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.
Best Friends Roger Jerome, John Catcher,Pvt. Butcher, Pvt. Allred, PFC Napoli, Bill Beck, and many others whose names escape me due to time, and CRS.
Best Moment Final field day, and graduation.
Worst Moment Was kept back three weeks, and had to start with a new platoon. Put in charge of a church detail. I lit the smoking lamp, and one of my D.I.'s found out. I was "physically" corrected.
Other Memories The comraderie of all us Recruits, working and living through the toughest experience of our lives, left a life long memory, that only Marines will ever know, and never forget.Pride was instilled in us forever.
