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- 24th memorial ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial
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Dear Sgt Grit and Staff, My Daughter, who is 12 yrs old, had the honor to sing at the Vietnam Memorial in Springfield , Il. on May 6th , 2012.This was the 24 yr year of this ceremony.I took some pictures of the Memorial and the Honor Guard who where on the 24 hour watch before the ceremony. It was a pleasure meeting and speaking with some of the Honor Guard there on that Sunday.I introduced myself and wife along with my daughter.I was honored to server i n the …
Read More - Art from Nat
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Nat is a WWII Marine, Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan. (Old Corps, Hard Corps, the real deal) He is also something of an artist. We have a basketball team in little 'ol OKC that is having some success. They are currently playing the LA Lakers. Nat is from LA. See the art work he included on the outside of the envelope that included the other two pictures below.
- USMC Gate
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This is Marine Joe Bryans new place overlooking the Missouri river in Jefferson City MO, just several blocks from the state capitol. Joe had a local steel shop make the fence and the shop owner wanted to make an EGA. Joe has built a clubhouse w/ an antique bar for all Marines, including an extra bedroom for those brothers in need. We've collected the old copper plumbing from the remodel to scrap and plan on buying some sign age from your catalog when we start decorating. I'll send more pictures …
Read More - Marine Corps Tribute Car
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Sgt Grit Some pics of my mustang tribute car in marine dress blues. More photos can be seen on my facebook account "onegr8mustang" without the quotes. Thanks D. Smith
- 127 Mile Hike
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Sgt. Grit: I would like to submit a couple pictures for publication in your newsletter to see how many of the 200 Marines of the 1st Recon Bn. of the 1st MarDiv. that made the 127 mile hike are still remembering it. The first picture is a composite of our starting and ending points with misc. info and dates. The second picture was taken while we were on top of Mt. Whitney around the noon hour. It is a gathering of 199 Marines out of the 200 that started the …
Read More - Recruiters Appreciation
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As promised here is the write up of our Recruiters Appreciation Day in Bismarck. Thanks for helping us make it a success. I wasn't able to tag the photos but here they are in order. SSgt Steve Woodke (unassigned) and Sgt Adam Miller RSS Bismarck; 2nd photo various Marines and a token Army guy interspersed. 3rd photo- RSS Bismarck Sgt Gilbertson, Sgt Miller and RSS Minot Sgt Goggans modeling their Sgt Grit rank shirts. Sgt Miller had to leave for an appointment. 4th photo Sgt Randy Lehmann (unaasigned) Grill Instructor and …
Read More - Bulk Fuel Reunion
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I just want to thank you personally, for donating some of your great USMC merchandise to our annual Bulk Fuel Reunion. We always have a great time & the shirts are very popular! I've attached a few pics for you. Semper Fi & have a wonderful day, Jim Good
- Platoon 273 1955
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photo of Platoon 273 1955
- WWII Photos
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Submitted by Julie Robertson Haimowitz
Dad and WWII Marine Buddies
- Grandson
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Sgt. Grit, I hail from a family of Marines. My dad, like you, served in Vietnam. He was awarded a Silver Star with purple hearts in 66' Operation Hastings for his actions. I actually went to Vietnam for two weeks in 2010 with my dad's skipper to see their combat sites. My dad has passed but leaves a strong legacy. My three brothers also served in our beloved Corps ranking from a WO3, Sgt and a CPL as you can see the Marine Corps runs deep in the Brickey family. …
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