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.
1965-1966, 3381, Marine Barracks Parris Island, SC
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Best Friends Sgt. L.B. Stanton, SSgt. Harry Tajerian.
Our Cooks, all good men: Cpl John Morrow, Cpl Roosevelt Smith, Cpl Horniak, and others who names escape me with age, and time.
Best Moment When I was selected, and promoted to SSgt.
Worst Moment During Jewish Passover ceremonies, we requested extra recruits to help with the placement, and serving of food. A Recruit came in the back door of the Mess hall, and I immediately put him to work. He kept trying to speak to me, and I kept telling him to be quiet, and keep working. After the dinner, and services were over, I asked him what was so important that he wanted to talk to me, when we were all so busy. He said,"Sir, I'm a Jewish Recruit, and I wanted to partake in our holiday celebration". I said,"why didn't you tell me?" He said,"I tried to." That incident could have had a career altering effect, if you know what I mean.
Chain of Command Mess Chiefs, SSgt.Harry Tajerian, and GySgt. Bill Loveland(retread for Vietnam)
Other Memories Had desire to be a Drill Instructor. I was going to request orders for D.I. School, when a few of my Buddy DI's talked me out of it. I.e, three on, and one off shift, my temper could wash my career down the drain, and last but not least, Recruits can drive a sane man crazy.