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, 2nd Marines is an Infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, consisting of approximately 900 Marines and sailors.
Active Years
June 1, 1933 �?? November 1947
October 1949 �?? present
Best Friends Sgt. Tom Reilly,Sgt.Tom Brown,Sgt.Bob Goodale,SSgt.Richard Chaisson,SSgt. Herbert H.Compton
Best Moment Always great to return home from the frequent deployments. We had a few non scheduled "mount outs"that took us away from our families. Meritorious promotion to Sgt.(E-5), a real best moment.
Worst Moment Having to say frequent goodbyes to Wife, and children.
Chain of Command Mess Mgt. Chief was Gy/Sgt. Wilkins, his Asst. was S/Sgt. Herbert H. Compton(The best Marine I ever worked with.) A real professional, and good Marine.
Other Memories The Med cruise has a lot of great memories. Christmas in Barcelona Spain, a week in Paris, with tours to the Louve, Eiffel Tower, the Versaille. On to Rome to visit St. Peters(Vatican City)had an audience with Pope PaulIV, then to the Roman Forum, The catacombs, the Apian Way, and the Colosium. Combined with an audience with Pope Paul. Then to Athens Greece to the Parthenon, Acropolis, and other sites.
