Since the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement entered service in 2001, it has been the primary tactical wheeled logistics vehicle used to deliver personnel and supplies to forward-deployed units. Its multiple variants enable the workhorse to not only carry fuel, food...
Most Marines who served in Vietnam have seen or,heard of “The Marble Mountain” located near China Beach and the Marine Air Facility at Da-Nang.Some might not know that there was more than one Marble Mountain.There was the double peaked “Chinstrap”,”Big...
“A few good men,” were sought by the Marine Corps when I decided to join in 1979. I knew it would be tough. I expected to be disciplined, even beaten – like in the movies, where young men trained for...
Sgt Grit, Here is a funny and VERY true story. I graduated from Parris Island in late October of 1981 in platoon 2063. Anyway…we were practicing for what I believe was the Battalion Commander’s inspection and the DI’s had us...
Leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, congenital neutropenia, sickle cell anemia and thalassemia – recognize these? What they all have in common is they are some of the infections and diseases with which more than 17,000 Americans are diagnosed each year and...
Arthur R. Cuellar of Rancho Cucamonga honorably served his country in the Vietnam War in 1967 as a Point Man for the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines. He was honorably discharged as a decorated hero with three Purple Hearts. The time...
Hello, I am reaching out to this forum to hopefully find someone who can tell me a little bit more about my uncle. I, am a Marine who served in Desert Storm and have the honor of having five other...
(From my time as a Drill Instructor at MCRD, SD, 1957-1960) Southern Recruit The last hour before putting the recruits to bed is filled with several mandatory requirements as well as a little free time for writing letters, etc. It...
The Commandant General Royal Marines, Maj. Gen. Charlie R. Stickland, visited U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command Feb. 12, 2019, to discuss future bilateral training opportunities with the Commanding General of MARFORCOM, Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis. The meeting was an...
