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    I first want to say congratulations. I married my...

    I first want to say congratulations. I married my wife in 1973 Shen she was a Lance Corporal and I was a Corporal. Our Colonel gave the bride away as her parents could not attend. 40 years later we...
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    I had a Korean War Marine Vet ask if I was an...

    I had a Korean War Marine Vet ask if I was an ex-Marine after I commented on his hat. I did not correct him out of respect, but I sure wanted to say I did not quit being a Marine even though I left...
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    For me Staff was best. There was always a Sgt to...

    For me Staff was best. There was always a Sgt to pass things down to. :)
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    I went through in 1970, but was in Bravo Company.

    I went through in 1970, but was in Bravo Company.
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    :flag:Happy Birthday to all my brothers. Each...

    :flag:Happy Birthday to all my brothers. Each year that passes since I left active duty has cause my pride in being one of the few increase. This is do to those that came after and their...
  6. If they will take 56 year olds, sign me up!

    If they will take 56 year olds, sign me up!
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    I picked up Corporal in 1972 and did not have to...

    I picked up Corporal in 1972 and did not have to go through anything. When I picked up Staff NCO, that was another matter.
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    I remember most and they were great memories....

    I remember most and they were great memories. Leaving your pay on the bunk as you cleaned up for liberty and it was always there. Sharing with buddies if you had a little money left prior to payday....
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    :usmc: Mentally sound, physically still able to...

    :usmc: Mentally sound, physically still able to more! Ready to do my part and pround of it!
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    How True!

    I wish everyone could read that and have a tear come to their eyes like what happened to me. :iwo:
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    Boot Camp DIs

    Just like the rest of you, I received my share of 'thumps' for boot camp infractions. However I do not recall any DI breaking personal items by stomping on shaving kits or anything like that. When I...
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    I was in an elevator when a number of senior...

    I was in an elevator when a number of senior officers entered. We had the Commandant visiting that day and I was only a Corporal. After quickly looking at all the brass, I had one General tell me to...
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