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- Welcome Home Party - Nov. 2010
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Kristy and the entire Sgt. Grit Family : First let me apologize for it taking so long to get back with the photos, my laptop crashed and I've been rebuilding files and so on. Please for give me but I had to start from scratch again. So as you'll see in the photos it was a GREAT DAY ! We started out the day with a poker run,and about the time they got back from the poker run the cruise-in was going on .Our local community turned out …
Read More - The Courage of Col Louis C. Plain and GySgt John Basilone
- The Day I Learned The Meaning Of Courage From The Colonel And The Gunny The two bravest Marines I saw on Iwo Jima black sand beaches were Colonel Louis C. Plain and Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone. I don't know this for a true fact, but to the best of my knowledge; the Col. and the Gunny came in on the third wave Basilone was the boat leader in Platoon Leader Second Lieutenant Roy Johnson's LST (Landing Vehicle Tracked) In a private conversation with Lt. Johnson, while sailing from Spain to …
Read More - Marine Corps Sniper Carlos Hathcock
- Carlos N. Hathcock II On May 20th, 1959, at 17 years of age, Carlos N. Hathcock II fulfilled his childhood dream by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. His ability as a marksman was soon recognized by the instructors on the rifle range at Camp Pendleton where he was undergoing recruit training. Later, while based in Hawaii as a member of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, Carlos won the Pacific Division rifle championship. Following his assignment in Hawaii, Hathcock was transferred to Marine Air Station, Cherry Point, North …
Read More - Gunnery Sergeant Levesque
- From Semper-Fi to Semper-Eye Behind the Eye Gunnery Sergeant Donald A. Levesque (RET) comes from a small town in Massachusetts. In 1962 at the age of almost 19 years old, having three years work experience and being high school dropout, Levesque joined the United States Marines. After graduating from Parris Island, his assignments included "G" Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines at Kanioi Bay, Philippines, C Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines Camp Le Jeune, North Carolina; Drill Instructor at F Company, Second Recruit Training Battalion, Parris Island; and L Company, 3rd …
Read More - Piestewa Memorial
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Fourth Annual Memorial Services for Families of Our Fallen Heroes March 23 is four years from the date that those serving in United States Army 507th Maintenance Company, Army Forward Support Battalion 3d Infantry Division, North Carolina Marines of Task Force Tarawa and Air Force 347th Rescue Wing 41st and 38th Rescue Squadrons gave their lives in the name of freedom. The lives of eleven Soldiers, eighteen Marines and six Airmen ended on March 23, 2003. Thirty-five families are grieving to this day for their American heroes. Patriot Guard Riders …
Read More - A Tribute to the Real Survivors: our Veterans
- The Real Survivors By: Lieutenant Colonel James G. Zumwalt (USMCR, Retired) As one reads through the list of combat medals: three Purple Hearts, three Silver stars and four Bronze Stars, one wonders how a single Marine could have seen so much action and managed to survive. But, through two wars, Korea and Vietnam, Sergeant Major Louis Rountree has proven to be a survivor. In Korea, Rountree found himself out numbered at the Chosin Reservoir. Cut off form any escape route, his regiment, commanded by Marine legend (then) Colonel "Chesty" Puller, …
Read More - Bill Barber at Chosin Reservoir
- "Bill Barber" In 1950, Bill Barber saved the lives of 8,000 Marines. His five-day stand with 220 men against a force of 1,400 is considered one of the greatest holding actions in Marine Corps history. Barber, 78, was raised on a farm in Kentucky. After learning that Germany had invaded Poland, he joined the Marines at age 19. He earned a Purple Heart at Iwo Jima and the Legion of Merit in Vietnam. In between, he earned the country's highest military award, the Medal of Honor, for his heroism in …
Read More - Survival at Tarawa
- A Tale of Heroes By Justin King Edited by Jeremy Rouse My friends, fellow readers, I would like to spend the time to tell you a story, a story that is as true as the sky is blue. A story of true patriotism, bravery, and actions that had been taken throughout this country's history by the men and women in uniform who have served this country with great honor and pride so that we Americans can live with the freedoms we have today. A story that in my hopes will …
Read More - Impromptu Marine Corps Response by Senator John Glenn
- Subject: John Glenn's Response to H. Metzenbaum, May 3, 1974, Ohio Senate Democratic primary This exchange between Senators Glenn and Metzenbaum is worth reading. Pretty impressive impromptu speech! Next time someone accuses you or any veteran of not having a "job" because you're in the military, quote Sen Glenn. Howard Metzenbaum to John Glenn: "How can you run for Senate when you've never held a 'job'?" John Glenn's Response: "I served 23 years in the United States Marine Corps. I was through two wars. I flew 149 missions. My plane …
Read More - The Meaning of True Heroes
- Heroes By: Richard E. Nygaard, SSGT USMC 1953-1963 Sgt. Grit, I have once again finished reading American Courage. The discussion about Jihad Johnny could, if one cared, give one pause. However, I would like to say to my fellow Marines, do not talk to me of the likes of Jihad Johnny, for I have known many real heroes and walked the hallowed ground on which they fought and died. I am an Immediate Past Commander of my VFW Post, Currently its Adjutant and Quartermaster and the Adjutant for the Marine …
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