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- OLDEST MARINE
- This Nation's oldest Marine, Al "Sarge" DeSerio, veteran of World War II, Korea, and the Viet Nam War, has passed to his final rest. Sgt. DeSerio served as an escort for WW II KIAs and served TWO tours in Viet Nam. He received eight (8) stars for Good Conduct. He "retired" in 1970 after 42 years of service in the Corps. He passed away at age 105 years, five months at a retirement facility outside Philadelphia, PA......AND NO ONE NOTICED !!!! Cpl. JAD / 1969
- *My Last Fire Fight*
- On 7,Aug.1969, On Op.*Idaho Canyon*, On that day (*Bravo Sq.*) 1st. Plt. Hotel Co. 2/3/3rd Marine Div.*PFC BRUCE W. CARTER* receved the (*MEDAL of HONOR*). Not for his Country, but for *BUDDYS* L/Cpl. Larry B. Singleton *Crazy Horse*
- The Boys of Quantico
- Sgt. Grit, Here is a poem that I wrote one night after having been contacted by some of my old OCS and TBS classmates (42nd OCC & TBS 4-67) who were planning our first reunion to clebrate the 40 year anniversary of our graduation. I read the poem at a memorial service at the Wall when we held our reunion at DC and Quantico in 2007 and have recited it at our subsequent reunions since then. The poem was written as a tribute to those young men who had the …
Read More - Return To Vietnam
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Marines: Even today, our return trip continues to help those who are still uncertian about the past--and Vietnam. The Viet veterans believe the war is over. It's time for some to move on. Semper Fi to all who served and for those who didn't come home. Gene
- Another tribute to 1STSGT Tandy Wells
- I got to Paris Island the same weekend as Woodstock. I don't remember the date, but as it happens it was late at night. Anyone who was lucky enough to get to Paris Island knows the rest of the story. However, this is about then Sgt. Tandy Wells. He was a junior Drill Instructor Platoon 1038. I was 20 years old when I went there in 1969 and I bet the then Sgt. Wells was about the same age. He was pretty short for a Marine I thought, about 5'-6" at the …
Read More - Simmering
- Simmering By Edwin Arce, Jr. We, Marines, simmer. We wait. For the fight. Lick our chops and jump at the sight and smell of blood. Caked on a sandy floor or glazed on a jungle vine. Swearing, sweat drips in our eyes and stings. We let it fall because we enjoy the pain of the fight. The labored breathing of exhausting war excites us. Strained breathes, burning lungs and parched mouths. The burn of sand and dirt in open sores is a sweet reminder we are alive. Living to die. …
Read More - OUR SHREDDED FLAG
- By Colonel Paul F. Dudley USMC (WWII) USAF (Ret) I am a United States of America shredded flag. I fly from the roof of many typical American homes. Some time ago, I was new and radiant when they placed me there, But the wind and rain have reduced me to strings of red, white, and blue. Sometimes I fly from vehicles until I am torn to shreds; Though I still wave proudly, and can be recognized, I need replaced, And here is why: Brave military have carried me into battles …
Read More - Carlos Hathcock
- Carlos Hathcock Sean Swartz There once was a young man, dark and tan, That grew up and lived in this United States land. He had a dream, indeed a dream, To be a United States Marine. He grew up fast and grew up clean, Now he’s finally seventeen, And at last he steps in line, To be a U.S. Marine. They taught him how to snipe, And taught him how to fight. He’ll stalk the Viet Cong, For many days and nights. He was caught in …
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