rbenj
Marine

About rbenj

First Name:

Rick

Last Name:

Benjamin

Rank:

E-5

Do you own a business?:

No

Where did you attend bootcamp?:

MCRD San Diego

What date did you graduate bootcamp?:

10-1975

What was your bootcamp platoon number?:

3085

Duty Stations:

CONUS, Pasadena CA reserve station

Year Entered Marine corps:

1975

Year Exited Marine Corps:

1981

Favorite Duty Station:

TDY Vandenberg AFB mess halls

Favorite Marine:

Col. Mitchell Paige

Combat History:

none, Cold War, backup to Desert One

Military Biography:

2531, 5923

Current City:

USA, Oregon, Damascus, 97089

Current State:

Oregon

Hometown:

Burbank

Home State:

California

High School:

James Monroe HS '71

Gender:

Male

Occupation:

Retired, 6 miles from the 1000 yard line

Colleges Attended:

MHCC, PCC

Interests:

Grandson, Dogs, Competitive Shooting, reloading, pickin up brass...

Favorite Quote:

Better than I deserve...

Favorite Color:

too many to mention

Favorite Movie:

Heartbreak Ridge, Firebase Gloria

Favorite Book:

Bible