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Shameful treatment of a United States Marine by United Airlines
My 18 y/o United States Marine son (2nd Bn, 1st Mar, Golf Co, 1st Plt) was home for a few days leave, from the 27 of April until the 6th of May, here in central Iowa where he grew up and has always lived.
Author: Mother of a Marine
My son & daughter inlaw are the USMC
My son had been over sea's 3 times, last time coming home in Dec 2011.They are the light of my life, and when Roger is over sea's you nerves are shot. Roger loves the USMC and I am so proud of him. I love all of our Marine Corp, you are the BEST.
Author: Mother of a Marine
I thank God daily that my daughter is a United States Marine.She is almost 3years in the corps, just completed a 5 months pre deployment training and is now PROUDLY serving her country in AFGHANISTAN.
Author: Other
Was not a Marine but I suport them.
I spent 18 years total in the US Army and Army National Guards. Through that time, I had trained with, helped train and was trained amongst others off and on by Marines.
Author: Supporter of a Marine
I was a high school graduate in June of 1943. My brother was in the Army and my Sister was a Navy Nurse. I enlisted and went to San Diego Recruit Depot.
Author: Former Marine
100 years of Marine Aviation. A legacy of achievement.
When First Lieutenant Alfred A. Cunningham reported to duty as Marine Aviator #1, he had a vision. One man set his sights for how aircraft in the Marine Corps would best serve their purpose. Generations of Marines have been upholding it ever since.
Author: Other
Enlisted Marines make up the majority of the Marine Corps. They are trained to respond whenever necessary and are ready to protect our nation's interests in the air, on the ground and at sea.
My son deployed to Afghanistan in April and I can say as a Mom that it was a very proud and hard few minutes at the airport. He was wearing his favorite old sweatshirt and I can still feel the long embrace and the feel of the soft material on my cheek.
Author: Mother of a Marine
Question - What happens after boot camp?
Do they have leave? Do they ship out right away? Jean
Author: Mother of a Marine
Mom of a daughter in Parris Island boot camp 2011/12
My daughter is is her 8th week at boot camp. Not too much longer. I am so proud and scared at the same time. I give her so much credit for choosing this path in life. I know she will be the best Marine and will live up to their history.
Author: Mother of a Marine
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