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10-23-14, 10:06 PM
Thread: Fri. Oct 24th--HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONGOOSE!
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Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
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11-09-13, 11:38 AM
Thread: Rocky needs our thoughts and prayers
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Although it's difficult today to see beyond the...
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
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09-30-13, 04:10 PM
Thread: What are you doing now.
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I work for Dupont as a Batch Operator making...
I work for Dupont as a Batch Operator making Teflon. A good company to work for.
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09-10-13, 06:58 AM
Thread: Do I rate a Navy/MC Overseas ribbon
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Three years ago I requested copies of my service...
Three years ago I requested copies of my service records and to my surprise they awarded me both ribbons. I was active duty from 1975 -1979. Sea service ribbon for deployable unit (detachment) to the...
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09-10-13, 06:29 AM
Thread: Do I rate a Navy/MC Overseas ribbon
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Both are retroactive to 15 August 1974. I checked...
Both are retroactive to 15 August 1974. I checked your profile and it looks like you are qualified for the overseas ribbon for duty at Okinawa between 76-77.
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09-09-13, 03:29 PM
Thread: Do I rate a Navy/MC Overseas ribbon
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http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navawa...
http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navawards/blseaservice.htm
http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navawards/bloverseas.htm
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04-06-13, 10:10 AM
Thread: Chrome Dome Helmet Liner
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Chrome Dome Helmet Liner
Did you have a Chrome Dome in boot camp? Every recruit in my platoon had one back in 1975 when I was at Parris Island. Does anyone know the history of those silver painted helmet liners?
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04-06-13, 08:56 AM
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Leaving stones on the grave symbolize the...
Leaving stones on the grave symbolize the permanence of memory. Flowers are a good metaphor for life. Life withers; it fades like a flower. As Isaiah says, "All flesh is grass, and all its beauty...
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03-29-13, 07:06 PM
Thread: A Dying Breed
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Your correct that overseas is not war. But it's a...
Your correct that overseas is not war. But it's a necessary requirement (overseas service) to joined the VFW. The old standard for membership was a campaign medal for overseas service awarded during...
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03-24-13, 01:31 PM
Thread: A Dying Breed
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The American Legion could amend their eligibility...
The American Legion could amend their eligibility requirements to just honorable service to increase membership. They have service time periods between wars that exclude veterans. The VFW eligibility...
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12-09-12, 10:27 AM
Thread: Marines used as guinea pigs on Okinawa?
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Marines used as guinea pigs on Okinawa?
Seen this on the Sgt.Grit website.
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10-29-12, 08:29 AM
Thread: Camp Garcia
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Camp Garcia
Camp Garcia was named after Marine Corps Private 1st Class Fernando Garcia, a Puerto Rican Medal of Honor recipient during the Korean War. It is located on the island of Vieques (part of the Puerto...
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10-17-12, 10:41 PM
Thread: overseas ribbon
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http://www.officialmilitaryribbons.com/military_ri...
http://www.officialmilitaryribbons.com/military_ribbon_info/usmc_military_ribbons/usmc_navy_marine_corps_overseas_service_military_rbbon.html
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10-17-12, 11:45 AM
Thread: Who is tougher a Marine or a spartan?
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Spartan Bootcamp- Enter at age 7,graduated at age...
Spartan Bootcamp- Enter at age 7,graduated at age 20!
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10-15-12, 11:46 AM
Thread: Who is tougher a Marine or a spartan?
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lol
lol
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06-11-11, 04:06 PM
Thread: Anyone here serve at MCAS Iwakuni?
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lol. Hiroshima was like that. Served at Iwakuni...
lol. Hiroshima was like that. Served at Iwakuni 78-79. A great duty station. Lots to see and do. A good opportunity for your daughter to grow and learn while serving our country. Semper Fi.
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06-02-11, 04:54 PM
Thread: Batty from New Zealand thread.
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http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b38/lcple3/kiwi....
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b38/lcple3/kiwi.jpg
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06-02-11, 12:47 PM
Thread: Batty from New Zealand thread.
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LOL :marine:
LOL :marine:
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05-26-11, 09:06 PM
Thread: Luckiest man Alive !!!
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How about 7 times? ...
How about 7 times?
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05-15-11, 03:00 AM
Thread: My son enlisted in the Marine Corps today
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Congrats to you and son. I was proud of my two...
Congrats to you and son. I was proud of my two younger brothers when they served!
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05-12-11, 06:28 AM
Thread: Can I play guitar?
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05-11-11, 03:42 PM
Thread: Rifle Range Score
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We had a tropical storm hit us on qualification...
We had a tropical storm hit us on qualification day. Wind gusts over 60 mph. So my dope was way off. Over half the platoon went unq. Try using kentucky windage and missed qualifying by 2 points.
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05-11-11, 06:30 AM
Thread: Rifle Range Score
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I know this very well. Went unq in bootcamp and...
I know this very well. Went unq in bootcamp and it wasn't pretty!
Reported in at Lejuene and first thing they did was send my ass to the range. Shot expert 225 out of 250 with M16A1. Qualified... -
05-11-11, 06:13 AM
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I had five to! Picture of them in my profile....
I had five to! Picture of them in my profile. Parris Island 1975.
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Prayers outbound for you and family. :flag:
Prayers outbound for you and family.
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Ghost Of Iwo Jima
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