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Yes, I had all three of them when I joined the Corps.

Welcome aboard. Its good to hear from some old salts. (enlisted March '59) :yes:

Fifty two years ago today, I got on that train from Pittsburgh, Pa to SC. Stepped off at Yemasse SC for that famous bus ride to PI that changed my life forever.
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Seems like it was...

I'm with you, Brother.

Joking aside, it will be an interesting match up. I watched both games AFC & NFC play offs. Both Green Bay and Pittsburgh played only 30 minutes, both almost gave the game away..... In deed it will...

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A man in Topeka, Kansas decided to write a book about Churches around the
country. He started by flying to San Francisco & started working east from
there.
Going to a...

You may live in Pittsburgh but not rooted there. I was raised there & left over 50 years ago to serve the Corps; by blood still runs black & gold. GO STEELERS!! :yes:

Steelers

I turned 17 in Nov. and in March I was at PI. Turned 18 at my first duty station Camp Lejeune.

RIP, I am honored to have you as a Brother :usmc:

Your reply doesn't rate a response. It just reflects you G2.

Okay, listen up all num-nuts: We were always taught that "when in doubt salute" Its not going to brake your frigging arm. What the h_ll is so complicated. :mad:

Have a great B-Day.
Enjoy :beer: :beer:

Damn.... I thought I was old :D You make me feel young again. Thanks

Same here. The site is okay but I refuse to pay for something that is free on other sites. Taking advantage of vets....

I entered the Corps in 1959 and as far as I know there has always been a charge for those living off base aka BROWN BAGGERS & others not having a chow pass. Can't remember all the rules, but charging...

1st Bn wash racks were behind the barracks also (wood). There was also a set of bleachers behind each building.

Plt. 117 1959

What size are you looking for??

Its a lot of work but well worth it.

Too much to try & explain but this site may help.

http://www.toysfortots.org/default.asp

Boot camp 1959, spit shine dress shoes (kiwi dark brown) NEVER spit shin boots. Saddle soap was used on the boots to make the leather soft.

We were issued one pair of dress shoes, one pair of...

It may be an easier question if you asked what mos would never see combat?

I don't think there is an answer for that one, at least not in the Corps.

DITTO....

I was in 2nd Service Battalion, 2nd Light Support Co. attached to 1/6 in 1960.

Thats the way it was in the 50s. Infact the movie was very censored, they couldn't use the real language beck then.

Outstanding! Sure did bring back memories.

Semper Fi, Devil Dog!