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Just came back from the first of two Veterans Day ceremonies I am attending today. The head of the ROTC was wearing a wool USMC uniform, which confused me, because he was USAF. Turns out his father was a Marine, and he wore the uniform in his memory. His son is currently a Marine in Afghanistan, too.
One of my grandfathers was a Marine, the other was in the Army. Both of them passed away over a decade ago, and I’ll be honoring them this week. Got lots of stories about both to pass on to my son.
On a totally different subject, Aggie, have you seen the Lego Star Wars Super Star Destroyer? Posted a pic of it over at my place, right before the post about the Marines. Getting one for my son for Christmas. 3500+ pieces, and it looks pretty damned cool. Kinda would like to get one for myself.
Hmmm…now if my wife asked me to get her something, and I asked her where she was going to put it, well, let’s just say I would get some very creative answers. 😀
Worked alongside, and was friends with many Marines of the airdale side of the house. Know a couple of “mud Marines”, one in particular was and is a constant source of pride.
To my Uncle Les, who earned the title United States Marine, durring WWII (in the Pacific Theater) Semper Fi!! Your nephew will never forget.
November 10th, 2011 at 9:25 AM
From a Flyboy to The Jarheads: Happy Birthday, Marines!
We’re proud to serve with you, no one does it like you do.
November 10th, 2011 at 9:26 AM
On land and air and sea
Amen, a big thank you to all the Marines who have served America.
November 10th, 2011 at 9:37 AM
[…] Tagsmarine corps birthday, marines, united states marine corps, usmc Thanks to Aggie Sith for the reminder that today is the birthday of the United States Marine Corps. […]
November 10th, 2011 at 9:43 AM
Just came back from the first of two Veterans Day ceremonies I am attending today. The head of the ROTC was wearing a wool USMC uniform, which confused me, because he was USAF. Turns out his father was a Marine, and he wore the uniform in his memory. His son is currently a Marine in Afghanistan, too.
Made me tear up 🙂
November 10th, 2011 at 9:56 AM
I bet.
One of my grandfathers was a Marine, the other was in the Army. Both of them passed away over a decade ago, and I’ll be honoring them this week. Got lots of stories about both to pass on to my son.
November 10th, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Happy Birthday to the Navy’s Hitchhikers!
I keeed, I keeed.
November 10th, 2011 at 10:16 AM
*sharpens bayonet on Mitchell’s carcass*
You sure did 😉
November 10th, 2011 at 10:22 AM
On a totally different subject, Aggie, have you seen the Lego Star Wars Super Star Destroyer? Posted a pic of it over at my place, right before the post about the Marines. Getting one for my son for Christmas. 3500+ pieces, and it looks pretty damned cool. Kinda would like to get one for myself.
November 10th, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Oh yeah! Saw them online and I asked for the Death Star™ already. Hubby asked me where I was going to put it.
Like that matters… 😉
November 10th, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Hmmm…now if my wife asked me to get her something, and I asked her where she was going to put it, well, let’s just say I would get some very creative answers. 😀
November 10th, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Storied Fighters All – Happy birthday !
To the Shores Of Tripoli
FIRST LIEUTENANT
PRESLEY NEVILLE O’BANNON, USMC
-killing terrorists since 1801-
November 10th, 2011 at 3:32 PM
Worked alongside, and was friends with many Marines of the airdale side of the house. Know a couple of “mud Marines”, one in particular was and is a constant source of pride.
To my Uncle Les, who earned the title United States Marine, durring WWII (in the Pacific Theater) Semper Fi!! Your nephew will never forget.