2nd Annual Sgt Gritogether!

We had an outstanding day. This was a great time for Marines, family memebers, and supporters to get together. **Click on any of the pictures for a larger view.
Displays
	Weapons Display We had an M-14 and a 1903 Springfield to display courtesy of John Culbertsonn		Vehicles We had the 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer, the HIMARS Rocket Launcher courtesy of Fox 2/14.

Hugs Project Giving a "Hug" to every Marine in Iraq - get more info		Antique Cars A USMC Veteran car owner dropped by.

Marine Corps Uniform Display by: Tony Lowe

Marine Recruiters The recruiters showed up with their famous "Pull-up Bar" and a group of Poolees for the day.		Kid Stuff The kids had a HMWWV Moonwalk to jump around in, tattoos, and face painting again this year. Kymiyo did a great job!
Activities and Events
Silent Auction All Proceeds benefited Toys for Tots. Total raised: $565 Up for grabs? Items such as a sword stand, USMC golf bag, a replica NCO sword... AND an opportunity to "PIE" Sgt Grit and Gunny Davis Watch the Pie Show		Flag Raising The "Grit Flag" belonging to WWII Veteran Gene Gustad has been raised at both Arlington and at Mt. Suribachi for the 60th Anniversary of the Landing at Iwo Jima. It was raised again May 14th at the GriTogether. See the Flag Ceremony

	Tattoo Contest 47 USMC tattoo entries into the contest. The winning tattoo worn by Mr. Howell, was chosen by a panel of judges. It featured a memorial to our fallen Brothers. See all the entries	Door Prizes About 40 door prizes were given away throughout the day. See some of the winners

Leathernecks Motorcycle Club Meeting
Leathernecks MC held their Annual Meeting here again this year.
Friends, Food, and Fun!
		Here's "Doc" cooking up some burgers	It's getting a little smokey boys!

Bob Holcomb (HolcombRE), Sgt Grit bulletin board member	Bulletin Board Members Members from our Online Forum had a chance to meet each other in person.		Thank you! Big Thanks to Brandon (Sgt Reinert) for being our MC for the day.

		Saving the Best for Last The best part of the day was, of course, the people: Marine Brothers, old and new, got together to remember. Check out this outstanding slide show of our guests.
After Party The after party was held at the Bombay Club and it was a great time! See all the pictures. Thanks to everyone who came out for the day. It would not have been a success without YOU! And it wouldn't have been nearly as fun! Missed it? There's always next year!