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Pennsylvania veterans have until August 31 to apply for a special one-time payment to honor their service and sacrifice if they served on active duty in the Persian Gulf Theater of Operations from...

Makin Island A true story about 19 marines killed on an island (defending against the Japanese).



They had to retreat, so asked the islanders to please bury them for us.



Years...

Not sure if this was for a Marines funeral or not. Pictures worth a look either way.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/klmarkert/sets/72157640019383724/

http://www.skateradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ouch.jpg

I served in the same unit as "gun rock" but 30yrs ago. The unit was still in Reading and we fired 105 mm guns. I worked the gun line at first but soon found a home as a Forward Observer for "I" btry....

I'm a friend of Abe's father. Abe comes from a long line of Marines. He was a very talented and gifted individual who the folks who knew him could write volumes about. Since I cannot find the words...

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I have a challenge for all who read this post.

I challenge you to award a thank you present to a veteran this weekend. If you go out to eat a meal or maybe for a few drinks and you spot a Marine...

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3609/3107/1600/salute.jpg
"You can get anywhere with enthusiasm,"
Sgt. Tim Chambers

http://www.historynet.com/saga-of-the-saluting-marine.htm
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Sad and tragic. The Gaurdsman and many others deserve much more attention for their sacrifice but unfortunately bad behavior trumps good behavior any day in the news room. If we gave cash to each...

http://www.military.com/news/article/marine-corps-news/marine-earns-silver-star-for-actions-in-afghanistan.html?ESRC=marine.nl

Hell, the stories not even getting much action on here.

It is a shame when stories ike this don't get nearly the attention or air time of the negative ones. It is truely a shame the soldier had to die to save the little girl but it is a testament to all...

Let us hear the "truth" according to "Conch" on this topic.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/03/17/2690418_p2/oldest-police-officer-in-us-has.html

This guy's 86, a couple of Purple Hearts, started his LEO career in 1956 (still active), 11 kids, and beats...

The widow of Camp Pendleton Marine Sgt. Manuel Loggins Jr. has delivered a healthy baby girl named Hope, according to the Associated Press. It was a name the couple chose for the baby before Loggins’...

Might be too early for them to be up... what time do air traffic types get outta the rack?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=cWxN8CdjBYk

When I first saw her my only concern was suffocation due to tequilla induced intoxication.:cool:

"Commandancy of the Alamo
Bejar, Feby. 24, 1836

To the People of Texas & All Americans in the World

Fellow citizens & compatriots

I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans...

In the mid 80's the MREs were just coming in and the C-Rats were going out. Either way, helmet stew was a staple on the OP in the colder months.

One helmet on the heat, throw in any and all...

An educational fund has been created for Loggins’ family by The Heritage of San Clemente Foundation and the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce. Contributions can be made through any branch of Farmer &...

The one question that keeps popping into my mind is this.

If the cop fired because he was worried about the screaming kids. What were the kids screaming?

"DADDY", "DADDY DON'T", "DADDY"......

Reminds me of this>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=uaFy0x_Uixo#t=10s