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.
Base, Station or City 2nd Mar Div Food Team/ Camp Lejeune
State/Country North Carolina
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2nd Marine Division Details
The 2nd Marine Division (2nd MARDIV) is a division of the United States Marine Corps, which forms the ground combat element of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF). The division is based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and headquartered at Julian C. Smith Hall.
The 2nd Marine Division earned renown in World War II, distinguishing itself at Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa
The lineal forebearer of the 2nd Marine Division is the 2nd Marine Brigade, which was activated on 1 July 1936 at San Diego, California.
The 2nd Marine Division was officially organized on February 1, 1941 at Camp Elliott, California by change of designation from the 2nd Marine Brigade.
Best Moment Major H.C. Johnson, selected me to be the IIC of the 2nd Mar Div Food Management Team. It was quite an honor.
Worst Moment I had to write an unstisfactory report, on field equipment that I was tasked to inspect for mount out readiness, and functional for feeding troops in the field. My report goes to the Commanding General for action. I loathed submitting unsat reports, but unsat equipment in the field, would have grave consequences on the welfare of troops. The Bn cmdr who had to answer to the General was my old CO from Morocco, ten years previously.
Chain of Command Major H.C.Johnson, MGySgt.McHenry(Div. Food Tech.)
Other Memories Major Johnson, on occasion would have me type outgoing correspondence. Top McHenry would proof read it, then he would pass it on to Major Johnson for signature. One day he found a typo error, and called me in his office. He said,"Gunny, are you trying to get me locked up?" That was his way of letting me know there was an error. He had a dry sense of humor, but he was a Great Food Service Officer, well known throughout the Corps.
