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In This Issue
Quotable Quotes "Marines....We're the Toughest, Meanest Bastards Alive!" - PFC Jack Lucas Medal of Honor, Iwo Jima, 1945 Quoted from "TWS Island Storm 2008" Breakfast speech 11 April 2008, Beaufort, SC Videos This Month YouTube video of the Month... This next one is a titled "Army/Navy Reveille." You might already have seen it as it's made the rounds a few times, but it's worth watching again. Reville This one is hosted by the Defenders Motorcycle Club of Tampa, thanks for making it available. Guitars for Grunts - The Zakk Wylde Guitar on TWS  Who is Zakk Wylde? He's the current guitarist for Ozzy Ozborne, taking up for the likes of Randy Rhodes and other legendary players that have backed Ozzy over the past few decades, and he fronts for his own band, "Black Label Society". Why should you care? Because he's big-time in the rock world and he's also a Patriot! TWS Member Cpl Paul Hickman is running the Guitars For Grunts campaign - and doing an outstanding job! - and he recently contacted Zakk to inquire if he'd be willing to support the effort. He went one better and donated a signed Epiphone with his signature bulls-eye paint job, in cammo! That's what it's all about, Marines supporting Marines - and it's motivating to see a member of the entertainment elite get involved. TWS Offers a crisp Hand Salute to Cpl Hickman for his enduring efforts to get guitars in the hands of our deployed Bretheren, and to all those who are supporting the effort. Please take a moment to visit the the Guitars-for-Grunts website to learn more about the project and lend a hand if you can. Also, next time you're shopping for some rockin' tunes, consider throwing your business over to Zakk Wylde and one of his projects, he's proven that he backs the troops! The donated guitar now has deployment orders to Iraq, as noted on this Forum Thread.  "The Ride"  Got a Bike? Like to Ride? You may want to look into "The Ride" Follow this link for more info on this coordinated group ride leaving from 3 points; San Diego, CA, New Orleans, LA, and Parris Island, SC - all bound for Sturgis, SD in August 2008. The coordinators plan to film the entire event and turn it into a video release/TV mini-series - "The Ride!" Check it out, and keep the shiny side up. TWS Book Store - Featured Book of the Month The TWS Book Store continues to grow in popularity and we're proud to feature a new book each month of interest to you as Marines. The store contains one of the largest selections of military books and DVD sets available. Find what you are looking for here at lowest prices with fast delivery. The MTWS Book Store is available on the left hand Home Page as you log into NTWS or by clicking on this link:  TWS Book of the this month is "HAMMER FROM ABOVE: MARINE AIR COMBAT OVER IRAQ. This is the real thing, a solid and readable account of Marine air support in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Captures the emotions, actions, and feel of the battlefield." HAMMER FROM ABOVE: MARINE AIR COMBAT OVER IRAQ. by Jay Stout. In Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Marine Corps? ground campaign up the Tigris and Euphrates was notable for speed and aggressiveness unparalleled in military history. Little has been written, however, of the air support that guaranteed the drive?s success. Paving the way for the rush to Baghdad was ?the hammer from above??in the form of attack helicopters, jet fighters, transport, and other support aircraft. Now a former Marine fighter pilot shares the gripping never-before-told stories of the Marines who helped bring to an end the regime of Saddam Hussein. 416 pages. Photographs. ?The 2003 ground war in Iraq has been thoroughly reported by embedded correspondents and those who fought it. Hammer from Above now brings an entirely new perspective to the conflict. Jay Stout unflinchingly portrays the battle through the lens of the Marines who fought in the skies above Iraq. He has skillfully woven the first-person stories of these men and women into a compelling tale of bravery and chance in the crucible of combat that will become an enduring part of the history of the Iraq War.? ?Jon Hoffman, author of Chesty: The Story of Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller, USMC Order this book from the TWS Book Store here Member Submitted photos of the month TWS now hosts more than 487,000 member submitted photos (you uploaded more than 49,000 photos last month) - here's a sample of some of your photos... AirForce.TogetherWeServed.com  Help Spread the word! AirForce.TogetherWeServed.com opened on 21 Dec 2007 and now has more than 50,000 registered members. Please help spread the word to any Air Force Veterans you may know. AirForce.TogetherWeServed.com Stay Tuned - Army.TogetherWeServed.com is currently under construction, look for it in the early Summer! Any soldiers you may be in contact with can pre-register: Army.TogetherWeServed.com TWS Challenge Coins You asked for them and they're on the way.  The first run of 300 coins was ordered last week and will be delivered in the next few weeks, so you can order yours now and they'll ship to you as soon as they arrive. They will also be available at the Parris Island Get Together next month. To keep it simple, these coins are being offered for $10 each - which includes shipping. If you order more than one coin take $1 off for each of them since shipping costs are less by shipping them together. So, for example, 1 coin would be $10, 2 coins would be $19, 3 coins would be $28, etc - with shipping included. Just send Cash, check or Money Order, addressed/payable to W.T.Prater, P.O. Box 50, Bryantsville, KY 40410. Payment can also be made via PayPal to wtprater@togetherweserved.com, please be sure to include your mailing address with the payment. Special thanks to LtCol Pat Riley of Lexington Metal Products Inc. for his design assistance and production of these coins. LtCol Pat Riley Medal of Honor - February/March Recipients In recognizing the finest of Amerian Heroes, those who have received the Medal of Honor, it's only fitting that this month we recognize Jacklyn Harold Lucas who received the Medal for actions on Iwo Jima in February, 1945. Jack Lucas is the TWS Island Storm 2008 Get Together Guest of Honor.  Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 1st Battalion, 26th Marines, 5th Marine Division. Place and date: Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 20 February 1945. Entered service at: Norfolk, Va. Born: 14 February 1928, Plymouth, N.C. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 1st Battalion, 26th Marines, 5th Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 20 February 1945. While creeping through a treacherous, twisting ravine which ran in close proximity to a fluid and uncertain frontline on D-plus-1 day, Pfc. Lucas and 3 other men were suddenly ambushed by a hostile patrol which savagely attacked with rifle fire and grenades. Quick to act when the lives of the small group were endangered by 2 grenades which landed directly in front of them, Pfc. Lucas unhesitatingly hurled himself over his comrades upon 1 grenade and pulled the other under him, absorbing the whole blasting forces of the explosions in his own body in order to shield his companions from the concussion and murderous flying fragments. By his inspiring action and valiant spirit of self-sacrifice, he not only protected his comrades from certain injury or possible death but also enabled them to rout the Japanese patrol and continue the advance. His exceptionally courageous initiative and loyalty reflect the highest credit upon Pfc. Lucas and the U.S. Naval Service. NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DAY The United States Congress has designated March 25th of each year as NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DAY, a day dedicated to Medal of Honor recipients. (Public Law 101-564) Conceived in the State of Washington, this holiday should be one of our most revered. Unfortunately all too many Americans are not even aware of its existence. WHY MARCH 25th? The date of March 25th was chosen to highlight this special day because it was on March 25 (1863) that the first Medals of Honor were presented...to six members of Andrews' Raiders. If you haven't read the story you can follow the hyperlink below titled THE FIRST PRESENTATION to read about that historic day. www.homeofheroes.com WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT? National Medal of Honor day is celebrated in some communities, however for the most part the occasion comes and goes with little notice. As a patriotic American there are a few things YOU can do to commemorate this day: FLY YOUR FLAG with pride and patriotism on this day. REMEMBER OUR HEROES. As a gesture of your appreciation, why not take just a few moments in the week prior to National Medal of Honor Day to mail a 'Thank You' card to one of our living Medal of Honor recipients. You can find a list of the living as well as information on writing to them among the pages of this site. www.homeofheroes.com INFORM YOUR LOCAL MEDIA. Most newspapers aren't even aware that this special day exists. Why not tip your local media to the occasion. Before you do, check out our database for Medal of Honor recipients from your city and state as well as any who might be buried in your city. This information can give your media a 'local angle' that can increase the probability that they will consider doing a story to remind Americans of our heroes. Consider doing something in your local schools, or even on a civic level, if there is a Medal of Honor recipient living near your location. Visit our site on SCHOOL IDEAS for more information on school assemblies. If there is a Medal of Honor recipient buried in your home town, get a school class, scout troop, or other youth organization to 'adopt a grave site'. You can read in our SCHOOL IDEAS pages how one school in Pueblo has used just such a program as a part of their Social Studies program. Movies for Marines  Vantage Point Summary from the Studio: Thomas Barnes and Kent Taylor are two Secret Service agents assigned to protect President Ashton at a landmark summit on the global war on terror. When President Ashton is shot moments after his arrival in Spain, chaos ensues and disparate lives collide in the hunt for the assassin. As they and others reveal their stories, the pieces of the puzzle will fall into place - and it will become apparent that shocking motivations lurk just beneath the surface. Rated: [ PG-13 ] Length: 90 minutes My Review: Some love it, some hate it, but in my opinion this is a very good movie. It's told in a way that you've likely never experienced before, at least I hand't, but it made for a different movie experience that was very enjoyable. The movie opens with the event itself, an assasination attempt on the President, complete with Time Hacks as the event unfolds. After you see the event unfold, the clock rewinds and you see the event again, from a different perspective of someone else involved in the story. This happens quite a few times but by the end you know the whole story and how each character is involved. It features a first-rate cast and outstanding special effects. Those of us who've had security training (most all Mariens) will find lots of flaws in the plot, but hey, it's a movie, and it makes for a really good night out. Reviewed by: Maj Prater, TWS Admin Useful Military Links Defenselink -- The OFFICIAL source of news and information from the Department of Defense, related agencies and all military branches. Multi-National Force - Iraq -- Official website of MNF-I. Multi-National Corps - Iraq -- Official website of MNC-I, "Leading the transformation of Iraq." International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) -- Official website for coalition forces in Afghanistan The Pentagon Channel -- 24-hour broadcasts of official military news and information for members of the US Armed Forces through select stateside cable systems, and overseas via American Forces Network (AFN). My AFN.mil -- American Forces Network (AFN) provides multi-channel, broadcast-quality radio and television services and expanded internal information products to all DoD members and their families stationed overseas, on contingency operations, and onboard Navy ships around the world. We Bring You Home. Military Homefront -- A DoD Web portal for reliable Quality of Life information designed to help troops and their families, leaders and service providers. Whether you live the military lifestyle or support those who do, you'll find what you need! Stars & Stripes -- The DoD-authorized UNOFFICIAL daily newspaper for US Forces overseas, printed in European, Pacific and Mideast editions. Department of Defense Educational Activity (DoDEA) -- DoDEA operates more than 218 public schools for grades K-12 in 14 districts located in seven U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam and 12 foreign countries to serve the children of military service members and Department of Defense civilian employees. Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) -- The military's largest retailer. A mission-essential, and the premier quality of life provider for all DoD military members, civilians, contractors and their families worldwide. Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) -- The Navy's Family Store providing quality goods and services at a savings and supporting the naval quality of life programs. Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) -- Delivering the premier quality-of-life benefit to military members worldwide. United Service Organizations (USO) -- The USO supports U.S. troops and their families wherever they serve. Across the United States and around the world, the American military knows that the USO is there for them. Until Every One Comes Home. Space Avaliable Travel fact sheet -- Answers to the most common Space A travel questions, courtesy of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis AFB, CA. OFFICIAL SERVICE BRANCH MAGAZINES: NAVY - All Hands MARINE CORPS - Marines ARMY - Soldiers AIR FORCE - Airman COAST GUARD - Coast Guard Navy World Wide Locator -- For locating individuals on active duty, those recently discharged, and current addresses for retired Navy service members. Navy Retired Activities Branch -- Keeps the retired community informed of their benefits and provides customer service to Navy retirees and their families. Shift Colors -- The Magazine for Navy Retirees. UNIFORM REGULATIONS: NAVY - NAVPERS 15665I MARINE CORPS - MCO P1020.34G ARMY - AR 670-1 AIR FORCE - AFI 36-2903 COAST GUARD - COMDTINST M1020.6E Global Terrorism Incident Map If you want to know what is going on in the world of terrorism, threats, explosions, airline incidents, etc., keep this web page. It's not just about terrorism - it's about what is happening every day, every minute some place in the world that could affect all of us in some way. It updates every 30 seconds, constantly. You just click on any map icon for full info at any time. Global Incident Map Reunions & Get Togethers The TWS Reunions & Get Together's Forum Board has grown into a clearing house of information and up to now for this Newsletter we're simply bulled information from that Forum to publish. Beginning next month, if have reunion or get together information you'd like to have published let us know. Email your command/club/association reunion announcement as early as possible to: news@marines.togetherweserved.com Here's a few that are currently posted on the Forum boards: Military Police/CID Reunion Sept 18-21, 2008 2/3 88-92 Reunion June 6-8, 2008 VMA(AW)225 Viking Reunion (Danang 69-70) August 20-23, 2008 There are many more reunions posted, click here to see them all or post your own. TWS Fallen Marine Project  TWS is a place to honor the service history of all Marines who served including those who fell in combat. So that they will not be forgotten, we have created a special facility where any TWS Member can post a Remembrance Profile for a Fallen Marine they knew or would like to honor, and this can be accessed via the "Remember a Marine" link on the LH Home page. We have also developed an important feature which will enable TWS Members to adopt the Profile of a Fallen Marine already posted on the site. TWS has already researched and compiled comprehensive information on all 14,387 Marines who fell during the Vietnam War, 1965-1975, and these are now installed as Fallen Profiles accessible via the LH Home Page link. As no one is assigned to maintain these Profiles, we invite TWS Members to adopt one or more Fallen Profiles as custodian and researching and adding any additional information when available. 4,700 Vietnam Fallen Profiles have already been adopted by TWS Members and there are just over 9,600 remaining. To adopt the Profile of a Fallen Marine from the Vietnam War, please click on the Adopt a Fallen Marine Profile link on the left hand Home Page after you log in or click here From our Marine Humor Board Skinny Dipping An elderly man in Florida had owned a large farm for several years. He had a large pond in the back, fixed up nice, picnic tables, horseshoe courts, a volleyball court, and some apple and peach trees. The pond was properly shaped and fixed up for swimming. One evening the old farmer decided to go down to the pond and look it over, as he hadn't been there for a while. He grabbed a five gallon bucket to bring back some fruit. As he neared the pond, he heard voices shouting and laughing with glee. As he came closer he saw it was a bunch of young women skinny-dipping in his pond. He made the women aware of his presence and they all went to the deep end. One of the women shouted to him, "We're not coming out until you leave!" The old man frowned, "I didn't come down here to watch you ladies swim naked or make you get out of the pond naked." Holding the bucket up he said, "I'm here to feed the alligator." Old men can still think fast Submitted by: Cpl John Spolidora Keep your contact info current There are two ways in which Marines you served with can contact you via the TWS website: the first is via your "public" e-mail address displayed in your Personal Details on your Profile Page; and the other is by leaving a message in your Message Center Inbox. The latter triggers an advisory e-mail, sent to your "private" e-mail address to inform you that you have received a message and who it's from. Your "private" e-mail address, which is the one that TWS uses, is contained in your Account Details at the top of your Profile Page which you can modify at any time. TWS Members' "private" and "public" e-mail addresses are usually the same. So, please regularly log-in and update any changes to your e-mail addresses both in the Account Detail and Personal Detail sections of your Profile. PS: If you use spam blocker software, please add news@marines.togetherweserved.com to your allowed list! Remember Black History Month  Jobs for Marines  Visit the Marines Job Board which is on the left hand Home Page. You'll find numerous job listings. All positions, described in detail, are posted by fellow Marines.TWS who are familiar with the credentials and experience offered by Marines. Here is few higlights of jobs posted this month: Position Offered: RV Service Technician Location: Various Locations Salary Range: TBD Position Offered: Maintenance Mechanic II Location: Rockville, MD Salary Range: $50K Position Offered: Casino Host Location: Las Vegas, NV Salary Range: TBD Position Offered:Department Manager, Honeywell Location: Jacksonville, FL Salary Range: TBD Position Offered:.Insurance Housing Inspector Location: Ohio, Pennsylvania Salary Range: $40K Additionally, if your company has any positions suited to Marines seeking employment, you are very welcome to post these on the Job Board. This is a FREE service to TWS subscribers Post a Job on TWS Currently Posted Positions Marines.TWS Forums and Chat Boards - Sound Off!  What was your best duty station or assignment and why? What is the recipe for that good chow you know how to make out of an MRE? Where's the coldest beer on on WestPac? Do you have any tips about keeping healthy, or things to watch out for if you have a disease? These are just a few of the topics that are covered by the many Forums on Marines.TWS. These forums provide you, the members, a variety of places to discuss with other members the many topics we have in common. Those members still on active duty would probably like to know about good assignments when they make out their "dream sheets" or talk to their Monitors. Those who have worked as Monitors or served on a board might want to provide a few tips for members in preparing to talk about their next assignment. If you have a disease like diabetes, what tips can you give others about the disease and things to watch out for with diabetes? Encourage a fellow Marine to keep on top of a health problem so he stays with us for a long time. These are but a couple of topics that are available for you to offer advice, warn others about, discuss with other Marines, etc, or just vent your frustrations about. So pull up a foot-locker and start shooting the breeze, the forums are for you. Lost Your Password? If you have forgotten your User ID and Password you can be quickly and easily reminded by clicking on the "Reminder" link contained on the Login page or following this Link. Your Username and Password will be immediately sent to you by e-mail. Comments/Suggestions Please forward any comments or suggestions that you feel would further improve the website to info@marines.togetherweserved.com or just reply to this newsletter. Enjoyed This Newsletter? Please forward this on to any other Marines you know. As TWS grows so does its potential to find old buddies and new friends as well as creating a vibrant and enjoyable Marine Community representing all eras from WW2 to present day. Help TWS Grow! For every five Marines who join TWS from your invitation, you'll be rewarded with 6 months FREE Full Membership allowing you special access to all the premium areas of the TWS website! Your support will also be recognized by a special "Recruiting Ribbon" placed on your LH Profile Page -- and a bronze star for every five new members you invite! By inviting other Marines to join this site you not only greatly increase the chances for Members to find others with whom they served, but the site becomes even more enjoyable through the increased interaction between Marines from all eras. Inviting other Marines to join couldn't be simpler, just click the Invite tab at the top of the page and fill out the form, TWS will send the invite for you. OpSec  POW-MIA - You are Not Forgotten!  |
Notes from the TWS Head-Shed  The Air Force Rumor Mill A PowerPoint OPSEC "training aid" was created by a field grade officer in a Special Operations Unit at Hurlburt Field, and e-mailed to OPSEC coordinators and PAO offices, throughout the Air Force, on January 30th. The problem with this document was that it was not properly researched, contained completely erroneous and misleading information, and entirely missed the point of what TWS is really all about. Since that time, the same brief has become a chain email that is now making it's way through all services. The fact that all TWS websites are run entirely by former US Marines, Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen to the highest professional standards expected by its military personnel Members was mentioned nowhere in the brief. The PowerPoint appeared to convey the impression that TWS is run by faceless foreign nationals, and not Maj. Wes Prater (USMC Retired), Sgt.Maj. Joe Armstrong (USMC Retired), SCPO Anthony Costello (USN Retired), and SMSgt. Jim Franklin (USAF Retired), who head TWS's "sharp end." The PowerPoint expounds further on other misgivings and suppositions, geared towards stirring discomfort and possibly even paranoia, but made no mention of the fact that TWS has operated successfully for over four years with its Marines and Navy sites, without one report of any OPSEC incident in that entire time concerning any of its 500,000 Members. Because of their military training, TWS Members do use the same common sense regarding posting operationally-sensitive information on their profile as they would in any other environment, particularly those deployed as boots on the ground in combat zones. Members appreciate the fact that TWS not only has effective information-protection mechanisms - member contact information is automatically hidden by default and members can privacy-protect any sensitive information, including photographs, by way of a simple check box - but TWS Members are also fellow GIs, and are diligent when it comes to "watching the backs" of their Shipmates, Brothers and Wingmen. TWS simply provides additional means for Members to search for others they may have served with, along with dedicated forums and messaging facilities to enable Members to enjoy the camaraderie of other service personnel. In other words, TWS is a communications company that represents no threat to OpSec beyond that presented by any other means of communication. A Navy TWS Member summarized the TWS spirit very succinctly in the following taken from one of our recent Forums: For those military branches that block this site because they see it as a threat, I think they need to do a little more research. I don't think you'll find a more closely guarded group in the public domain." Even their own criminal investigative agency, AFOSI, also bought into the faulty gouge. This lead to a video news package being produced by an AFN outlet in Incirlik, Turkey, which was then installed on every official USAF command website urging airmen to avoid joining the Air Force "My Space" owned by a "German company operating out of Nova Scotia!" It took several days and many phone calls to get this video removed from these websites. TWS is here to stay and will continue to provide honest service to your our users with absolute transparency of our operations. We are an organization that exsits for the sole purpose of helping military members to get and stay connected. I will close with a reminder of the Marines.TWS Mission Statement from our Home Page: If you or anyone you know would like additional information on this issue please contact me directly. Maj Wesley Prater USMC (Ret) photo submitted by: Photo posted by Greg McCourt on the memorial profile for Maj Percy Cornell Featured Upgrades this Month Cross Site Invites
Which means that 6 have joined on this site and 2 on cross site invites. Founders Ribbon
Unofficial Certificates
Larger Official Badges
TWS Get-Together - "Island Storm 2008"  Registration is Completed - There will be more than 125 of us gathering at The Island next month! TWS Get Together - Island Storm 2008 What: The first "Officially Sponsored" TWS Get-TogetherWhere: MCRD Parris Island, SCWhen: Friday/Saturday, 11&12 April 2008Sorry, but registration for this event closed on March 15th due to time requirements to lock-on vendor services, buses, etc. If you registered but have not yet submitted payment, it's due now! Payment to vendors is due this week for services to be provided. PFC Jack Lucas (Medal of Honor, Iwo Jima) has graciously agreed to be the TWS Guest of Honor at this event and will conduct a book signing of his book "Indestructible" the day before the event at the MCA Book Store on the Island.Special Thanks to our Corporate Supporters of this event! Devil Dog Brew Combat Bet Poker Chips The Corps Store SemperToons We'll see you there! Buddies Found - TWS Success Stories! Can you find Marines on TWS?
Marine Corps History - Marines Guard the Mail - 1921
Violence and robbery brought a new and entirely different role for the Marines as the year 1926 progressed. In Elizabeth, New Jersey, on 14 October 1926, the brutal robbery and killing of a U.S. Mail truck driver forced President Calvin Coolidge to turn to the Marine Corps for assistance in the civilian community. By Presidential Order, 2,500 Marines proceeded on duty to form the Western Mail Guards. The Commandant, anticipating the Presidential Order, on 18 October had directed the Commanding General, Headquarters, Department of the Pacific, located in San Francisco to: Military News - Around the Services
MULLEN DOWN UNDER - ADM Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reviews an Australian Defence Forces honor cordon during a welcoming ceremony this month in Australia's capital territory, Canberra. Mullen and SECDEF Robert Gates were Down Under for meetings to discuss future US-Australian defense matters.
- US, Australia reinforce defense relationships - Seven Army, USMC units to leave Iraq by July - Troops help southern Baghdad poultry industry - US urges 'swift conclusion' to Turkish operations in Iraq - Cincinnati veterans get help through employment services - Former Marine, now Soldier, leads by example
SECDEF VISITS INDONESIA - Indonesian Commander Boy Sahril Qamar greets U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates with a salute at his arrival recently in Jakarta, Indonesia. Gates met with Indonesian leaders and gave remarks at the Indonesian Council on World Affairs.- DoD photo by TSgt. Jerry Morrison
HITTING THE SILK OVER THE PHILIPPINES - Members of US Army Special Forces leap out the back of a C-17 Globemaster III at an altitude of 6,000 feet during a high altitude, low opening (HALO) training exercise, during the joint-national Balikatan 2008 in the Philippines. - DoD photo by LCpl. Ronald W. Stauffer ARMY - Army Reserve seeks to partner with business - US, Philippine troops jump in Balikatan 2008 - Wounded Warriors see new Vincenza facility near completion - Army to award first Sioux the Medal of Honor - LGEN Austin assumes command of MNC-Iraq CHECKING-OUT KARMA - Marine General James T. Conway, Commandant of the Marine Corps, walks through the streets of Karma, Iraq during a recent visit to the city's Joint Security Station this month. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, who live and work out of the station, had the chance to meet with the Commandant and ask him questions about their role in the region's future.- USMC photo by Cpl. Nicholas J. Linenemann AIR FORCE - Honduran, USAF firefighters exchange knowledge, skills - MQ-1 Predator destroys enemy compound - AF leaders discuss future challenges - 'Smurfs up!", Keesler Hurricane Hunters ready for another season - Airmen reach-out to African orphans - RED HORSE team improves flightline operations
SOLDIERS, AIRMEN BRAWL...IN TRAINING - Army PVT John Carduff (in ACUs) and Air Force SrA Michael Brooks (in BDUs) engage in hand-to-hand combat at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea. The training, a standard part of the Army's warrior ethos, is now being offered to Airmen at Kunsan to enhance mission-effectiveness between the two services. SrA Brooks is assigned to the 8th Maintenance Squadron and PVT Carduff is with C Battery, 1-44 Air Defense Artillery Battalion.- USAF photo by SrA Giang Nguyen MARINE CORPS - Afghan NCOs gain experience, knowledge from Marines - Iraqi, US kids meet through letters - War simulation tests Okinawa EOD Marines - Sailor proves self under fire, recalls incident - MCRD San Diego museum docent leaves legacy of knowledge
PREFLIGHT CHECK - Marine Corps Capt. Heather R. Holbert conducts a preflight inspection of her CH-53E Super Stallion on the flight deck of the USS Tarawa, under way in the Persian Gulf, Feb. 12, 2008. Holbert is assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Reinforced 166.- Photo by MC1 Richard Doolin TWS Marine Store - For All Your Marine Merchandise Needs! Pay a visit to our online TWS Marine Store. For all your Marine Merchandise needs - Shirts, Jackets, Hats, Jewelry, Footwear, Medals, Patches and much, much more! (The Marine Store can also be found under the "Marine Store" tab or on the left hand Home Page just as you log into TWS) Over 9000 Quality Items at lowest prices and a 30 day money back guarantee! Here are some brand new items just arrived:    
"I'm, a new customer, and a satisfied one at that. Your service is excellent, and so are your prices - talk about time to receive items! Its service like the old days. Semper Fi" Thank you for your support of the TWS Marine Store. All Store proceeds go towards advertising the TWS website, bringing more Marines to the TWS Community. Member Comments " " Thanks for the assistance and many more thanks for your efforts to keep Marines in contact with Marines. Even though the other services have their sites now, I doubt they have the same Esprit de Corps that we Marines have. Its great to know that I can talk with any Marine, from any generation, and we automatically share that same bond, regardless of MOS, unit, rank, or time in service! Semper Fidelis, Doug Lutz, MSgt USMC (ret.)" TWS Invite Cards - Free for the asking Pre-printed TWS invitation cards are always available and they're free to any member. These cards are a great ice-breaker to start conversations with other Marines and they're the perfect tool to help Spread The Word about TWS.  Trade Banner Links with TWS  If you operate a Marine orientated website and are willing to trade links with TWS, click here for information on posting a TWS banner on your site. In return, please contact us at info@marines.togetherweserved.com with your site's URL, up to 100 words describing your website and a 468x60 website banner in jpeg format, if available. We'll be happy to post a reciprocal link in our Preferred Marine Links Section in the category of your choice. TWS Marine Links Pages are conveniently organized under different categories including Marine Associations, MCL Detachments, Marine Businesses, Marine Charities and others. Complimentary Upgrade to Those Serving in OIF/OEF  SemperToon of the Month
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"I have been trying to find my best friend from Viet Nam for years. I posted an unlocated profile for him this morning. Got a message form Cpl George Reilly this evening giving me his address and phone no. I called the no. and , sure enough it was my old friend ! Trouble was, we both had too many questions to make any sense. Thanks George !! I'm in your debt."
"I will continue to spread the word... because of your site I have been put in contact with 4 old enlisted buddies that I have not heard from in over 20 years... Thanks!"
"...I had set up my profile then found where I could do one for my dad. After I put his info in, I saw two people on here that was in his platoon. Knowing the story from my uncle how I was named after someone that my dad was in boot with, I sent a message to him, as he was listed. Low and behold, it was him! I had tried a few years ago to find him, but you know the drill have kids, get married, etc etc and things fly by, and its just not on the front burner. We have been chatting in emails since, and I plan on stopping in to meet him and his wife, when my family and I go to NY this summer. I am looking forward to it. He has actually help me put some closure on my dad, since the last time I saw him I was 36 years ago. Thanks TWS for a very well thought out site. Semper Fi"
