Served on TAG at Marines-TogetherWeServed, as Special Administrator at inception, now fully retired.
Former Editor of "The Seahorse" the newsletter for the United States Seagoing Marine Association, Inc.
Worked in IT/IS for Nestle, SA as a second career after moving to Florida, then consulting to Surety Companies before finally retiring from work.
"Dunmarchin"
Other Comments:
Major of Armor and Infantry, Army of the United States(Ret). Recalled to Active Duty from retirement for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm/Provide Comfort. Discharged back to Retired List of Army of the United States. Served 34 years active duty and reserve duty.
Best Friends Jules Berman, Former Marine,MARDET, USS Valley Forge. Buddy Johnson, Former Marine, MARDET, USS Intrepid
Best Moment Being selected to serve in Color Guard for Drill and Ceremonies, and participating in Honor Guard for arriving dignitaries. The Drum & Bugle Corps striking up "Semper Fidelis" on the command "March" for passing in review would cause severe emotions to surface, and still does.
Worst Moment Making the decision to not ship over in the Marine Corps. I loved the Corps but was very uncertain of my future, and no one counseled me regarding re-enlistment, nor that my GCT score was high enough to make me eligible for OCS.
Chain of Command Marine Corps Schools conducted Basic and Advanced Courses for Officers, as well as PLC and OCS classes. SDT supported the training of these schools, and consisted of two Companies at the time I served there. I seldom saw the Commander or First Sgt. and do not recall their names. Platoon Sgt. were replaced with great frequency in SDT, because most were "short-timers" on their sunset tour. We were a detached Company of 2MARDIV but I never knew which Bn or Regiment.
Other Memories Liberty in Washington, D.C. and hoping Johnson's car would make it back on the gas in the tank, and we with no money to buy gas. Coasting down the hills towards Quantico, in neutral, conserving gasoline.
Learning the "Slam/Slide" method of marching with the Honor Guard, did not have to learn modified Manual of Arms for this method, since I carried Old Glory, and got blown around by the strong winds, anchored by a couple of heavy weight Marines. Slide was a half step to prevent sinking into the grass surfaces, and falling on your kister, plus it looks pretty sharp once you get the hang of it.
