Enjoying life, as we travel, be it on a cruise, flight, or a car trip. So much to see, and so little time remaining. Every day is a gift to be thankful for. Still, much more to see and do, as we continue the march.
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Enjoying my full retirement from the USMC,(20 yrs),and the Department of Agriculture(22yrs) as a Federal Meat & Poultry Inspector. I conducted anti, and post mortem inspections on all red meat species, that are sold in commerce. I have also been tasked with inspecting equine(horses) for export to France. Inspected poultry, and red meat in slaughter plants, and processing plants, from Maine to Virginia. Worked with Veterinarians on pathology dispositions of all species of red meat, and poultry. Conducted Pre-operational, and operational inspections of facilities, and plant personnel. Had to ensure product ingredient formulations were being adhered to. Restaurants, and supermarkets were not under our control. Only Federally regulated establishments were inspected, by the field Inspectors. We were considered the "Police Force", for the meat, and poultry industry. Consumer protection was our ultimate responsibility, and goal.
1st Battalion, 3d Marines (1/3) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Nicknamed the "Lava Dogs", the battalion consists of approximately 800 Marines and Sailors and falls under the command of the 3d Marine Regiment of the 3rd Marine Division.
Best Friends Sgt. Sleff, Cpl. Reipma,Sgt. Ruben James
Mess Sgt.'s I'll never forget: GYSgt.s Ray Ziman, Murr, SSgt.s J.J. Cangilosi,and Robert Backus.
Best Moment When I was promoted to "Buck Sergeant".
Worst Moment We were supposed to go home in August, 1959, but got extended 4 months, due to USMC new policy replacing a Bn. with another Bn.Therefore, many individual Marines from various outfits assembled at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, and became members of the 2nd Bn. 3rd Marines. December, 1959 we sailed for the USA as a reinforced Bn.as a replacement Bn.
Chain of Command Major General David M. Shoup was our Commanding General, until he was selected to be our next USMC Commandant. This caused many of our senior LT. Generals to submit retirement papers.
Other Memories My tour of Duty with 1/3/3 1958-1959: Floated around the Island of Quamoy China(show of force) Landed on the coast of Korea, marched approx. 20 miles inland to Po Hang Dong, to conduct warfare excersizes with the ROK Marines. Then we sailed for Mt. Fuji, Japan for more war games.
