Member Oorahs!
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,
I received the shipment of plaques, books and certificates today for
mail call. It was more exciting to me than candy or magazines! Thank
you very much.
Semper Fi,
I received them this morning. Thank you so much for your help! you guys are awesome and you will have my business for any uniform or military need in the future as well as a hearty recommendation via word of mouth to anyone who wonders where they should purchase uniforms from!
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.
Thanks for the email; I purchased the two Marine Corps. Cups for my brother who served with the First Marine Div. in Vietnam . He was very pleased with the cups and I was very impressed with the purchase. The online catalog did not do the product the justice it deserved. Thanks again and I am sure you will hear from me in the future.
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,
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!!!
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
My Name is Sergeant Major Juan. M. Hidalgo, Sergeant Major of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) out of Camp Pendleton, CA. Sergeant Major (Ret.) Frank Pulley is one of my mentors and is someone that I have a tremendous amount of respect for. The MCA and SgtMaj Pulley do a phenomenal job in helping us recognize our Marines and Sailors and they continually demonstrate that they are always more than ready to support; anytime...Anyplace! And on behalf of the entire 13th MEU, I thank you very much!
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,
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Comments
All Marines
My Father was in the Corps, my brother was in the the Corps, and I was in the Corps and while we were in we all called it the "suck". Go figure...
That's a shame!
I'm still proud of my service. I still miss those days. It was far from "the suck"! It's too bad that that was your experience.
Suck?
I was a Marine! a lot were in the Corps not all were Marines, ie Suck.
I was a Marine
I just have to say once a Marine always a Marine some of us just aren't on active duty any more ooooh rah
Not active duty, but a life time Marine
Staff Sgt. William "billy" Bonnette took me as a HUA kid and forged me, like steel in the fire, lots of heat, pressure, beating, pounding and sweat, into a man with the life time standards, beliefs and strength to be what I am to this day.
I served 13 months in Viet Nam as a boonie rat grunt Marine. I was 26 years as a street cop, old school street bull style. I served 25 months as a "private contractor", civilian (carrying an M-4, M-9 and walking street patrol with the Army MPs and Iraqi Police). I have been an unarmed Security Officer dealing with the drunk testosterone "legend in their own minds" ghetto rapper gang banger party crowd.
Through out Billy Bonnette was there kicking my butt and never letting me give up, run away, or betray my oath. No, I am not active duty, but never make the mistake of thinking that I am not a U.S. Marine.
Always a MARINE
My Dad served in the Pacific during WWII. My brother and I were Raoised with the Marine always in the back of our minds. I mean if you come complaining about any scrape or cut, we were told to get our TS Card punched at the Chaplain,s office, My brother had just gotten married with the notice came fromm the draft board,. There was nothing left to do but go to the Marine Corps recruiterand sign up. I, \ even being the oldest, didn'nt sign up until my marriage come to a halt. I didn't life part-time jobs. So on 22Jan. 1977 my feet hit that pavement on Parris Island. My brother at that time was a Drill Instrutor on one side of the Island the WM compound was on the other, yes I cried that night not because I was homesick, but because my Daddy had been there before and I knew I was WALKING ON HALLOWED GROUND and damn proud of it. So I,m not so lean anymore and according to my Daughters, I'm still just as mean .And you better believe if I have to stand and fight you be sure no other Flag will fly over my country, as long is I have breathe and don't run out of ammo. SIMPER FI til I DIE.
Always a Marine
I concur. The best 27 years of my life were in the Corps. Since retiring, I've not felt as useful or committed in any other job.
I was a Marine also.
The corps made me a man and a good person. I have no complaints even though I was a grunt in Vietnam H 2/5 1967 - 1968
YOU ARE A MARINE!!
YOU ARE A MARINE!!
I was a grunt in 2/5 also same period at An Hoa and Nong Son.
Golf 2/5 May 24, 1967-Dec 19,1967. Welcome home! S/F
Lt. Vern Arndt
.Welcome to Teasure Island
I about froze to death in San Francisco and I'm from Maine,but it's easier to get warm than to get cool.
Cpl. J Mcgovern
YOU ARE A MARINE - NEVER FORGET THAT - PRIDE!
EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN CHOICE. I AM PROUD!
the CORPS
The Marine Corps was truly an eye opening experience for this kid from Butte Montana....in more ways than one! I was blessed and left the CORPS as a 1st Lt., i remember telling the Marines under my command that "the Corps will be one of the greatest accomplishments of your life"...it sure was for me....thanks to all the Marines past, present and future....like many things, the Corps is what you made of it. Semper Fi!
Never heard the Corps in its entirety referred to that way, but
when I was at The Basic School in 1966-67 it was occasionally referred to as The Big Suck because of the TBS initials.
The Suck
I enlisted in 85 and for the first six or so years, calling the Corps The Suck was just a term of endearment for most. There were guys who truly hated it and then guys who called it The Suck like you call you best friend a**hole. You don't really mean that you dislike him it is just what you do. I retired 22 years later and still call it The Suck occasionally but with all respect and love of my Corps or I would not have stuck around.
NOC in the Marine Corps -1960-1968 Frist Marine,Third AirMarine
I love the CORPS, I was cpl. I was 0311 warroir servied in the Vet. Nan.era. I wish Presdent Johnson would done that his part to save lives; by calling the Marine Res. Instead unexperince Marines from the draft. It bleed my heart to see the Marines that are hurting from the Vet. Nan conflect .God Bless all the Marines that served. And ones that give the lives.
Department of the Navy
My family has always been in the Department of the Navy some way . I am the 1st Marine , I tell them I joined the Men's Department of the navy...
Long family history with the Corps
Great uncle buried in France, another returned home with gas posioning and past a few months later, a 3rd survived WWI, was recalled out of retirement for WWII (Sgt. Major). Another great uncle was was Corpsman w/ the 1st Marines at Guadalcanal where he was seriously wounded. Dad enlisted in early '41, loaned to the Army in landings on islands in Alaska. Then joined the 5th Amp. Corps landed at Tinian, Saipan, Iwo Jima. I served in R.V.N. from 65 - 67. First with 3rd Motors (Otter operator/gunner) & with 1/9/3.
We all proud of our service in the Corps. Long live the Corps and our fine Country.
Semper Fi
Message to Garcia
Can I call you Garcia? Clearly you never served. With respect, as you blog and dither in your Parent's basement I hope you learn how to wash your own matching Spiderman undies.
Please understand. However screwed up your life is there is not one Marine that wants you to fail. Now post something with balls.
LDO
I enlisted in the Marine Corps October 1977 and retired April 2011. I was promoted up through the ranks from Pvt to LtCol. The Corps was good to me and I will always treasure my experiences and the friends I made along the way. May God Bless America and continued success to our Corps!
Semper Fidelis!
Congrats
Semper Fi Lt Col, I was a Cpl. Made Sgt and had to get out , or loose my family, 52 years and still have the family. Joined in1958 and got out in 1965 .
Vet.
I served from 1958 to 1964. Platoon 192 MCRD. Camp Delmar, Pendleton and Camp White Beach in Okinawa. Semper Fi.
Marine Corps
I can that say that once a Marine will allways be a "MARINE" I will allways keep the Corps in life. I went to San Diego at USMC Depot ,Semper FI. Col.
5 of us in the Corps.
Two brothers, a sister, her husband and me. I'm the only one still in and almost at 20 years. I love it and so did they. Ooh Rah, Semper Fidelis!
A Family Tradition
I graduated from the Naval Academy in 1988 served until 2009 I come from a long and very proud line of Marines . Started with my great great GrandFather during the Mexican-American war in 1842 up through the Civil war, Spainish -American war both world wars, Korea , Vietnam with my Father,Grenada with both of my Brothers desert storm,Iraq, and Afganistan with me and now my own Son is a pilot flying for the Marines SEMPER FIDELIS my Brothers and Sisters
USMC Proud
I was the first in my family ... I served from 1955 to 1963. .. My eldest son served from 1976 to 1982, my youngest son from 1982 to 1986, one grandson from 2003 until 2008 and one grandson currently a S/Sgt from 2000 until present.
Our "University of Parris Island" experiences holds many memories and is responsible for a great family of which we are very proud. ... Semper Fi, Mac
Marines in my Family
My 1st cousin Jr. served in The Marines in the 50s. ...my brother served in rthe Marines in..12/1972...my second cousin is currently serving four years with the Marines...my sister's husband served four years in 1972.... I served in Navy two years with the Marines in 1969 / 1970 aboard USS Wright CC-2 and USS Newport News CA 148... I thank all Marines serving and those who served for Our Freedom of Our Country of The USA. Mike..
Marines in my Family
Mike--thanks very much for taking the time to comment AND we thank you very much for your service in the Navy.
S/Fi
Editor, Leatherneck
time in
I served three years in the U.S Marine Corps ,1957-1960, and the time spent in boot camp and on active duty made were invaluable in making me the husband, father and grandfather i am today. proud 0311.
my grandad was a u.s.marine
my grandad was a u.s.marine in the boxer rebellion in china, and fought in the p.i.,my dad was a u.s.marime ww11, and korea, and early vietnam, retired master sgt.,i was a us.marine, and son-inlaw u.s.marine two tours in the sands.
9 Marines
I was a Marine 79-91 and my son is a Marine was Born at the Navel hospital. Both my father 56-59 and father in law 47-51 were Marines. My brother was a Marine 80-85 and have an Uncle early 60's and two cousin one early 60's the other early 70's who were Marines. I have a great Uncle who was a Marine in WWII
Family of 9 Marines - From World War II to present day
Marines, I salute you each and every one. It takes heavy duty balls generation after generation to continue forward and onward with the United States Marine Corps.
I was the first and only family member, at 17 years old no less, to sign up and made it through boot camp marines first try, like the most oldest recruits. As I have only one son, disabled, I will be probably the only Marine that is still a Marine.
Vietnam War was no stranger to me, even at 18 years old. Was with VMO-6, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Volunteered to be a UH-1E Huey helicopter machine door (M-60) gunner. Flew for 3 months. Served for 7 years, all during the Vietnam War.
Semper Fi, do or die
nam 1968
i was in nam in 68 my brother left nam a few months before i wnet with rlt 27 for the tet offences then when they cma back to states went to 3rd maf head qu . still proud of my time ty welcome home to my brothers and ty all
Nam 68-69
I Enlisted in the Marine Corps.,June 1967,and went to Parris Island,SC,in Sept.1967,then to Court House Bay Demolation School,then 20 day leave,off to Vietnam from June 9,1968 to July 9,1969,then to Camp LeJune,NC.,then Top Secret Clearence to Charleston SC.,Naval Weapons Station till July 1970.Then i was out of the Corps.Did Reserve in Cleveland,Ohio,then got my Honorable Discharge!! I Miss The Marine Corp.,but i Served with Pride,and Still Proud to be a Marine!!! Gary W.Moore " Semper Fi"
Marine Family
My Uncle was a WW 2 Marine. I followed him in April 1947 and stayed 22 years (Mustang-MGySgt-1stLt--Korea & Vietnam). Two younger Brothers followed me into the Corps for 3-year enlistments and both served in Korea. And also, our only Sister married a Marine! (Two other Brothers joined the Navy--oldest Brother killed-in-Action at age 19, Leyte Invasion--other also served in Korea. Dad in Army Air Corps WWII .
Semper Fidelis
Mustang1
have I started a family tradition?
My grandfather was in the Army air corps, my dad was in the Navy, and then I went and joined the Marines. I enlisted in the reserves out of high school and enjoyed it so much I joined the NROTC in college and got commissioned. Now I've got 2 young sons and it will be interesting to see if one or both follow their dad's footsteps!
Proud to be a Marine
My father was a Marine pilot, WWII & Korea, stayed in the reserves and retired a Lt Col. My uncle, Marine enlisted, fought at Iwo Jima, one of only a couple from his company to make it through the entire campaign alive & unwounded. My cousin's husband served as an officer for 4 years in the early 60's. I served from 70-75. My niece's husband just honorably discharged after 2 tours in Afghanistan.
Dad, Myself and 3 sons
My Dad was a Marine in the mid-50's, I was Marine 77-91, My youngest Step-Son, and 2 sons from first marriage have served as United States Marines.
6 MARINES in my family
My father 1941- 1946, one uncle in from 1949- 1969, one uncle 1955- 1958,
Myself 1964- 1968, my brother 1973- 1977 my cousin 1973- 1975,
Brother Marine Avaitors
My older brother was a career Marine Aviator (33 years service) flying every fixed wing prop & then jets . . . followed by all of the helicopters the Marine Corps developed from the tail end of Korea in 1953 through Vietnam (with over 300 Rolling Thunder missions over North Vietnam, going Downtown and taking out 'Radio Hanoi' in early 1968) to retirement in the mid 1980s (flying over a 105 different types / models of aircraft in his career).
Being 13 years his junior I liked his style so much that I followed his lead by enlisting in the U.S.M.C. Reserve's Aviation Officer Candidate (41st AOC) Program for a brief ten year stay during the Vietnam Era; flying two tours as a Ninety Day Wonder Airdale / Rotorhead; 1st in HUEY Gunships and then A-6 Intruders; successfully completing over 850 combat missions in South Vietnam (Northern I Corps) thanks to my most courageous and dedicated aircrew members.
My big brother, the career Marine, is often referred to today as the 'Godfather of Marine Corps Aviation' by his closes friends; retiring as the deputy chief of staff for MC Aviation.
I was a short term reserve Marine Officer pilot who loved to fly and do the job that had to be done during war time . . . but I could not handle the peace time Marine Corps . . . too many rules and regulations for this free spirit.
To each his own . . . we are now more than brothers born of the same parents . . . we were reborn in combat by the blood and sacrifices of our brothers-in-arms . . . the United States Marines!
Semper fi, Marines
Marines who have served in my family
I have 1 uncle and 2 great uncles who have served in the Marines and now my son is serving in the Marines. Our family has a proud history of serving our country. I am an Army Vet, and I am so proud of my son and what he has accomplished so far as a Marine!
Chesty Puller Award
In my day at Parris Island (1942)- the stand-outs in the platoons were made PFC and were given due notice from Headquarters in Wasgington DC.
Ther were also notices sent to our home town newspapers of the award.
Graduated from MCRD
I graduated from MCRD in 1969 from Platoon No#.3134 then off to Vietnam in 1970/1971. Loved my entire Marine Corp experience and career. Semper-Fi
Say, what?
First and LAST!
Our blood runs Cammi Green!
My parents met in the Corps (San Francisco Comm Ctr, late 50s), they produced 9 kids - 6 sons, 3 daughters. 4 sons joined the Corps: 1 WO, 2 SNCOs (one currently serving on recruiting duty in WA state), 1 Sgt; all 3 daughters joined the Corps, 2 obtaining NCO status and the youngest getting ready to retire as a Gunny after 23 yrs strong. To carry on the tradition, my son joined the Corps in 2007. With the exception of my father, we're all graduates of Parris Island. Dad had to be the 'Hollywood' Marine. Semper Fi
One and Only
I was the first and only Marine in the family. I was proud of my time while I was in.
My family only knows I went away for about 4 months then came back in a uniform and didn't bat an eye. The same thing occurred when I was gone for 14 years.
The only thing that mattered to me was the Corps, my buddies and the things we did together!! Ooh Rah!!
Marine forever
I was in platoon 2018 MCRD 1969.
An Hoa, Viet Nam 1969-1970 105 Howitzer, gun 3 Echo Battery. My gun was tagged "Lil Bitch". I was tagged "Eskimo". I had the best crew and I never told them. If you're out there somewhere I'm telling you now; You guys are the best.
My Grandfather was a Marine during WWII, Then Me in Viet Nam, My Son-in-Law Todd was in during The Gulf War and again during the Iraqi War. Now my Nephew Tyler is a Marine and recently returned from Afganastan. Two of my Grandsons are thinking of joining the Corps and probably will. Time will tell.
Semper Fi
If you love America Fight For It.
If you don't, Get Out
Plat. 164 MCRD 1960-1966
My name Michael Attaway and the Marines taught me well. How to serve my country. Went to Camp Pellation. Okinawa, servie with the 9th Marines 1962-1963 went to Air Wing 3th. at MAS EL TORRA Calf. Semper- FI.
First one
I am the only Marine in my whole family. My dad, bless his soul, was Navy in WWII. He recembered the Marines going from Guam to Iwo Jima. He tried to talk me out of the Corps, but I am a stubborn Irishman. He was proud of me. I of him too.
The Marine Corps is the institition or people, after my parents that shaped my life. It made me a man. I got more from the Marine Corps than I gave.
Semper Fi,
Eric
First One
OORAH!
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