Criteria The Coast Guard Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Commandant and designated subordinate awarding authorities to any unit which has distinguished itself by valorous or extremely meritorious servi... The Coast Guard Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Commandant and designated subordinate awarding authorities to any unit which has distinguished itself by valorous or extremely meritorious service not involving combat (but in support of Coast Guard operations), which renders the unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar services. MoreHide
Description COAST GUARD UNIT COMMENDATION FOR THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY -011/14
1. This morning, in recognition of the outstanding and unparalleled
achievements of the U.S. Coas... COAST GUARD UNIT COMMENDATION FOR THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY -011/14
1. This morning, in recognition of the outstanding and unparalleled
achievements of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary at the time of its 75th
anniversary, the Commandant of the Coast Guard awarded the Coast Guard Unit
Commendation to all Auxiliarists who have served during the past five years.
The citation follows:
The Commandant of the Coast Guard takes pleasure in presenting the COAST
GUARD UNIT COMMENDATION to:
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
"For exceptionally meritorious service from June 24, 2009 to June 23,
2014, while providing unprecedented levels of dedicated public service and
operational support to the U. S. Coast Guard's missions. Demonstrating
remarkable professionalism and boating safety expertise, the Auxiliary
performed over 1.1 million vessel safety checks and marine dealer visits,
delivered over 540 thousand hours of boating safety course instruction and
conducted over 809 thousand hours of public outreach. Displaying superior
underway and airborne operational proficiency, Auxiliarists logged over 19.8
million hours of support and patrol missions, saved over one thousand lives,
assisted over 20 thousand boaters in distress and prevented the loss of more
than 185 million dollars in property. The Auxiliary always answered the
call, remaining in lockstep with the Coast Guard's response to every major
incident. In 2010, unique Auxiliary talents were brought to bear in the
international response to the Haitian earthquake, blazing new trails in the
application of social media to locate and save dozens of trapped victims.
Also during that year, well-qualified Auxiliarists filled essential incident
command post watch positions and augmented active duty units to support the
Deepwater Horizon response. Similarly in 2012, Auxiliary commitment
following Super Storm SANDY and Hurricane IRENE was instrumental to
effective Coast Guard response and recovery operations. The Auxiliary
consistently found innovative ways to support the Coast Guard, including
establishment of the Auxiliary Food Services program which trained
Auxiliarists to augment Coast Guard galleys, afloat and ashore. Auxiliarists
involved with Public Affairs, Interpreter Corps, America's Waterway Watch,
and many other programs further contributed to Coast Guard success by
volunteering their professional talents, mastery of trade, and disciplined
initiative wherever and whenever needed. The Auxiliary's unwavering efforts
directly contributed to unprecedented national boating safety achievements,
highlighted in 2013 with the fewest boating fatalities in 50 years. Despite
incredible challenges amid keen competition for America's volunteers, the
Auxiliary grew its membership, provided over 22 million hours of
inspirational support to the Coast Guard, and kept our Nation's coasts,
lakes, and waterways safe and secure. The professionalism, pride, and
devotion to duty displayed by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary are in
keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Coast Guard."
//s//
P. F. ZUKUNFT
Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard
Commandant MoreHide
Best Friends
All the Marines in this tight, close knit unit.
Best Moment
Four stand out: 1st - Delivery day when the system arrived. 2nd - First deployment off the LST. 3rd - Ribbon Cutting w BGen Wineglass 4th - Deployment out to 29 Palms.
Worst Moment
Leaving the unit.
Other Memories
We all did many things... I worked hard... and filled various billiets
We had to make everything work... From my duties in the Systems Dept, to setup and stringing wire, to generator operations... you did what you had to do.
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The Combined Arms Exercise (CAX) program at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twenty-nine Palms, California, is the Marine Corps' most advanced live-fire unit-level combined arms tr
The Combined Arms Exercise (CAX) program at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twenty-nine Palms, California, is the Marine Corps' most advanced live-fire unit-level combined arms training program for ground and air fire support with maneuver at the tactical level. The Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command at Twentynine Palms is the premier live-fire base in the Marine Corps. Each year roughly one-third of the Fleet Marine Force and Marine Reserve units -- some 50,000 Marines in all -- participate in the base's training exercise program. It draws military personnel from all over the world for Combined Arms Exercises. A CAX involves several hundred Marines playing a war game against a fictitious enemy in which ground troops, armor, artillery, and aircraft engage enemy movements simultaneously.
The Marine Corps' Combined Arms Exercise (CAX) Training Program, developed to enable commanders and Marines to practice combat essentials skills, began in 1975 and allows for both brigade and battalion sized live-fire and maneuver exercises. The operating procedures permit Marines training at the Combat Center to maneuver both on foot and mounted on vehicles through live-ordnance impact areas. It further permits most air and ground weapons commonly found in a Marine Air Ground Task Force to be employed closely, in accordance with current doctrine in a combined arms setting.
The procedures taught at CAX (Combined Arms Exercise) are applicable across all terrain, not just desert warfare. Similar training is not possible aboard other bases. There are too many constraints," Taylor said, adding that "internal friction" such as broken equipment and loss of communications adds to the realism of CAX training. Marines can't effectively train for this set of target skills with MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear or force-on-force exercises. With new technology, services have become more inclined to depend heavily on non-live-fire target training. Combined arms skills are perishable and demand frequent sustainment.... More
Description Exercise Ocean Venture 86 was a joint military exercise sponsored by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and held in the Caribbean in 1986. The exercise involved the participation of 20,000 US military personneExercise Ocean Venture 86 was a joint military exercise sponsored by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and held in the Caribbean in 1986. The exercise involved the participation of 20,000 US military personnel with the aim of providing a military presence in the region, improving infrastructure, and providing training to various military units, including the SSU of the Grenadian police force. The exercise was one of the largest such exercises in the region since World War II.
ROOSEVELT ROADS NAVAL STATION, Puerto Rico -- Hundreds of U.S. and Caribbean troops assembled for simultaneous mock invasions today of Puerto Rico and Grenada -- the island nation a U.S.-led force stormed three years ago.
The joint maneuvers, nicknamed Ocean Venture '86, are aimed at presenting a show of force in the region and at improving communications between the various armed forces, spokesmen say.
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The October 1983 invasion of Grenada was reportedly marredby numerous coordination foulups. Nineteen American troops died and 90 were wounded during the U.S.-led action to oust radicals who had overthrown leftist Prime Minister Maurice Bishop.
In today's assaults, some 1,500 troops from the 22nd Marine Amphibious Unit and the 101st Army Airborne Division will storm the island of Vieques just south of Puerto Rico as 750 other troops invade Grenada by air.
The invasion force will shell the Vieques beach before going ashore, then will battle towards Camp Garcia airfield. According to a scenario for the maneuvers, a band of rebels will defend the airfield.
The Ocean Venture maneuvers, which began April 28 and end next Sunday, involve 10,000 U.S. and Caribbean troops from Jamaica and members of the Regional Security System.
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The RSS of eight eastern Caribbean countries was formed in 1982 amid fears over the close ties between Grenada's government at that time and Cuba and the Soviet Union. U.S. officials have estimated the RSS has cost the United States $20 million and $30 million in training and equipment.
The Marines steamed toward the southern corner of Vieques in a five-ship flotilla led by the helicopter assault ship USS Iwo Jima. The Army troops were arriving aboard C-130 transport planes.
Criteria The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve to recognize good behavior and faithful service in the U.S. ... The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve to recognize good behavior and faithful service in the U.S. Marine Corps while on active duty for a specified period of time. MoreHide
Comments Unites States Marine Corps
Certificate of Good Conduct
Corporal Stephen B Fletcher 4034 USMC
Having conducted yourself in a creditable manner, you are, by direction f the Commandant of the Marine Corps, ... Unites States Marine Corps
Certificate of Good Conduct
Corporal Stephen B Fletcher 4034 USMC
Having conducted yourself in a creditable manner, you are, by direction f the Commandant of the Marine Corps, awarded a Good Conduct Medal First Award for the period 03AUG1982 to 02AUG1985. Your conduct during this period denotes honest and faithful service in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps.
Description
The Combined Arms Exercise (CAX) program at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twenty-nine Palms, California, is the Marine Corps' most advanced live-fire unit-level combined arms tr
The Combined Arms Exercise (CAX) program at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twenty-nine Palms, California, is the Marine Corps' most advanced live-fire unit-level combined arms training program for ground and air fire support with maneuver at the tactical level. The Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command at Twentynine Palms is the premier live-fire base in the Marine Corps. Each year roughly one-third of the Fleet Marine Force and Marine Reserve units -- some 50,000 Marines in all -- participate in the base's training exercise program. It draws military personnel from all over the world for Combined Arms Exercises. A CAX involves several hundred Marines playing a war game against a fictitious enemy in which ground troops, armor, artillery, and aircraft engage enemy movements simultaneously.
The Marine Corps' Combined Arms Exercise (CAX) Training Program, developed to enable commanders and Marines to practice combat essentials skills, began in 1975 and allows for both brigade and battalion sized live-fire and maneuver exercises. The operating procedures permit Marines training at the Combat Center to maneuver both on foot and mounted on vehicles through live-ordnance impact areas. It further permits most air and ground weapons commonly found in a Marine Air Ground Task Force to be employed closely, in accordance with current doctrine in a combined arms setting.
The procedures taught at CAX (Combined Arms Exercise) are applicable across all terrain, not just desert warfare. Similar training is not possible aboard other bases. There are too many constraints," Taylor said, adding that "internal friction" such as broken equipment and loss of communications adds to the realism of CAX training. Marines can't effectively train for this set of target skills with MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear or force-on-force exercises. With new technology, services have become more inclined to depend heavily on non-live-fire target training. Combined arms skills are perishable and demand frequent sustainment.... More
Memories Some more Marine Corps "Firsts"
First air transportation of the DFASC First dessert operations of the Some more Marine Corps "Firsts"
First air transportation of the DFASC First dessert operations of the DFASC First radio transmission of the data (Comm links)
First time some of the guys had been out west...... More
Description 30 April - 16 May – More than 43,000 U.S. military personnel, including 1,200 Marines of the II Marine Amphibious Force, participated in Exercise Solid Shield ‘85. The purpose of the operation was to 30 April - 16 May – More than 43,000 U.S. military personnel, including 1,200 Marines of the II Marine Amphibious Force, participated in Exercise Solid Shield ‘85. The purpose of the operation was to exercise command and control of military forces in a simulated combat environment. Solid Shield ‘85 was conducted along the East Coast and the adjacent waters and was highlighted by an air assault and amphibious landing at Camp Lejeune. The exercise was the 22d in a series of joint exercises conducted annually by the Commander in Chief Atlantic Command.... More
Memories A lot of Marine Corps "firsts" were accomplished.
First deployment of a mainframe computer First shipbA lot of Marine Corps "firsts" were accomplished.
First deployment of a mainframe computer First shipboard operations at sea First beach invasion of deployed mainframe
For a lot of the guys it was their first time on a ship and at sea... I had been on a few before... ... More
Criteria The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces in the grades of lieutenant commander (or major) and below. It is awarded for meritorious service or achieveme... The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces in the grades of lieutenant commander (or major) and below. It is awarded for meritorious service or achievement in either combat or noncombat based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature but which does not warrant a Navy Commendation Medal or higher. It may not be awarded for service involving participation in aerial flight after January 1, 1969. MoreHide
Criteria The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous ... The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous or meritorious achievement which renders that unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Navy Unit Commendation. MoreHide
Criteria The Humanitarian Service Medal is an individual award, presented to individuals who are physically present at the site of immediate relief and who directly contribute to and influence the humanitarian... The Humanitarian Service Medal is an individual award, presented to individuals who are physically present at the site of immediate relief and who directly contribute to and influence the humanitarian action. The Humanitarian Service Medal is only awarded for service during the identified "period of immediate relief;" eligibility for the Humanitarian Service Medal terminates once (if) the humanitarian action evolves into an "established ongoing operation beyond the initial emergency condition." MoreHide
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Hurricane Diana Relief 10 SEP-08 OCT 1984 North Carolina
Criteria The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, f... The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, for 12 months accumulated sea duty, or for duty with the Fleet Marine Force that includes at least one deployment of 90 consecutive days. MoreHide
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6FSK, SvcCo, HqSvcBn, 3dFSSG, FMFPac 04JUL1983 to 31DEC1983
Supply Co, 3d Supply BN (Rein), 3dFSSG, FMFPac 01JAN1984 to 29FEB1984
6FSK, SvcCo, HqSvcBn, 3dFSSG, FMFPac 01MAR1984 to 26JUN1984
Description Team Spirit was a joint military training exercise of United States Forces Korea and the Military of South Korea held between 1976 and 1993. The exercise was scheduled from 1994 to 1996 but cancelled Team Spirit was a joint military training exercise of United States Forces Korea and the Military of South Korea held between 1976 and 1993. The exercise was scheduled from 1994 to 1996 but cancelled in each year as part of diplomacy to encourage the Government of North Korea to disable the North Korean nuclear weapons program. The North Korea regime abandoned talks following the January 1986 Team Spirit exercises, and in late 1992, North Korea unilaterally withdrew from the South-North High-Level Talks on the pretext of the 1993 Team Spirit exercise.
Until 2007 the exercise had been called "Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration of Forces" (RSOI). As of March 2008, it is called Key Resolve. North Korea has denounced the joint military exercise as a "war game aimed at a northward invasion."... More
Memories
Last exercise before rotating back to the States... Orders to Camp LeJeune...
Description Hurricane Diana was the fourth tropical storm, the first hurricane, the first major hurricane, and the strongest storm of the 1984 Atlantic hurricane season. Diana was the first major hurricane to hitHurricane Diana was the fourth tropical storm, the first hurricane, the first major hurricane, and the strongest storm of the 1984 Atlantic hurricane season. Diana was the first major hurricane to hit the U.S. East Coast in nearly 20 years. Watches and warnings were issued for the storm along the East coast between eastern Florida and Virginia. It caused moderate damage in North Carolina while it looped offshore and after it made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane. Forming on September 8, Diana moved northward and wandered across North Carolina for a couple of days during mid-September, dropping heavy rainfall. Once it left the state and accelerated east-northeast, Diana quickly evolved into an extratropical cyclone. Damages to the United States totaled $65.5 million (1984 USD). Three indirect fatalities were caused by the cyclone.... More
People You Remember
Hurricane Diana
Memories With Category 4 winds of 135 mph (217 km/h), Diana threatened to become the most intense hurricane tWith Category 4 winds of 135 mph (217 km/h), Diana threatened to become the most intense hurricane to strike North Carolina since Hurricane Hazel in 1954. However, it looped and weakened just offshore and made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane.... More
The U.S. Multinational Force (USMNF) operated in Beirut, Lebanon from 25 August 1982 to 26 February 1984. During this period four different MAUs served as peacekeepers. The terrorist bombing of the US
The U.S. Multinational Force (USMNF) operated in Beirut, Lebanon from 25 August 1982 to 26 February 1984. During this period four different MAUs served as peacekeepers. The terrorist bombing of the US Marines barracks became a quintessential exemplar of the conditions under which military intervention may not be effective.
Israeli-Palestinian fighting in July 1981 was ended by a cease-fire arranged by U.S. President Ronald Reagan's special envoy, Philip C. Habib, and announced on July 24, 1981. The cease-fire was respected during the next 10 months, but a string of incidents, including PLO rocket attacks on northern Israel, led to the 06 June 1982, Israeli ground attack into Lebanon to remove PLO forces. Israeli forces moved quickly through south Lebanon, encircling west Beirut by mid-June and beginning a three-month siege of Palestinian and Syrian forces in the city.
Throughout this period, which saw heavy Israeli air, naval, and artillery bombardments of west Beirut, Ambassador Habib worked to arrange a settlement. In August 1982, he was successful in bringing about an agreement for the evacuation of Syrian troops and PLO fighters from Beirut. The agreement also provided for the deployment of a three-nation Multinational Force (MNF) during the period of the evacuation, and by late August 1982, U.S. Marines, as well as French and Italian units, had arrived in Beirut. On 10 August 1982 the alert posture of the Mediterranean Amphibious Ready Group was heightened in light of a likely deployment as part of a peacekeeping force to oversee the evacuation of Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) forces from West Beirut.
The 32d Marine Amphibious Unit (MAU) from Camp Lejeune deployed to Beirut to oversee the safe departure of thousands of Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) fighters out of the war-torn city. On 24 August (EDP), the first of 800 Marines began going ashore at Beirut as part of a joint U.S.-French peacekeeping force. When the evacuation ended, these units departed. On 8 September, following the removal of the PLO forces from West Beirut, the Marines redeployed aboard the MARG ships. The US Marines left on 10 September 1982.
In spite of the invasion, the Lebanese political process continued to function, and Bashir Gemayel was elected President in August, succeeding Elias Sarkis. On September 14, however, Bashir Gemayel was assassinated. On 15 September 1982, Israeli troops entered west Beirut. During the next three days, Lebanese militiamen massacred hundreds of Palestinian civilians in the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps in west Beirut. Bashir Gemayel's brother, Amine, was elected President by a unanimous vote of the parliament. He took office 23 September 1982.
MNF forces returned to Beirut at the end of September 1982 as a symbol of support for the government. On 22 September 1982, following the Phalangist Christian force massacre of Palestinians in the Sabra and Shatilla refugee camps, the Mediterranean Amphibious ready Group was ordered to the Eastern Mediterranean. President Ronald Reagan ordered the 32d MAU back into Lebanon to support the Lebanese Armed Forces where it was soon relieved by Camp Lejeune's 24th MAU. The 1st Battalion, 8th Marines Headquarters building was located at the Beirut International Airport and housed the Battalion Landing Team (BLT). From 27 September through 21 January 1983, two carriers were tethered to Lebanon to provide support for the Marine Corps forces ashore. On 11 February 1983, the response posture for carrier support was relaxed as the situation had stabilized. In February 1983, a small British contingent joined the U.S., French, and Italian MNF troops in Beirut.
On 17 May 1983, an agreement was signed by the representatives of Lebanon, Israel, and the United States that provided for Israeli withdrawal. Syria declined to discuss the withdrawal of its troops, effectively stalemating further progress.
The USMNF was initially successful; but, as the strategic and tactical situations changed, the peacekeepers came increasingly under fire. Opposition to the negotiations and to US support for the Gemayel regime led to a series of terrorist attacks in 1983 and 1984 on US interests, including the bombing on 18 April 1983 of the US embassy in west Beirut (63 dead), and of the US embassy annex in east Beirut on 20 September 1984 (8 killed).
Just before 6:30 a.m. on Oct. 23, 1983, a Mercedes truck passed a Lebanese checkpoint on the airport road without halting. The truck turned into the airport parking lot, circled twice and picked up speed for a deadly run at the headquarters building. Orders prohibited Marines from being locked and loaded, but small arms fire probably would not have made much difference, according to reports. A sentry did get some shots off with a pistol, however. The driver of the speeding van was determined to put a huge dent in the American presence in Lebanon. After breaking through several barriers, it sped between two sentry boxes and crashed through more obstacles, penetrating the building's first floor before detonating tons of explosives, taking the lives of 241 Marines, Sailors and soldiers, a majority of which were stationed at Camp Lejeune. Most died in their sleep or were crushed as the building collapsed, while a handful have died in the years that followed due to injuries sustained from the bombing.
On 3 December 1983, two F-14s flying over Lebanon were fired upon by Syrian antiaircraft artillery. On 4 December 1983, aircraft from Kennedy and Independence were launched against Syrian targets; two were shot down, and one U.S. airman was taken prisoner by Syrian troops.
The virtual collapse of the Lebanese army in February 1984, following the defection of many of its Muslim and Druze units to opposition militias, was a major blow to the government. As it became clear that the departure of the US Marines was imminent, the Gemayel Government came under increasing pressure from Syria and its Muslim Lebanese allies to abandon the May 17 accord. On 26 February 1984, the withdrawal of the USMC contingent of the international peacekeeping force was completed. The Lebanese Government announced on 05 March 1984 that it was canceling its unimplemented agreement with Israel.
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Memories
Support operations to supply the MAU's deployed. Ongoing Logistics...
Criteria The Navy Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in action against an enemy (but not suff... The Navy Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in action against an enemy (but not sufficiently to justify the award of the Presidential Unit Citation). It may also be awarded to a unit that distinguishes itself by extremely meritorious service not involving combat (but in support of military operations), which renders that unit outstanding when compared to other units performing similar service. MoreHide
Criteria The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous ... The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous or meritorious achievement which renders that unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Navy Unit Commendation. MoreHide
Criteria The Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal is awarded to Marine Corps personnel who land on foreign territory, engage in operations against armed opposition, or who operate under circumstances deemed to mer... The Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal is awarded to Marine Corps personnel who land on foreign territory, engage in operations against armed opposition, or who operate under circumstances deemed to merit special recognition and for which no campaign medal has been awarded. MoreHide
Comments Marine Corps Bulletin 1650 authorized awards for service in Lebanon. Navy Unit Commendations were approved for the following units: 32d Marine Amphibious Unit (MAU), for service 16 August to 10 Septem... Marine Corps Bulletin 1650 authorized awards for service in Lebanon. Navy Unit Commendations were approved for the following units: 32d Marine Amphibious Unit (MAU), for service 16 August to 10 September 1982; 24th MAU for service 29 October 1982 to 15 February 1983; and 22d MAU for service 14 February to 30 May 1983.
The Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal was awarded to: 32d MAU (20 August ? 31 October 1982), 24th MAU (1 November 1982 ? 14 February 1983), 22d MAU (15 February ? June 1983), 24th MAU (5 June ? 19 November 1983), and 31st MAU (11 September ? 10 October 1983).
The bulletin also authorized the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Grenada to units of the 22d MAU. MoreHide
Description Team Spirit was a joint military training exercise of United States Forces Korea and the Military of South Korea held between 1976 and 1993. The exercise was scheduled from 1994 to 1996 but cancelled Team Spirit was a joint military training exercise of United States Forces Korea and the Military of South Korea held between 1976 and 1993. The exercise was scheduled from 1994 to 1996 but cancelled in each year as part of diplomacy to encourage the Government of North Korea to disable the North Korean nuclear weapons program. The North Korea regime abandoned talks following the January 1986 Team Spirit exercises, and in late 1992, North Korea unilaterally withdrew from the South-North High-Level Talks on the pretext of the 1993 Team Spirit exercise.
Until 2007 the exercise had been called "Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration of Forces" (RSOI). As of March 2008, it is called Key Resolve. North Korea has denounced the joint military exercise as a "war game aimed at a northward invasion."... More
Best Moment
Graduation ~ 1st in class, Navy Achievement Medal, choice of duty station and promotion to LCpl.
Other Memories
Days walking from barracks to/from class, the chow hall, and the seeing the Marine traffic MP on the pedestal directing traffic at the 6 corner intersection
Worst Moment
There were a few, but they were overcome...
Chain of Command
CO Cmdr - 1Lt Gregory Series Officer - 1Lt Crook Series GySgt - GySgt Wimsatt SDI - Sgt Slusser ADI - Sgt Smith ADI - Sgt Allen
Other Memories
The Yellow Footprints Obstacle Course Circuit Course Confidence Course Rappelling Tower Grass & Firing weeks Gas Chamber and of course... the miles and miles of running and singing cadence
Criteria The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces in the grades of lieutenant commander (or major) and below. It is awarded for meritorious service or achieveme... The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces in the grades of lieutenant commander (or major) and below. It is awarded for meritorious service or achievement in either combat or noncombat based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature but which does not warrant a Navy Commendation Medal or higher. It may not be awarded for service involving participation in aerial flight after January 1, 1969. MoreHide
Comments
Awarded for graduating top of the class, also received my choice of duty stations.
Best Moment
US Navy Great Lakes Cruise - NJROTC Cadet
Other Memories
The ROBERT A. OWENS (DD-827) during two trips she did to the Great Lakes in 1978 and 1979. Starting in 1978, the USN initiated annual freshwater cruises to the Great Lakes to promote recruiting drives. At first, these inland forays involved destroyers but in the mid-1980s, they were taken over by PERRY class FFGs, LSTs and one FF (GLOVER). The last inland cruise was undertaken in 2000 when two minesweepers (DEFENDER & KINGFISHER) visited Great Lake ports. These cruises lasted from 2 to 3 months and were very popular at whatever ports the ships visited. This image is from Vercheres, Quebec August 1980.
Best Friends
US Navy Great Lakes Cruise - NJROTC Cadet
Best Moment
Boarding the two ships for tours, and then sailing out of Detroit on a Great Lakes Adventure.
Other Memories
On 21 June the destroyer in company with Davis (DD-937) and Robert A. Owens (DD-827) departed her home port and after off-loading ammunition at the Naval Weapons Station Charleston S.C. she set sail for a cruise of the Great Lakes. During this cruise over 190 000 visitors toured the three destroyers in both United States and Canadian cities. Port visits included Ogdensburg Oswego and Buffalo New York Erie Pa.; Toledo and Ashtabula Ohio; Detroit Mich. Montreal Quebec Toronto and Halifax Canada. William C. Lawe returned to New Orleans on 27 September.
Best Moment
US Navy Great Lakes Cruise - NJROTC Cadet
Other Memories
On 21 June the destroyer in company with Davis (DD-937) and Robert A. Owens (DD-827) departed her home port and after off-loading ammunition at the Naval Weapons Station Charleston S.C. she set sail for a cruise of the Great Lakes. During this cruise over 190 000 visitors toured the three destroyers in both United States and Canadian cities. Port visits included Ogdensburg Oswego and Buffalo New York Erie Pa.; Toledo and Ashtabula Ohio; Detroit Mich. Montreal Quebec Toronto and Halifax Canada. William C. Lawe returned to New Orleans on 27 September.
US Coast Guard - District 9 Central Region
Sector Detroit
Division 18 (Detroit River)
Flotilla 18-07 (Detroit)
Station Belle Isle, Detroit
District Staff Officer - Marine Safety
Staff Officer - Information Systems