HONOR,
COURAGE, COMMITMENT
Is the change really for life…when it comes
to the core values?
Are these values just another PR marketing tool
being used for recruiting or are they values we
honestly believe in and abide by… for life?
I remember when there was a big push in the early
90’s to get these Core Values out to all
Marines and ensure they all understand them. Instructors
were assigned at all commands to present the Core
Values and explain what they meant to us as Marines.
We were very successful in doing this and subsequently
have made them a major part of everything seen
and “done” by Marines from basic training
to career level assignments. But do we actually
practice what we preach; do all measure up to
this standard…is the change really for life?... Read
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Taking
the MOUT to Mohammad
The sun is all but forgotten in the western shadows.
A few fire barrels offer a flickering glimpse
across the litter strewn street. The night air
begins to chill...wup wup wup
Off in the treed distance a classic sound approaches...wup
wup wup
The chill is forgotten. An instinctive finger
checks a safety, a final shifting of combat gear,
a change of stance. Cock the ear to determine
direction...wup wup wup
The time is at hand. A thousand thoughts rush
behind strained eyes... Read
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There Any Quit In You? Man
has had weapons since we picked up our first crude
spear. The Marine Corps demands that we have more
than weapons proficiency. The defense of our Nation
demands it. Our Beloved Corps trains the individual
to be the weapon. Recruit Training smashes the soft
shell away from you and reaches deep down inside
to bring out the fierce Warrior.
Parris Island 1983. Once you are on the Yellow
Footprints, you really can’t tell what year
it is. Generations of civilians have raised their
right hand and taken their place to be ruthlessly
hammered and tested. The chance to Earn the Title
of Marine... Read
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Elite
I chosen this as the subject of this story because
a Marine asked; "Are we that elite?"
From the Dictionary:
Elite - /ileet/ - noun
1. A group of people regarded as the best in a
particular society or organization.
2. The richest, most powerful, best educated or
most highly trained group in a society.
3. The best or most skilled members of a group.
4. The choice or best of anything considered collectively.
5. A choice or select body.
6. A relatively small dominant group within a larger
society.
adjective
1. A group of (excellent) troops.
All of the above is the answer to "Are we
that elite"... Read
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Lucy Hears the Wolf
Lucy demonstrated her memory of the wolf the other day.
Lucy came to us from the pound - unwanted, betrayed,
beaten-down, disrespected, unloved. She was a tightly
wound ball of nervous. She looks like a black fox, except
that her tail curls over her back. Wiry and muscular,
timid, and very bright, she had a look in her eyes that
spoke volumes to me. If Lucy didn't represent PTSD, nothing
ever would.
When she was on the leash she walked like a lady. When
we got her home, though, it took mere seconds for her
to escape the fence. For the first weeks we had to tie
a long string to her collar in order to catch her to come
back in the house. She eventually figured out that I had
no intention of eating her, and would cower in the corner
of the yard until I could slip a collar and leash over
her head. Once the collar was on, she was under my control,
and acted appropriately... Read
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Ia Drang, Oh Ia Drang...
Are you just another forgotten name...
So far away ... except to men who fought there
Sacred now in memories care
We can never forget those days of sunrise~sunset
Days we feared for our last breath, we will never forget
Days fostering a gamut of emotions, pride to regret
Scenes therein live courageously on, beaucoup melancholy
Tales of bravery, almost holy
Rivers of tears give honor to your valiant story. ..
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IN THIS ISSUE
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1.
HONOR, COURAGE, COMMITMENT
2.
Taking the MOUT to Mohammad
3.
Is There Any Quit In You?
4.
Elite
5.
Lucy Hears the Wolf
6. Ia Drang
7.
Bulldozer Bob
8.
Affiliate Program
9.
Useful Links
10.
New Authors
11.
Contributors
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Bulldozer
Bob
Bob
was born and educated in New Jersey. He attended
and graduated from William Patterson College in
Wayne, New Jersey with a B.S. Degree in Criminal
Justice and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant
in the Marines in 1973. He spent 22 years on active
duty.
His service included assignments in various command,
staff and instructor billets with 8th Marines, 4th
Marines, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, Blount Island
Command, The Basic School (TBS) Quantico MCB, Amphibious
Reconnaissance School (ARS) NAB Coronado, NROTC
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill / North
Carolina State University and he was an Aide-de-Camp
for the Assistant Division Commander of the 3d Marine
Division. He was with 2nd Battalion 8th Marines
during operations in Beirut, Lebanon. Bob retired
with the rank of LtCol in 1995. His MOSs include
0302, 0402, 9953 and 9960. He the recipient of the
Meritorious Service Medal with three Stars, Navy
Achievement Medal, Marine Expeditionary Medal and
the Combat Action Ribbon.
He is the founder and past president of the Jacksonville
Semper Fidelis Society. Life member of the VFW,
a member of the American Legion and Marine Corps
League and is a Past Chairmen of the NE Florida
Veterans Council. He remains actively involved in
assisting veterans....
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Contributors
Robert Adelhelm
Ricardo Jacques
Terry Bowersox
Mike Smith
Michael Kannon
Gary
Jacobson
Jerry Shaffer
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Editor in Chief
Michael Kannon
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