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Name: ED
MANNING |
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Rank:
SGT. |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● LAGOS from
2/65 to 3/66 |
| ● ANKARA from
3/65 to 3/67 |
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Date/Time:
11/9/2012 5:28:55 PM |
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Wishing all Marines a Happy Birthday.
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Name: David L
Carney (fp0usmc_452@msn.com)
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Rank:
Sgt |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Panama from
03/1984 to 05/1985 |
| ● Ankara from
05/1985 to 07/1986 |
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Reference:
Marine Corps Times |
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Date/Time:
10/2/2012 1:25:36 PM |
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| I
have quirt procrastinating and finally subitted
for membership. I believe the unknown 1984 Class
phote was from Feb 1984 to April 1984. I
recognized some of the personnel from when i was
awaiting orders and visa.
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Name: EDWARD
F. MANNING (MSG6567@AOL.COM)
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Rank:
SGT |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● LAGOS from
02/1965 to 03/1966 |
| ● ANKARA from
03/1966 to 03/1967 |
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Date/Time:
11/10/2011 4:52:49 AM |
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Happy Birthday Marines.
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Name: John J.
White (johnjela@hotmail.com)
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Rank:
Sgt |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Norfolk VA
from 03/01/1978 to 03/01/1979 |
| ● 1/9 3rdMar
from 03/10/1979 to 02/01/1980 |
| ● Ankara from
06/01/1980, 08/02/1981, to 08/01/1981, 01/28/83,
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| ● HongKong from
to |
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Reference:
Internet Search |
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Date/Time:
11/2/2011 11:50:58 AM |
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Would like to hear from any Marines I served
with. MSG duty was the best years I spent in the
Marine Corps. Best wishes to all. |
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Name: Stewart
Grant (sgrant@embassymarine.org)
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Rank:
MEGA Chairman of Board |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Ankara TR from
1961 to 1962 |
| ● Abidjan CI
from 1962 to 1963 |
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Date/Time:
8/30/2011 5:56:46 PM |
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Passing of William (Bill) McClure - MEGA Life
Member: It is my sad duty to inform the
membership that Bill McClure passed on 27 August
2011. Bill joined MEGA in 2007 and, four years
later, MEGA has lost a very valuable association
asset. Bill supported the association by being a
Director on the Board of Directors, the
Membership Chairperson and an Historical
Archives team member responsible for the China
and India detachments. His devotion to MEGA is
best acknowledged by his persistent efforts
towards increasing our membership numbers and
willingness to take on more tasks, when the need
arose. |
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Name: Don L
Henson (donh64@hotmail.com)
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Rank:
Cpl |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Ankara from
05/01/1961 to 05/01/1962 |
| ● Algiers from
05/01/1962 to 05/01/1963 |
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Date/Time:
8/21/2011 12:34:06 PM |
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Great Duty. We opened the Embassey in Algiers.
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Name: Joe
Mitchell (braniff2@sbcglobal.net)
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Rank:
Cpl |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Ankara, TR
from 10/15/62 to 01/15/65 |
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Reference:
Member |
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Date/Time:
5/2/2011 11:12:38 PM |
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Another great reunion. Had a great time and met
some new members... Wanted to Thank Chuck Norris
our reunion Chairman and MRP (Military Reunion
Planners) for all they did and the hard work
they did. Also wanted to thank two of my former
NCOIC's that attended. That would be one Gunny
Charles J. Caproni and S/Sgt Frank J. Mello.
Looking forward to Washington D.C. in 2012,
which will be the 15th Anniversary of MEGA.
Semper Fi |
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Name: Mike
Schrader (romns5.8@gmail.com)
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Rank:
SGT |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Ankara from
03/15/85 to 06/15/86 |
| ● Geneva from
06/15/86 to 09/15/87 |
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Reference:
Surfing |
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Date/Time:
2/5/2011 9:58:04 PM |
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Looking for Marines I served with.
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Name: Stewart
Grant (sgrant@embassymarine.org)
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Rank:
MEGA Webmaster |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Ankara from
1961 to 1962 |
| ● Abidjan from
1962 to 1963 |
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Reference:
Owner |
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Date/Time:
1/30/2011 9:04:07 AM |
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| 2011
MEGA BOARD OF DIRECTOR ELECTIONS The election
for MEGA Board Members will be coming up during
our next reunion in San Diego. The Board is
composed of nine members who serve three-year
terms with three terms up for election each
year. A Chairman and Vice-Chairman are elected
from within the Board, each serving a one-year
term. Serving on the Board are also the
Secretary and Treasurer, both of whom serve
three year terms. Additionally, the Board has an
appointed Legal Officer. The current Secretary
serves until 2012; and the current Treasurer
serves until 2013. Three positions for seats on
the Board of Directors will be open in 2011. An
ideal board is composed of experienced board
members who possess the knowledge and culture of
what has taken place in the past and new members
who can bring innovative and fresh ideas and
suggestions to a board. If you are interested in
running for the board, it is suggested you read
the Election Process Rules. Of particular
interest will be Section IV, Eligibility of
Candidates and Voters, Section V, Declaration of
Candidacy, and Section VI, Campaign Literature.
The rules can be found on the MEGA website, in
the Member’s Area. The link for the document is
“Voting Information”. Any interested member in
good standing who wishes to stand for the Board
should submit a biographical sketch of 125 words
or less by March 7, 2011. It is not required
(but recommended) that you also submit a photo.
Send to Virgil Johnson, Chairperson, Election
Committee, at 22 Constitution Blvd., Berlin, NJ
08009-1352 or at vjohnson@eticomm.net.
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Name: Jimmy
Dacey (JDacey75@hotmail.com)
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Rank:
GySgt. |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Frankfurt from
12/01/2001 to 12/01/2002 |
| ● Moscow from
01/01/2003 to 04/15/2004 |
| ● Ankara from
05/01/2004, 12/15/2004, to 12/01/2004,
05/01/2006, |
| ● Istanbul from
to |
|
Reference:
Just looking for MSG on Google. |
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Date/Time:
1/6/2011 9:37:41 AM |
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| Some
of the best training and memorable times in the
Corps for me were on MSG. Also, some of the best
damn Marines I ever met were MSG's. Semper
Fidelis |
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Name: Patrick
J. Eagan (pmeagan@frontiernet.net)
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Rank:
Sgt. |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Ankara,Tky
from 1-1967 to 3-1969 |
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Reference:
member for awhile |
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Date/Time:
9/25/2010 5:13:18 PM |
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Would like to say SEMPER FI to all current and
former U.S. Marines Guards. The duty was one of
the greatest experiences of my life. And believe
that experience was important in leading me to
my career as an Iowa State Trooper until
retiring in 2000. ALWAYS FAITHFUL TIL THE END -
SEMPER FI. |
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Name: Michael
W Plante (mike_plante@jabil.com)
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Rank:
Cpl |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Beirut from
1972 to 1973 |
| ● Ankara from
1973 to 1974 |
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Reference:
Look and you will find. |
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Date/Time:
9/21/2010 9:35:49 AM |
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Greatest time ever. Wanted to stay for more but
was told that I had to return to reality. The
entire tour of Marine Corps duty was the best
idea I ever came up with. Semper Fi.
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Name: Thomas
(Tom) Michael RUTHERFORD (tomnjudy@cableone.net)
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Rank:
Captain |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Ankara from
1963 to 1966 |
| ● TURKEY from to
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|
Reference:
Searched |
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Date/Time:
9/6/2010 12:31:01 AM |
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|
09/05/2010 1. 48 years ago today (01:30), I ran
off the bus at Parris Island (Plt 168). 2. 44
years ago departed Ankara, Turkey. 3. 39 years
helping to defend our country (USMC & Space &
Defense) A special tribute and appreciation to
all my brothers (and sisters)-in-arms;
especially my combat brothers. A sincere Semper
Fi to all! |
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Name: Brian P
Lambert (lambertbp@state.gov)
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Rank:
GySgt |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Ankara from
05/10/1999 to 03/20/2001 |
| ● Frankfurt from
3/21/2001 to 09/20/2002 |
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Date/Time:
12/11/2009 12:55:19 AM |
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| n/a
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Name: Stewart
M. Grant (sgrant@embassymarine.org)
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Rank:
Cpl |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Ankara TK from
04/18/1961 to 09/19/1962 |
| ● Abidjan from
09/21/1962 to 05/25/1963 |
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Reference:
Chairman of MEGA Historical Archives
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Date/Time:
11/12/2009 9:19:19 AM |
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| To
all MEGA members from the Chairman of the MEGA
Historical Archives. The Secretary of State's
Marine Corps Birthday message is viewable in the
Member Area of the MEGA website. Look for the
special link titled "Special Birthday Message"
located the top on the first page after you have
logged in. Secretary Clinton cites our elite MSG
program in her message. Take the time to check
it out! Thank you. |
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Name: David
L. Carney (fp0usmc_452@msn.com)
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Rank:
Sgt |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Panama from
02/1984 to 05/25/85 |
| ● Ankara from
05/25/1985 to 07/01/1986 |
|
Reference:
Marine Times |
|
Date/Time:
8/18/2009 7:54:27 PM |
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| I
guess I'm loking to see how many of the
watchstanders i served with are still around.
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Name: Ernie
Tucker (agri-business@att.net)
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Rank:
Cpl. |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● USFS DC from
11/62 to 2/63 |
| ● Ankara Tk from
2/63 to 5/64 |
| ● Lagos, Ng from
5/64, , to 3/65, , |
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Reference:
MEGA Life Member |
|
Date/Time:
7/5/2009 6:24:00 PM |
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| In
signing this guestbook this date (a few minutes
ago) I failed to mention the fact that I also
renewed a friendship with one Carl Robin who was
in Ankara, Turkey. That was 45 years ago as well
but Carl has mellowed and didn't take me out in
the streets during rebellions. Result; we didn't
get arrested or restricted to quarters like in
the old days. I cannot tell you more than that
but welcome Carl aboard as a new member. He was
gungy....ET |
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Name: Ernie
Tucker (agri-business@att.net)
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Rank:
Cpl |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Ankara, Tk
from 2/63 to 5/64 |
| ● Lagos, Nig
from 5/64 to 3/65 |
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Reference:
MEGA Lifetime Member |
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Date/Time:
7/5/2009 6:09:19 PM |
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LISTEN UP! If you missed the 2009 MEGA Reunion
you missed a treat. I have missed only one of
the ten so far and can tell you up front that
they continue to be the highlight of my year.
This was another great meeting and was fortunate
enough to renew a friendship with Cpl. Ski
Wyzgowski after 45 years. We were in Lagos '64
and '65. Congrats to the Reunion Committee... ET
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Name: Joe H.
Mitchell (braniff2@sbcglobal.net)
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Rank:
Cpl |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Ankara, TR
from 10/26/62 to 01/05/65 |
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Reference:
MEGA Member |
|
Date/Time:
5/18/2009 9:40:22 AM |
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| Just
as Jim Tracy said, Susie and I had a wonderful
time at the 2009 Reunion in Alexandria. I would
like to thank Terry, Mike, George and Jerry for
all their hard work on organizing and handling
it. An excellent job and well done. For those
that missed it, you missed a great one and with
General P.X. Kelley in attendence... Thanks
again for everyone that made it to this one and
will see everyone again in 2010. Semper Fi, Joe
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Name:
Christopher A. Blodgett (bblodgett2@embarqmail.com)
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Rank:
E-7 (Ret) |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Ankara from
09/15/1978 to 10/12/1979 |
| ● Brussels from
11/20/1979 to 02/30/1980 |
| ● Jamaica from
1980, , to 1980, , |
|
Reference:
e-mail msg |
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Date/Time:
3/20/2009 11:46:34 PM |
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| Wish
to contact any Marine that I served with. Best
thing to happen to a Marine is to be an Embassy
Guard. |
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Name: Joey E.
Wingate (joey_wingate@comcast.net)
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Rank:
MGySgt (Ret.) |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Athens, GR
from 01/20/61 to 11/05/62 |
| ● Ankara, TK
from 09/15/1978 to 10/12/1979 |
| ● Athens,GR from
10/20/1979, 01/10/1984, 05/16/1986 to
06/15/1981, 04/15/1986, 03/17/1987 |
| ● Moscow,RU from
to |
| ● Athens,GR from
to 06/15/1981, 04/15/1986, 03/17/1987 |
|
Reference:
Contacts at MSG Bn, Quantico |
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Date/Time:
2/27/2009 5:11:42 PM |
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| When
will the agenda for the May Reunion be set??
What will be the fees for the event?? I live in
the area and not require hotel reservations. I
am thinking of joining the association in the
near future as a lifetime member. Joey E.
Wingate, MGySgt. Ret.
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Name: ED
MANNING (MSG6567@AOL.COM)
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Rank:
SGT. |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● LAGOS from
2/65 to 3/66 |
| ● ANKARA from
3/66 to 3/67 |
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Date/Time:
12/6/2008 7:48:46 AM |
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|
Merry Christmas to all MSG's everywhere. We all
can remember pulling duty over the holidays.
Semper Fi |
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Name: Mike
Schrader (mnschrader@iowatelecom.net)
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Rank:
SGT |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Ankara from
03/85 to 05/86 |
| ● Geneva from
5/86 to 9/87 |
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Date/Time:
11/9/2008 8:55:01 PM |
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|
Still looking for MSGT David Hatchett/ Sgt.
David Crane, Cpl. Eddie Dillard/ Cpl T.L. See /
or any one I served with. I love this site. Was
on here several years back. It looks even better
now. Great Job!!
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Name: Richard
M Charron (charronusmc@hotmail.com)
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Rank:
SgtMaj |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Geneva from
09/23/88 to 12/10/89 |
| ● Guatemala from
01/09/90 to 05/20/91 |
| ● La Paz from
05/20/91, 12/09/00, 05/20/92 to 06/01/92,
05/10/02, 04/01/04 |
| ● Ankara from to
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| ● Guatemala from
to 06/01/92, 05/10/02, 04/01/04 |
|
Reference:
MSG Det Commander |
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Date/Time:
10/19/2008 11:53:22 AM |
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|
Great Site. Best duty in the Corps, had a great
time as both a watchstander and Detachment
Commander. Made life long friends, enjoyed every
minute of it. Currently serving as a Battalion
SgtMaj in Ca, I encourage all of my Marines to
go out on the program. Semper Fi SgtMaj Rich
Charron |
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Name: Michael
Toulouse (mrtoulouse@aol.com)
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Rank:
S/Sgt |
| Service
Locations/Dates: |
| ● Ankara from
12/1975 to 3/1977 |
| ● London from
3/1977 to 6/1978 |
|
Reference:
surfing the web |
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Date/Time:
8/15/2008 12:36:50 PM |
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|
Looking back on it all, one of the most
rewarding things I did in the Marine Corps. It
set me on the road to a fantastic career after
leaving active duty. Semper Fi |
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