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  1. Won't be Guarding the Gates any time soon!

    All of my blood work,urology,and cat scans went well.I'm stoked as I can now be with my wife,who needs me,as she had a stroke a few months ago.God is great,and Isaiah 53-5 came into play for me!They...
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    Count me in at your new sight Rocky,if the good...

    Count me in at your new sight Rocky,if the good Lord doesn't want me Guarding the Gates!I'm the squad leader for my wife who had a stroke six months ago!If I go down,I have served my country with...
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    Rocky you have supported me every time I needed...

    Rocky you have supported me every time I needed help!I think I won't be coming back to Leatherneck.com,as my hitch may be up!First my wife went down with a stroke and then this old "Jarhead" has a...
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    Kegler 300.I was a good bowler,but never bowled a...

    Kegler 300.I was a good bowler,but never bowled a 300 game.Lot of 279's and an oddball 280 0r 290'ish game.I average in the 190's, threw a lot of 700 series,and won a Senior Tournament,and won a...
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    I'm sorry for your loss Brother.May God place his...

    I'm sorry for your loss Brother.May God place his healing power on you sir!Thanks for your prayers!

    Semper Fi
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    Time to say thank you all

    Last fall my wife,Beverly suffered a stroke.I was in a state of disbelief and shock.I asked for prayers and support for my wife of forty years.My fellow Brothers and Sisters responded like I knew...
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    I think this is probably one of the most touching...

    I think this is probably one of the most touching stories I have ever had the pleasure to read!I'm truly touched.God Bless the story teller and the people in the story!
    Semper Fi
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    Thanks for all the support.My wife is holding her...

    Thanks for all the support.My wife is holding her own and in a skilled nursing facility.She is very cognitive,and that is the part,while it is good,it is also very hurtful,as she knows I broke the...
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    Need some support

    My wife of nearly 50 years has suffered a stroke.The Doctors said they couldn't do any procedures to try and clean up the carotid arteries,as it would possibly make it worse.My wife is a real...
  10. Thank you for that information.I think I will...

    Thank you for that information.I think I will just let this one go,as it's no big thing.I know where I was and what I did,and that's good enough for me!
    Semper Fi
  11. You are exactly right.He also was looking at a...

    You are exactly right.He also was looking at a negative to see if he had the right picture for sure for my platoon 172,which graduated in December of 1962.I sure hope he got it right,because I hate...
  12. The awards decisions weren't in place when I was...

    The awards decisions weren't in place when I was discharged.It plainly states that I should have been awarded the National Defense Medal,and it wasn't on my DD 214.I was told by someone one this...
  13. $38.50 is what I paid for the picture.They...

    $38.50 is what I paid for the picture.They wouldn't allow me to return it for the proper picture.I didn't think that was really fair,but I screwed up so I will give the picture to someone that can...
  14. Vietnam Service Medal or Armed Forces Expeditonary Medal?

    I need to know if I'm correct on this subject.The reason I'm asking,is because many years after the fact,I find out I should have been awarded the National Defense Medal,because I was in the Marine...
  15. Anyone need a photo of Platoon 172,M.C.R.D.,1963?

    I hope I'm not violating any of the forums rules,as my intentions are good.I thought I was buying my Platoon picture from 1963,and I made a mistake.I must have graduated in December of 1962.The photo...
  16. What changes have the Marine Corps made in the Divisions?

    I was reading an article about the China Marines,2nd Battalion 4th Marine Regiment,and they were part of the 1st Marine Division.Is there no longer a 3rd Marine Divsion?I was talking to a young...
  17. Just wondering how many flame thrower guys are still around?

    How many of you "Old Salts" were in a flame section?I wonder when it went out of service?I was with 1st Battalion,8th Marines,H&S Company,1965.Captain Hudson was our "Skipper",and SSGT Turner was our...
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    Happy Birthday to all Marines past and...

    Happy Birthday to all Marines past and present!Serving this Country Faithfully for 236 years!
    Semper Fi
  19. Thanks to all of you who replied.It's a wonderful...

    Thanks to all of you who replied.It's a wonderful feeling to know you have Brothers and Sisters that have that bond that makes the Marine Corps what it is.They will always be by your side through the...
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    Afghanistan leader should go!

    He made the statement that if The U.S.A. went to war with Pakistan,Afghanistan would side with Pakistan!Which begs the question,why are we helping them,and why are we giving Pakistan one trillion...
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    Lifted ban on wearing of bracelots

    I see that the Corps has lifted the ban on wearing K.I.A. bracelets.They let the P.O.W. and Missing in Action bracelets be worn,so what was the problem with the K.I.A bracelet?I guess that this...
  22. I will gladly accept a raise in my Social...

    I will gladly accept a raise in my Social Security benefit.My wife and I can use the money.We have to pick up the increase in Medicare cost,so it will probably break even.I'm afraid that in the...
  23. Came to my Brothers and Sisters for support

    I have came to where I know I can get support from my fellow Marines.My family has just lost a ittle Great Grand Daughter.Little Neveah is in Heaven now,with a lot of Marines that got there before...
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    Steve my wife and I are on a fixed income.I...

    Steve my wife and I are on a fixed income.I retired from the Post Office so we have it better than most,and I'm thankful for that.Why don't they tax the people who pay a lot of money to a lawyer so...
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    I think a few Marines had that thought run...

    I think a few Marines had that thought run through their minds Nightstalker,but they sucked it up and got the job done.The NDM is a Medal awarded during times when we are defending America against...
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