bro
Rick,
Happy Birthday. I know where we can get some good SOS to go with the cake.
YATYAS,
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07-21-04, 09:37 AM
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In Japan they use human waste to fertilzer the...
In Japan they use human waste to fertilzer the crops. With a long pole and 2 buckets hanging on each end is how they carried them
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07-21-04, 07:16 AM
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These azzzwipes should have been made to carry 2 ...
These azzzwipes should have been made to carry 2 full honey buckets around their cells 12 hours a day. They are no better than the contents of the buckets.
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07-15-04, 11:46 AM
Thread: Going to 1st Marine reunion in Wash, DC?
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Sunset Parade
Cook,
If you chance try to make a sunset parade at 8&I. You won't be sorry.
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10-29-03, 05:22 AM
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I didn't know Emery on the field, but Bill Paxton...
I didn't know Emery on the field, but Bill Paxton and I had a lot of brews accoss the street in Old Town at the Anchor. A couple of a$$holes tried to roll him in the parking lot one night. Bill was a...
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10-11-03, 10:53 AM
Thread: Drill Instructors! Identify yourself!
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Gco 2ndRTBN MCRD, San Diego 1967-1970
Gco 2ndRTBN
MCRD, San Diego 1967-1970 -
10-03-03, 12:41 PM
Thread: Camp Lejeune Marines try out New Rifle
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At one time we use to keep our Rifles in rifle...
At one time we use to keep our Rifles in rifle racks in the squad bay. The only time they went in the armory is when the owner went on leave. Just a few thoughts from an old "Broke Dick".
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09-21-03, 10:47 PM
Thread: Happy Birthday Rick (Arzach)
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I hope you got a new 8 pound sledge to break...
I hope you got a new 8 pound sledge to break track.
Happy Birthday,
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09-13-03, 07:32 AM
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Renenlisted in 1960 for aviation. Still waiting...
Renenlisted in 1960 for aviation. Still waiting for a Amtrac to fly.
Semper Fi,
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I guess I will go out on a limb. I am saying...
I guess I will go out on a limb. I am saying it(RVNPUC) was not issued to any Marine combat units in the 60's or 70's. When I was on active duty during this period I kept waiting for it to be...
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From what I remember I believe Kegler300 is...
From what I remember I believe Kegler300 is correct. It was issued in the 50's. In 1956 or early 1957, all members of the 1st Marine Div were authorized to wear the Navy PUC. They changed it to...
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On the MSTS Gen. Hugh M. Gaffey: The troop head...
On the MSTS Gen. Hugh M. Gaffey: The troop head crapper's were steel troffs with 2x4's across them to sit on. There was a steady stream of sea water flowing. There was room for 3 or 4 people to sit...
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12-14-02, 04:29 AM
Thread: Question?? Service Numbers
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I believe the 1stSgt is correct on the assignment...
I believe the 1stSgt is correct on the assignment of a block of serial numbers by different AFFES. I enlisted in Los Angeles on 24 Jul 57 and was assigned 1802171. A friend enlisted in San Francisco...
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Two great posts. Three BadgeMarine, I look...
Two great posts. Three BadgeMarine, I look forward to your posts.
Lars, would you believe when I came back from Japan in 61, I had one up and one down. Maybe I should have drank rum instead of... -
11-15-02, 06:21 AM
Thread: All I did was....
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I sent this to my Dau. She lives in Hemet. I...
I sent this to my Dau. She lives in Hemet. I think that is Riverside.
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11-05-02, 04:52 PM
Thread: Information For Veterans
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Ghost Of Iwo Jima
04-04-24, 11:35 PM in Open Squad Bay