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- DI Sgt. Thornton
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In response to Sgt.'s Frank Huff & Steve Krupa posts about a DI Sgt. Thornton at MCRD San Diego. There apparently was more that one DI named Thornton, as I was there June 23, 1973, Plt. 1070 and my Senior DI, was a SSgt. Johnny Thornton. While it's possible he was a Sgt. in 71, I don't know that, but here's a pic of him from my boot camp annual. Fred Lowery Sgt. USMC 1973-1976 Engineers 1341/1345 No matter where you go, there you are! "Buckaroo Banzai"
- All Arizona Platoon #354 1964
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Sgt. Grit All Arizona Platoon #354's Sgt. J.P. Coen, JDI, in the letters from Robert Adams, Robert Eisenreich, and Charles Hightower in the Newsletters from the summer of 2007 about the movie, "The D.I." bring a knowing grin. Some time amidst the blows of basic training Sgt. Coen made an offer, "When you're a Marine I'll give you a chance to flight me." True to his word on that final day he asked, "Any of you Marines want to fight me?" A hand went up fast.The new Marine, barely 5'8" …
Read More - Return to MCRD San Diego
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Sgt. Grit: My husband, our son and I visited southern California for our vacation this summer. While there, my husband wanted to take us to MCRD San Diego so we could see where he did his basic training 25 years ago. He has not been on that base since. We picked June 19, a day when there would be a graduation of new Marines. My husband joked when we entered the base that he was starting to sweat and feel nervous! I have to say, having never been to a …
Read More - Marine Corp GRADUATION @ Parris Island 6-26-09
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My oldest son Mark A. Yenichek II Graduated 6-26-09 FROM Parris Island. It rained the day of graduation so it took place in the all weather facility, couldn't get very good pics. Here are pics of the Motivational run and family day. My # 2 son was so inspired by the Marine experience he enlisted the following week. He will leave for Parriss Island in October. My oldest son is currently in the School of Infantry. His younger brother is following in his boot prints. They are both going to …
Read More - PVT Garrison
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Pvt Garrison, a third generation Marine. He graduated boot camp July 10th 2009. The first generations are Grandfathers (mom) Jessie Perry 47-51 and J.W. Garrison 56-59. I am the second generation Garrison Paul 79-91. Your Brother and Bond Servant of Jesus Christ Paul Garrison
- Third Generation
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I enjoyed reading your email. The post about the family that visited Southern Cal in January made me smile. My son graduated boot camp on Jan. 16th of this year and looking at the pictures made me remember that day! :-) We are SO proud of him! He is at his first duty station presently and is scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan in just a few months. Thanks so much for posting stories about past and present Marines. They're all a part of this forever family we've been thrown into …
Read More - WM Platoon 11-A 1965
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Sgt. Grit, Since the guys send in their boot camp platoon graduation pictures, I decided to send in mine. I'm in Row 3, 5th from right. Perhaps some other WMs from Plt.11-A, which graduated 27 Oct.1965, read your newsletters, and may enjoy this. Several years ago I was able to contact our senior WM DI, Sgt. Janet Kemmerer of Lancaster OH, to thank her. She retired as a Maj.years ago. Maybe there's another WM from 11-A out there who remembers. Thanks if you decide to put it in your scuttlebutt …
Read More - MCRD San Diego
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Dear Sgt Grit: After nearly 24 years I was honored to be able to make a return visit to the MCRD in San Diego this past March while in California on business. The emotions it stirred in me were quite unexpected. I was accompanied by my sales Manager who is not a Veteran but said that he too felt very special that day for being able to share this experience with me. Long dormant memories flooded back and it felt as though it were only yesterday, and I could still …
Read More - 2nd Battalion Barracks
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Sgt Grit: Re: Mike Kunkel, Cpl 0331, 81-85 comment about musty smell and current state of 2nd Battalion Barracks. The smell is not peculiar to just Parris Island. I go to NC/SC annually for vacation and that same smell permeates the air near the wetland areas. As far as the barracks go...I visited the Island in late December, 2003 and took the pictures I've attached. The old wooden barracks were being dismantled back in 80's when I visited then. The brick barracks shown in the picture were of 2nd Battalion. …
Read More - Parris Island Plt 47
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This is my boot camp picture at Parris Island, Plt. 47, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion. I am in the 2nd Row from top, next to the last in that row. Plt. 47 started in April 1947 and graduated in June 1947. Our DI's were SSgt. Albring (KIA Korea), SGT. Paul Schmid and Pvt. Jensen. I would then spend almost 23 years in the Corps, achieving rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant (E-9) and in 1966 was commissioned a Second Lieutenant. Two tours of recruiting duty (NY/NJ [50-52] & Owensboro, KY [55-59]. …
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