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Airwingers
1974 While stationed at Camp Pendleton’s Airfield Flight line as Aircrew on “E” model Hueys, I was sent to get my license to drive a jeep. After the classroom portion, we went to do the practical exam by going four wheeling up in the mountains …
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Memorable Air Wing PFT
I was in the Wing from 1969 to 1971, that was after bootcamp, ITR and avionics schools. We did have quarterly PFTs (Physical Fitness Test) in the Wing. These included the 3-mile run, push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, etc., all for time. Your time bracket depended on …
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Bravest of the Brave
DIs from the different services are arguing over which branch turns out the bravest people. The Airforce MTI goes first: "Airman," he yells. An airman runs over. "Sir, yes sir!" "You see that 30-foot flag pole over there? I want you to climb to the …
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The Real Difference
Ever wonder why the Marines are the way we are?
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Comic Strip
Semper Fi 'Til I Die!
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The Difference Between Marine and Navy Boot Camp
A newly made Marine and Sailor, both having graduated from their boot camps at San Diego, happened to meet at the urinals in the airport bathroom, as they were waiting for their flights on their first liberty. The Marine finishes his business, zips up and …
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Bloused trousers
The story in the March 28 newsletter, "What Saved Us", reminded me of another "Butterbar" encounter. I was a wingwiper with VMFAT-101,an F4 Phantom squadron, at MCAS El Toro in '69 during which time a whole lot of Marines fresh from staging at Pendleton were …
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SD vs PI
I recently had the pleasure of watching my 17 year old son graduate from MCRD P.I. I am a Hollywood Marine. I went to San Diego from the Detroit area 30 years ago, Now they are going to P.I. from here. He had the choice to …
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Marine Corps Newspaper At Camp Lejeune
Sgt Grit, I use to draw for the Marine Corps Newspaper at Camp Lejeune, NC. Cpl. Munoz, D. 1991-1995
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Misconceptions About Boot Camp
In an attempt to clear up some of the misconceptions about boot camp assignments and the Mississippi River, I'm providing a map. The country is split into two Recruiting Regions, East and West. Each Recruiting Region is split into three Recruiting Districts. …
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