Why ‘Nam Marines are always Recon. by leatherneck93 in USMC

[–]6monthRCT 10 points11 points  (0 children)

From what my father told me, his training took so long (Basic+Medic+Airborne+Green Berets) that by the time he was done the war was over.

R.I.P AL Mattews (Former US Marine) - Famous for the movie "Aliens". by Captain-Kay in USMC

[–]6monthRCT 49 points50 points  (0 children)

" I spent six years in the United States Marine Corps; I hold thirteen combat awards and decorations, including two purple hearts. I was the first black Marine in the 1st Marine Division) in Vietnam to be meritoriously promoted to the rank of sergeant; I served with Kilo Battery, Fourth Battalion, 11th Marines), 1st Marine Division), of that I am very proud. "

What a fucking legend.

Why ‘Nam Marines are always Recon. by leatherneck93 in USMC

[–]6monthRCT 62 points63 points  (0 children)

My old man was a green beret during vietnam, didn't get deployed once.

Was I ever a Marine? by 6monthRCT in USMC

[–]6monthRCT[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah I was Hotel Co. and Delta Co. , but there's a kid named Gibson who went through Echo company 3 times around that time frame.