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Navy’s First Air Craft Carrier
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goquin
90 years ago, the U. S. Navy’s first aircraft carrier, the USS Langley was commissioned, after having been converted from a collier, the USS Jupiter. As one of the blog responders comments, “The ship is fitted to accommodate ten ship’s officers, thirty-five commissioned and warrant aviators, thirty-one chief petty officers, and 229 men for the…
A Ripcord Legend Crosses over to the High Ground
By
goquin
I have a close friend who was in the Ripcord battle. He sent me the following e-mail about one of his Ripcord Associates who recently died. It’s a beautiful eulogy; please take the time to read it to the end. Cpt. Otis From Jim Campbell: “I was asked to write a eulogy for the Ripcord…
Wounded Warriors Ride Again
By
Evan Derrick
Here’s an interesting bike ride video that took place on the 4th of July. Unfortunately, we did not receive the link in time to be featured closer to the actual event but viewing the video later in no way loses any of the initial impact. Many thanks to those subscribers who sent it in. Loyal…
A Soldier’s Poem – “From a Doc’s Point of View”
By
Evan Derrick
By ‘Doc Hutch’ As a Corpsman in green and not navy blue, I offer this poem from a Doc’s point of view. We’ve been honored by stories, poems and such By Marines we have served with and respected so much. They speak of our honor, bravery and skill, And the cry, “Corpsman up!” still gives…
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