Category Archives: Marines

Marines are Everywhere

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Thor

When I first started getting interested in history I gravitated toward the stories of World War II.  Watching Victory at Sea, The World at War, and so on.  As I grew into my teens and started to really have to … Continue reading →

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Faith. Trust. Loyalty.

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Thor

Faith. Trust.  Loyalty.  It is something that is earned, and has a different meaning for those that have earned that EGA, than it’s meaning to the rest of America.    

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Has it been a while yet?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Thor

I think it has been a while since I posted any gratuitous Marine Corps footage.  Here’s a little Force Recon action for you….

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A Different View Point

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Thor

A little bit of a different view into the Marine Corps Ball. No commentary from me, draw your own conclusions from this one.

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Marine B-Day Celebrations

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Thor

The season for the Marine Corps balls have been upon us for a while now.  Today though is the official celebration.  236 years of history and tradition. As is traditional Go Daddy has a well done, multi media presentation for … Continue reading →

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Smedley Butler

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Thor

In the history of the Marine Corps there are a few legendary figures that all young Marines learn about from their earliest days at Boot Camp, or OCS.  Figures such as Chesty Puller, Dan Daily, and Smedley Butler.  The following … Continue reading →

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What Happens when…

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Thor

you take a bunch of 17-22 year olds, stick them in a place with limited distractions, and not keep them busy? Well it use to be we would find ways to entertain ourselves.  I remember some rather creative scorpion fights … Continue reading →

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15 Sep 11

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Thor

This afternoon a living Marine will receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. Medal of Honor | Sgt. Dakota Meyer.

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15 SEP 50

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Thor

61 years ago, at a time when many professionals argued that amphibious landings were a thing of the past, MacArthur launched the Inchon landings.  Historical photos, and commentary can be found here. As long as there are coastlines to serve … Continue reading →

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Good Times

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Thor

Ah yes, Nov. 2, 1982. My day “ended” something like this: After a trip the the MEPS station in downtown Portland, then a van ride to the airport. Goodbyes at the airport, a flight to LAX and then on to … Continue reading →

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