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My Heart Is With Them
The brothers memories are alive and well in my home and on my ranger. On a daily basis I salute them all... especially the ones we left behind who are still waiting to come home like they were promised. I was a peace time Marine, but …
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Great Reunion
Sgt. Grit, I love your newsletter and have a story for you. The only thing I've ever won in my life was the draft lottery in 1967 (#67). I was in my last quarter of college and due to graduate from the University of Minnesota …
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The FEW, The PROUD, The GLOW
On March 2nd, 2013, the Sgt Grit Tenderonies took to the streets of Oklahoma City,OK, to participate in The GlowRun5K. This event helped raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. A big OORAH goes out to these glowing motivators!
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In Regards to SgtMaj Charles “Rigor” Mortis
SSgt. Charles "Rigor" Mortis was my senior DI at PISC in 1964. He retired as a Sgt. Maj. with 35 years of service and received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He passed away Feb. 21, 2011. He was a good man and a good …
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Parade Rest
Maybe three years after having been honorably discharged from the Marines as an E-5 in San Diego, I was attending a 4th of July parade in Pittsburgh's three rivers area. My hair had grown out a bit and I was wearing cut off shorts and …
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2013 Division 2 Young Marine of the Year
Dakota Richter, 16 of the Northern KY unit, has been selected as Division 2 Young Marine of the Year (Division 2 encompasses KY, WV, VA, DE, MD and D.C.) Division YMOY earns scholarship money, a trip to Guam and Iwo Jima with the National Executive …
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Clan Leatherneck
Dear Sgt. Grit: In reference to your recent Newsletters concerning the Leatherneck tartan, I would like you to know that "Clan Leatherneck" has been alive since 1998. We have participated in all the local Highland Games since that time. Attached are pictures of our Clan …
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Clapped For The Jarheads
Sgt Grit and Sgt Williams, Please see the photos of the delivery of the items you donated to the Baltimore Station on 12/19/2012. It was a huge success! The items were met with smiling faces and plenty of "OOOHHH-RAHHH'S" and then the grizzled ole Gunny …
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Darling Daughters At The Finish
I saw the picture Chuck Wanamaker sent of his kids at the Marine Corps Marathon and thought I'd brag a bit myself. Here's a picture of two darling daughters at the finish! Fred Vogel
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Proud Dad
Sgt Grit, Here are my son, daughter, and me at the 2012 Marine Corps Marathon. It was her forth and his third. I am a very proud Dad. By the way, we always called it hitting the rack and junk on the bunk. Semper Fi, …
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