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- Black Knights
- Black Knights SGT. Grit, Thank you for providing such an excellent site for Marines who have served and are serving. As it is shown in your site, no one knows what it means to be a Marine except for those of us who have served. I have friends who have been in all of the other services, and none of them displays the pride that a Marine former or otherwise displays when talking of the Corps. I am reminded of a quote I read from a Marine recruit who said "You …
Read More - MCB Camp Pendleton
- MCB Camp Pendleton This is a pic at MCB Camp Pendleton (right), circa 9/68 thru 5/69. the war was over for me: E-4 , less than a year, and returnee from RVN. I was with MP Co. MCB. I am an airwinger so this was a new experience. It took me a long way. I "shipped over" and went to MarBar Yokosuka, Japan. My oldest son was born there. He is a preacher now. Next was MCAS Futema. Okinawa. A year later back to MCAS Cherry Point. I heard that airwing …
Read More - Tomcat
- Tomcat I appreciate the site that you have built. I am currently stationed at NAWS China Lake. It is hard to get anything Marine here, so anytime I get a chance to browse your catalog is nice. I am proud to be a Marine and am always looking for more ways to show that pride. I thank you and the veterans who retain the title Marine because without them I couldn't have it. Semper Fidelis to all Marines who see this picture of my beloved aircraft. This picture was taken sometime …
Read More - Picture from Viet Nam
- Picture from Viet Nam Here are a few pics from the 1st MAW-HMM-263, taken in 69-70, in Vietnam. This one is Doc Bolton and Leonard Cole.
- Airstrike
- Airstrike Hmm-263 Airstrike to QueSon Valley
- Iwakuni Japan
- Iwakuni Japan This was taken in 1956 in Iwakuni Japan, photo was taken in the old Block 8 which housed several units of MWSG-17. Most of these Marines were transfered from Korea to Japan when the 1st MAW was relocated.. Jerry "the bomber" Brown Initial Success or Instant Failure
- Carrier Landing Practice On Iwo Jima
- Carrier Landing Practice On Iwo Jima The attached picture was taken during our last day of carrier landing practice on Iwo Jima, 15 Janauary 2003. The flag flying proudly atop Mt Suribachi and adjacent to the American Memorial is "Old Glory," the very same "Old Glory" that has been touring America's Freedom Road since 1999. Leading the division of VF-154 Tomcats is the Commanding Officer, CDR James H. Flatley, IV. We head back to NAF Atsugi tommorow for carrier qualifications aboard KITTY HAWK, then await subesequent tasking. Love Seamus …
Read More - Jack Wardell Petit
- Jack Wardell Petit I also had a relative that was a member of VMF 215, and enjoyed the letter on your web page from Mr. Aldrich. My relative was named Jack Petit and was unfortunately Missing in Action in WWII. I recently created this web page in his honor. Maybe it will give you some insight to what things were like for the Corsair pilots in WWII. I am sure he must have know Mr. Aldrich. I think I have a picture of him on the website I created for Jack …
Read More - Rocket Attack in 1968
- Rocket Attack in 1968 Here are a few pictures of the results of a rocket attack in 1968 during the Tet offensive. The Phantom was from VMFAW 122 and only one of 5 the VC got that night. I was working bomb detail when all the action started. The hole in the hanger was a direct hit. Hanoi Hanna had predicted this welcome for our squadron. Craig B. Kelford II 1964 Redondela Dr. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-1028
- Marines like to advertise
- Marines like to advertise This photo is of Marines flying over Iraq.
