Member Oo-Rahs!
I received my Dress Blues I ordered from The Marine
Shop in the mail today. And I just wanted to write and tell everyone there
that you all did a great job! Everyone from the tailors, to the customer
service reps. I am highly impressed with the quality and tailoring of your
uniforms. I will definitely keep coming back to The Marine Shop in the
future for uniforms!
I want to relay my many thanks to everyone at Marine Corps Association and Military Historical Tours for providing me the opportunity to experience such a wonderful trip to Russia. Had I not won this trip through MCA I may have never taken advantage of such fantastic travels. The group, the Russian Tour guide (Oleg Alexandrov) and Charlie Dunn were wonderful companions during the trip. It will be a memory I will cherish all of my remaing days on this earth.
Again, Many thanks and Semper Fidelis!
Just a quick note of thanks to Patty Everett. I arrived home from a week vacation to find a package from the Marine Corps Association. I was expecting to find one of the magazines I requested, however, I was pleasantly surprised to discover both magazines were inside. In a time when it seems no one cares about customer satisfaction I am gratified to discover that customer service is not a lost art at the MCA. Once again I thank you for your efforts on my request. It may have been thing but the effort made a huge impression.
Ms. Pappas,
Congratulations. You are more responsive and informative than any other website contact I can recall. I appreciate that very much. It’s really nice to have someone like you at the MCA “front door.”
Sincerely, Alfred
Member saying thanks to our Customer Service Representative, Skylar Hand.
Thank you so much for your help!!! I think you should be commended for your excellent customer service! You were extremely helpful and I was about to get upset about my order but you handled it before I could say anything. You are the best. Thanks again!!!
Colonel Ford, I have to pass this on because I'm in shock that I was able to Connect (on the first Ring), Chat and concluded my business with "Sharon" in less than 30 seconds, at the MCA-Office. I was taken by surprise. Why, I'm Not used to anyone answering the phone especially on the first ring. AND...a human being...a lovely lady with a disarming voice, which at first I thought was a recording. WOW! I commend THE MCA for doing such an outstanding service for its members...make me proud. Just think...I was not asked "if I knew my parties Extension."?
Wish I had a Blog...I would spread around how delighted I am. What transpired to me today is Rare, just doesn't happen anymore. See, I'm so impressed I'm blitzing you here.
S/F
I received my blouse last Friday and want to thank you for your efforts
in getting things done. Also, please thank the tailors involved in
making everything right and please give my sincere thanks to those who
made the decision to make the necessary corrections at no charge to me.
That in itself says a lot about your organization. The blouse fits
like a glove and actually looks and feels like new.
Thank you and all the staff who had a hand in correcting a problem and making an old man happy. Semper Fi
Sincerely,
I wanted to take a moment and thank everyone at the association for sponsoring the Ground Awards Dinner on 3 June at the Crystal City Marriott. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and were tremendously pleased with the hospitality shown to us and the great accommodations. As well, I wanted to thank the association for the DVD of the event that was mailed to me. It is something that I will keep and treasure for the rest of my days. Again, thanks for everything.
Semper Fidelis!
Ma’am,
Just wanted to let you know that I got the sword yesterday with time to spare. It showed up unscathed due to the excellent packing job despite the rough postal process. And most importantly it looks great and the Bahraini’s couldn’t be happier! Thanks again for all of your assistance.
R/S
Major Wayne Phelps
3d LAAD Bn XO
Security Force, Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan
Louise,
I just wanted to say thanks so much for making sure the uniform got back
to me in time for my commissioning class's photo. It fits me well and I am so excited for commissioning which takes
place in 17 hours! Thank you again!
Very Respectfully,
Comments
What about Joe Foss???
MOH in WWII (joined the Air Force later - go figure) and then became the FIRST commissioner of the NFL!!!
Joe Foss
He should have been added as well as Daniel Daly two time MOH winner and the one who uttered the immortal words," Come on for Christ's sake, you want to live forever!"
Spoken during the Battle for Belleau Wood, June 1918.
Dan Daly
He was a great Marine, no doubt about it. However, I don't think he'd make this particular list, as they were going after Marines who also had a colorful CIVILIAN (after the Corps) career. I voted for R. Lee Ermey, just cuz he made so many movies and tv appearances and repped the EGA pretty hard. He was so gung-ho that he actually got an 'promotion' to actual Gunnery Sergeant, even though he retired a Staff Sergeant. Gotta love the Gunny... unless you're in trouble, then you AVOID the Gunny.
Just my 2 cents, which doesn't amount to much, these days...
Great example. There is also
Great example. There is also a display of his heroism at the Museum of Flight in Seatle, WA. He is the most famous "Green Knight" to ever fly.
Dan Daly
Dan Daly should have been listed on this survey along with Chesty Puller.
Who wrote the list?
How in the heck is Smedley Butler or Dan Daly on the list?
Typo
Meant "not" on the list.
FYI - Presley O'Bannon's resting place
Check this out! I moved to Kentucky several years ago from New York and guess who I stumbled upon?
Presley O'Bannon is buried at the Franfort, Ky Cemetary. It sit's up on a ridge overlooking the Kentucky River and the state's capital building. As a matter of fact, the local MCA put up a marker with a huge gold EGA on it.
His gravesite is only about 50 yards from where Daniel Boones remains are buried.
Lot's of Marine Corps Vets here in Kentucky for some reason? Makes you wonder what made him venture out into the wilderness way back then?
Just a little bit of history trivia...
Semper Fi
Mac
O'Bannon
Yeah...someone stole the original and the MCL had to replace it about 1995 or '96. I did a story for Leatherneck when they dedicated it. Very impressive.
Bob Jordan sends ... .
Peter Ortiz
While maybe not as well known as the others on the list I would defy anyone who read of his exploits to vote against him. The Tribal Elder
Peter Ortiz
I agree. I always considered his story one of the most fascinating in Marine Corps History. I can't tell you how many times I shared it with other Marines.
In agreement
I think the problem is: Most people (Marines) are unaware of his life and exploits. '
Maybe a little more in-depth study of Marine Corps History could be initiated by the Marine Corps Institute (MCI). This would broaden our collective knowledge and inspire more (if that is possible) pride in our Corps.
Semper Fi,
Gerard C. (Gerry) Florentine GySgt. USMC/USMCR Historian (East/South East Asia)
In agreement
I think the problem is: Most people (Marines) are unaware of his life and exploits. '
Maybe a little more in-depth study of Marine Corps History could be initiated by the Marine Corps Institute (MCI). This would broaden our collective knowledge and inspire more (if that is possible) pride in our Corps.
Semper Fi,
Gerard C. (Gerry) Florentine GySgt. USMC/USMCR Historian (East/South East Asia)
Sterling Hayden
He is a Marine, served in the OSS, begins lines, and a successfully actor.
Iwo Jima
Sir:
While we are remembering those who were lost and those who returned to us from Iwo Jima let us not forget CWO4 Hershel "Woody" Williams who is the last living Medal of Honor Recipient from the battle for Iwo Jima.
Semper Fi Mr. Williams Sir
grumps
Joe Foss
As a Viet Nam Era vet, I only wish I would have been at Phx Sky Harbor the day he was stopped by TSA for wearing his MOA...I would have made a scene and called for the local cops at the top of my lungs!
He was shamed by the USA that day and I would not have put up for it, neither would have any other Marine present.
Shameful day in history.
E.Paulson
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