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- BEING A D.I. AT P.I.
- I just read the 3 May News Letter and am replying to "FORMER HAT.. August 1979 to Nov 1980, I was at PISC on my second tour as a Drill Instructor with "B" Co, 1st Bn (1st Tour was in "A" Co 1st Bn) I was honored to have been on the same Island as Lieutenant Colonels Livingston and Barnum, both being holders of the MOH. However, in 1st Bn we had LtCol Ron Christmas who was a Navy Cross holder for service at Hue. When we would have a Friday Parade Col …
Read More - Leading the Way
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“Next time I want to complain about my aches and pains I think I’ll take another look at this Marine. PS-The regiment is not known as the “Fightin’ 6th Marines” for nothing. “ U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Solano
- Weight loss in boot camp
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Dear Sgt Grit, ...I saw the postings about trying to pack weight on recruits. June-Aug 1968 at MCRD San Diego I went through the same. ...First pic of rifle issue... taken June 13, 1968, day after we arrived. As I am handed my first rifle, I am 5'10"... 130 lbs. Less than a month later (see second photo in ranks) I had dropped to 110 lbs. I was a fairly good recruit... high scorer academically in the platoon. The D.I.s did not want to lose me... sent me to …
Read More - My son’s 2nd Grade Reading Log
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Dear Sgt. Grit, I just happened to look down at my kitchen table to find a reading log for my son who is in 2nd grade. My wife fills it out after he reads everyday and he has to submit to his teacher. Take note of the April 12th entry (Sgt. Grit Catalog). I asked my wife about it and she said she told him to go do his reading for the day, when she looked over into the family room, sure enough his was reading your catalog so that's …
Read More - 23 Marines from Mike 3/7 1st Marines up against a battalion of NVA
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Against all odds 23 marines fighting hand to hand and in a fierce firefight with 300 nva, were able to beat them back killing over 100 VC , Marines lost 10. But not before a dear friend of mine lost his life, but he took 4 with him in hand to hand combat. Rest in peace Lester. I wear a tattoo in his memory. Mike Company 3/7 was the most decorated marine company in the Vietnam war. Jack L. Rowland 0331
- USMC Chow
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I entered the Corps on 8 AUG 66, Being a skinny body (127 lbs) I had to eat every meal twice. Upon graduation I weighed 165 lbs, and was in the best shape of my life. After reading about bad food in your news letter I was reminded of the poor food at my unit in Phu Bai, 3rd motors in march of 1967. I decided that I would rather eat C rations rather than risk eating there. One of the worst meals was the green liver that you needed a …
Read More - Marine helicopter
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Hi Skip, I looked through some of my collection of HMR-161 memorabilia and found the attached photo. A few weeks ago some one mentioned some barrels of something hanging under one of the Choppers in Korea. His memory was pretty darn good. I have the picture because a Marine Photographer gave it to me after I told him that it was nice to see that my work was suitable. I sewed the sling holding the drums of fuel oil in the photo. My MOS was either 6413 or 6419 as …
Read More - T.A. Airsoft at the 9th Annual Gritogether
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T.A. Airsoft will be attending our Gritogether this year. They will be setting up a shooting range and they will bring weapons from different eras to choose from. They stopped by this week to show us some of the weapons they will be using. These are a 1:1 scaled ratio. Pictured above is LCpl Andrew Wilson (left) Field and Marketing Mgr at T.A. Airsoft (middle is Sgt Grit and in second picture is Sgt James Williams,) and (right) Daniel Turner Airsoft Technician. We are really looking forward to having these …
Read More - 29 Palms Chopper Crash and Mess Duty
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Sgt Grit, Regarding the question submitted by LCpl Wilson of the 1960-61 chopper photo, I know that it's been identified by your knowledgeable readers so no need to go there. However, I wanted to share some photos as they may bring back so memories and/or commentary from the troops. When I was a brand new Redleg with India Battery, 11th Marines, I had the displeasure of pulling mess duty at 29 Palms. While my buds were off firing the 4.2's and I was taking a break my scullery duties, I saw one …
Read More - MCRD Parris Island Platoon 55, October 10 1949
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I hopeyou can use this as I have been looking for it for about fifteen years, just didnt look in the right place. Maybe someone will recognize themselves from long ago,at least I hope so as I would like to hear from them.I am in the first row at bottom fourth from the right. old corps. Really enjoy the news letter and stories,had a few laughs. Dave Erickson Gy/sgt USMC
