Best Use of Sgt Grit Products Volume 4

My home bar. OOH RAH!!!

Sgt. Grit, Here are some pictures of my USMC wall in my bar at home in Illinois that we call "the Nerdy Burrito " where my fellow marine brothers and I like to tip back a few. Thanks for keeping all of us "JARHEADS" motivated. Semper Fi!

Cpl. C.A. Raices sr.
USMC 4/14
'79-'85

Jack Slade's T-shirts

During a recent trip to a war zone in Burma to preform an asessment for a private contracting company Jack Slade took these photos. I was asked to forward them to you for your news letter.

Jack gave a shirt that he bought from your company to one of the KNLA rebel fighters. Jack was very impressed by this freedom fighter. Jack asked if he had ever used the handcuffs on his web gear and he said " yes, every time I man the .50 cal machine gun" Jack was a little confused and asked what he meant. The freedom fighter told Jack that he handcuffs himself to the .50 cal machine gun so that he is not temped to run away if his base camp is being over run by the DKBA or SPDC (bad guys). This so impressed Jack that he gave him this t-shirt. Jack bought this t-shirt from SGT grit in rememberance of his best friend and machine gunner Chris Reger, may he rest in peace. This shirt has been worn on many missions and even The Las Vegas marathon that he ran with 61lbs of gear in a "support out troops" run. Now it goes to a tough Freedom fighter in Burma. Jack hopes it gives him the strength it gave him. The other shirt Jack sent pics of says "Marines dont suffer from insanity we enjoy every minute of it". This was given to Jack by Chiris's sister Vicki. She bought it from your website. Please post these photos for Jack, he is in Burma and asked me to forward them to you. He reads your newsletter all the time. Semper fi!

David Gray USMC

Mini-Marine Cap

I ordered a Mini-Marine cap and put Enlisted Collar Emblems on it for our grandson, Saxon. I think he is a fine looking Jr. Marine.

Robert Seale, HM2 FMF Corpsman '54, '55, 2nd Marines

PFC Marler

I just wanted to tell you about my Marine. PFC Cody Marler, Camp Geiger, NC...he was only 11 when 9-11 happened and after watching the planes crash into the towers on TV, he told me he was going to be a Marine. I thought he would grow out of it, but he didn't. He graduated high school a full year ahead of everyone else on Feb. 23, 2007. He turned 17 on April 7, 2007, which was a Sunday, but on Monday morning he was a Marine recruit and on May 7 he was at MCRD. (The longest 13 weeks of my life!) We went to his graduation on Aug. 3, 2007, Golf Co. Plt. 2154, and I have never been so proud in my life, not just proud of my son, but of every son standing there that day. From there Cody had 10 days leave and after a day at Sea World, we headed home. Being with Cody at the airport, out in public, was like being with a rock star! Men shook his hand, former servicemen shared stories of their time as a Marine or Soldier, women thanked and hugged him, and teenage girls posed for pictures with him and giggled like he was Brad Pit! My pick-up, (photo attached), is covered with bumper stickers from Sgt. Grit and never fails to get comments when I am in town. I have never heard anyone say a disparaging word about my son, the war, or the Marine Corps. Everyone has been so supportive. And I would just like to say thank you to every service man and woman, past and present. Semper Fi!

Rie McGaha Antlers, OK

Thank You

Sgt. Grit,

I wanted to send you a few pictures of my son and his new wife. Sgt. Greg Markley arrived at MCAS, Beaufort in May of 2006 after a 2 year tour in Iwakuni, Japan. 9 days later he met Kathryn Drennan and they were married November 25, 2007 in Ohio. Katie wanted to have as much of the military involved in her wedding as she could. As you can see he wore his dress blues. She saw the cake topper that you carry and wanted it for her cake. The wedding was a great success and your staff helped to make this so. We also used the goblets. And there was a small snafu, which your staff corrected very quickly for me. I also used the Beanie Bear as a gift for the 2 cute little flower girls. They were a big hit. They so fell in love with Greg so now they have their own Greg. I hope you enjoy the pictures. And again thank you from the bottom of my heart for your wonderful service.

Sincerely,
Linda Markley

Flags donated

Sgt. Grit

Your flag donation has helped many wounded. We place the flags on the patient's room door identifying their branch of service. Attached is a photo of flags being placed on door nameplate.

Thank you again for all you do.

Don Patterson

My New Tank Top

I just LOVE my new tank top !! You guys are the best. One of my adopted Marines suggested that I send you guys this pic :)

I have the ruck because I am training for a charity event in Texas to honor a Recon Marine who was KIA in Al Anbar in 06 (god help my civilian ass). It is a new event which could probably use a little bit of exposure if you could find it in your heart to maybe put something about it in your next newsletter - www.zmanchallenge.com. The commandant of one of the local Marine Corps Leagues said that you all are great about things like that.

Semper Fidelis,
Dianne Villano
Support Our Marines, Inc
www.supportourmarinesinc.org

Filson's Platoon

Don,
Thank you very much for the t-shirts and hoodies, my platoon really enjoyed them. The boys in my squad made it our unofficial squad shirt and wore it anytime were at pt or squaring off against the army in soccer. I made sure everyone in the battery got a Christmas card and gave the rest to the regimental chaplain’s assistant. I have enclosed a few pics of the boys. I hope all is well there. We have been very busy these past few weeks, but things have just started to slow down.

Until next time thanks again
Semper Fi

Private Kabar, Chooch 0341

Herewith the latest picture of Private Kabar (her Sgt. Grit collar is hidden under the holly wreath). Private Kabar was promoted to PFC last September. Unfortunately, she was busted to private the following month for pissing behind the oil tank in the cellar - a direct contravention of standing battalion orders. However, I'm proud to report that there isn't a dog in the neighborhood who doesn't respond submissively to her low-pitched growl while she is on a walk with a clapped out old Marine Corporal (1961-1964, Seventh and Third Marines).

Semper Fi, Marines.

Allan Bilder
Hammonton, New Jersey

Me and Son Chase in Blues

Sgt Grit
Sad occasion when I last got into my blues to attend the funeral of my best friend who was also a DI at SDiego. He was in Iraq as a civilian contractor with DynCorp and one year later he was home and dead of a fast moving cancer.

My son Chase was 5 months old at the time of this picture. Thought you'd enjoy seeing the blues bib put to good use. A lot of what he wears comes from your supply shack. Semper Fi and Happy Holidays.

Sgt Rocky Kemp

Ditty Bag

Hello Sgt. Grit, just a quick thank you for all you do for Marines Past and Present. I usually read your news late at night and yes , well up some. Guess you can call it pride... for Country, Corps. I graduated from 2d Recruit TrngBn, MCRDep, Parris Island, S. C., Co. K. Platoon 204, April 1964.

There isn't a day that I do not thank my Drill Instructors for the Good Beginnings in my life. Their names were Sgt's M. M. Wingard , R. L. Kirschner and C. M. Britton. I completed Infantry training at Camp Geiger the following May. I have attached a picture of the 1st I. T. R. Decal on my original Ditty Bag, which I still use to this day for hunting ammo and gear. It's a bit of the Corps I literally hold on to.

Semper Fidelis.
R..A. Simms
Sgt. E-5 / 6441
USMC 1964-1968
VMT-2 / 103

Bumper Stickers

I was driving through town the other day, stopped at a traffic light and the guy next to me honked his horn so I rolled down the window. He said he was following the four best bumper stickers he has ever seen through town and just wanted to thank me...I told him I would cover my truck with them to let people know how I feel, but I thought this would be a good start..Thaks, Sgt. Grit for the great products...

Semper Fi,
Todd Rupprecht, Cpl of Marines '90-'95...(I actually enjoyed my time at 29 Palms...)

Picture of a Friend

Howdy Grit. This is a pic of a friend of mine that supports the Corps. She writes to a Marine L/Cpl in-country that she has never met and sends him packages regularly. It's great that we have people in this country that will do that. I sent her one of your items that I think she looks marvelous in. It might be useful for your ads. Semper Fidelis.

Ed Johnson LtCol USMC (Ret)

Customized Jacket

Sgt. Grit

I customized my jacket with the emblem and patches I ordered from you.
I also have a picture of my tattoo on page 16 it is a tribal with an Eagle Globe & Anchor. The dogs name is Cookie.

Semper Fi
Cbt. Eng. 87-93
Cpl Forand

Use of your decals

Sarge,

I ordered some of your decals and put them to use on my new Ford Excape.!! See attachment

Fred V Breeding
Sgt. USMC(1963-1967)
THANK YOU and SEMPER FI

FYI

Rand Decals

Sgt. Grit:
After looking through your latest catalog for rank decals, I didn't like the size specified, and also didn't find any "hash marks". So, I ordered the Dress Blue chevrons and service stripes I needed and "crazy" glued them to some magnetic material I found. So far, they have held up in the weather here in middle Tennessee. Semper Fi
James R. McMahon
Gunnery Sergeant of Marines (1949-1970)
Hendersonville, TN 37075

USMC Collar

When my wife and I finally found the miniature bull terrier that we had been looking for for years, the first thing I did was order a USMC collar for Kabar. Kabar now wears the collar proudly, and as a matter of fact bears a strong resemblance to Sergeant Livingstone, one of my drill instructors at Parris Island in the summer of 1961.

FYI, bull terriers, who were bred originally in England for bull and bear baiting have never been known to lose fights. There is no record of a bull terrier ever giving up. I believe Chesty would approve.

Semper Fi.

Allan Bilder
Former corporal USMC (0341)

The Little Grunt

Great Catalog Picture

Sgt Grit,

On the way to this years Marine Corps Ball, this retired devil dog stopped to check his mail. How wonderful it was when he received his favorite catalog. Dress blues are very appropriate when receiving a SGT GRIT catalog. This photo was neither fixed or set up in any way. I thought it would be a great shot of my best friend, MSgt Joe Diaz, USMC, retired, checking his mailbox in his dress blues. It was a lucky shot. A great start to great ball.

Semper Fi,
Robert Martinez

Harley

Sgt. Grit,

My nephew is a Marine and currently stationed in San Diego. My dog Harley misses his cousin Tony very much since he left for the Marines eleven months ago. We participate in an annual fund raiser for the local humane society called The Mutt Strut which includes a costume contest. This year we felt it was very important to honor my nephew and all Marines so this year Harley dressed as a Marine. He may be small in stature but he definitely has a Marine attitude. We hope you enjoy these pictures.

Harley is a three year old white miniature schnauzer.

Ann Cosner
Marine Aunt

Best Use of Grit Gear

Lorelei Cauthon
Daughter of Sgt Robert Cauthon, Recruiter
Tulsa, Ok

Grandson and Future Marine

I have a picture of my three month old grandson in Marine cammies laying on a Marine flag all of which were purchased from Sgt. Grit. His name is Connor. He was born Sept. 5 at East Jefferson hospital in New Orleans. He weighed 8lbs 9ozs and yes he is a future marine.

Thanks,
Donald R. Perry
Cpl. USMC
2/9 3rd Mar. Div.
1970-1976

USMC Vest

These pictures show where i put those patches i got from you. i put them on vest. every one says they like it. thanks for all your help on getting these patches.
"Semper Fi"
thomas weed sr

Just In General

Hello,

My name is Jo Marie Fager. My dad, Martin, was a Marine, well still is, I guess! (Once a Marine, Always a Marine!) I just recently had my first child, a girl, Martina and my parents first grandchild. And as a shower gift my dad bought me both layette sets that you guys offer. About 2 weeks ago I finally dressed her in her new Marine gear! My dad was so happy! So, I just thought that if I sent you all some pictures of her and him, that maybe you might put them in your catalog.

Thanks so much for your time!

OOH RAAH!!! SIMPER FI!!!

Jo Marie Fager

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