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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Marine hero on Medal of Honor: 'Surreal and kind of weird'

Marine hero on Medal of Honor: 'Surreal and kind of weird':

"COLUMBIA, S.C.— A Marine who threw himself on a grenade during a Taliban attack in Afghanistan to save a comrade's life will receive the Medal of Honor Thursday from President Obama.

Retired Marine corporal William Kyle Carpenter, 24, sustained major injuries, including the loss of his right eye. After a long recovery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he's now attending the University of South Carolina.

WLTX-TV spoke with Carpenter about the moments after the attack in 2010 and what it's like to be recognized for his sacrifice. Here is an edited version of the conversation:"

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2014/06/19/medal-of-honor-kyle-carpenter/10849467/

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

"Mother's Restaurant" in New Orleans, Louisiana. It's a Marine Corps thing.

"Mother's Restaurant" in New Orleans, Louisiana. It's a Marine Corps thing. Semper Fi. We loved it. Convenient to downtown. We walked everywhere. The food was great. The service was good and the place had real character. I felt like we part of history. 26Mar2014

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Mother’s restaurant New Orleans Louisiana

401 Poydras St

New Orleans, Louisiana

(504) 523-9656

Authentic N'Awlins home-style cooking since 1938. The Amato family welcomes you for a taste of tradition.

http://www.mothersrestaurant.net/

Mother’s Restaurant opened its doors in 1938 on Poydras Street’s “Restaurant Row”, situated between a thriving waterfront and the courthouse. Owners Simon and Mary (Mother) Landry and his large family cooked up po’ boys for lines of longshoremen and laborers, newspapermen and attorneys.

During and after World War II, Mother’s became a local hang-out for “the few and the proud” – the U.S. Marine Corps. The Marine spirit was in the family – five of the seven Landry children (five sons and two daughters) joined the Marine Corps. Francis Landry was the first woman in Louisiana to be accepted into the Corps. This special association with the Marines earned Mother’s the title of “TUN Tavern New Orleans” in the late ’60s. The original TUN tavern was the official birthplace of the Marines during the Revolutionary War.

Mother’s is not just a part of this great American tradition, but also stands as a uniquely New Orleans institution. The likes of other family-owned local businesses such as D.H. Holmes Department Stores, K&B Drug Stores, MacKenzie’s Bakery, and Werlein’s Music have all departed from the landscape, while Mother’s Restaurant has not only remained almost exactly the same, but has flourished.

In 1986, the Jerry and John Amato bought Mother’s from the Landry’s sons Jacques and Eddie. With the changing of the guard, many things were added but nothing, fortunately, lost. Jerry Amato, chef and proprietor, doubled the already dizzying size of the menu. Now traditional New Orleans dishes like jambalaya and Shrimp Creole line-up next to the po’ boys that Mother’s made famous, such as the Ferdi Special and the debris po-boy (for a history of these and other sandwiches on the Fun Facts page). Breakfast, lunch and dinner items are cooked with fresh ingredients and bold, delicious flavor.

You will still see longshoremen in boots and you’ll find plenty of locals rubbing elbows in line with visitors, veterans, politicians and movie stars. Mother’s remains true to its working class origins. Nobody gets treated better (or worse) than anybody else. As Jerry Amato says, “Everybody gets fed. Everybody comes back.”

So go ahead, join ranks with the not-so-few, but intensely proud – the Mother’s crowd.

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Saturday, March 22, 2014

Marines at the Pentagon on 9/11 - National Historic Americans | Examiner.com

Marines at the Pentagon on 9/11 - National Historic Americans | Examiner.com:

http://www.examiner.com/article/marines-at-the-pentagon-on-9-11?CID=examiner_alerts_article

"March 22, 2014 A chaplain assigned to the Pentagon, told of an incident which happened right after Flight 77 hit that structure on 9/11.

The daycare facility inside the Pentagon had many children, including infants in heavy cribs. The daycare supervisor looked at all the children needing to be evacuated and was in a panic over what could be done. Most of the children were toddlers, with a number of infants as well who would need to be taken out with the cribs. There was no time to try and bundle the infants into their carriers and strollers.

As despair began to set in for the supervisor, a young Marine came running into the center and asked what they needed." Read more: http://www.examiner.com/article/marines-at-the-pentagon-on-9-11?CID=examiner_alerts_article

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Wednesday, August 07, 2013

16 Best US Marine Corps Gen. James "Mad Dog" Mattis Quotes | Washington Free Beacon

16 Best Gen. James "Mad Dog" Mattis Quotes | Washington Free Beacon:

16 Best US Marine Corps Gen. James "Mad Dog" Mattis Quotes | Washington Free Beacon

The Best from ‘Mad Dog Mattis’

BY: Washington Free Beacon Staff March 18, 2013 (Retrieved August 7, 2013)

16 best quotes from the retiring Gen. James Mattis

http://freebeacon.com/the-best-from-mad-dog-mattis/

Gen. James Mattis, known to his troops as “Mad Dog Mattis,” is retiring after 41 years of military service.

The Marine Corps Times is calling Mattis the “most revered Marine in a generation.”

Mattis has been commander of the United States Central Command since 2010 and led the 1st Marine Division into Iraq in 2003.

According to reports, President Barack Obama decided to force the Marine Corps legend out early because he rubbed civilian officials the wrong way, and forced them to answer tough questions regarding Iran.

Mattis was an inspirational leader of men and his powerful words will go down in history.

Here are some of the best words that the “Mad Dog” has had to offer:

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

June 10, 1898 Marines landed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

June 10, 1898: The First Marine Battalion, commanded by Lt. Col. Robert W. Huntington, landed on the eastern side of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

The next day, Lt. Herbert L. Draper hoisted the American flag on a flag pole at Camp McCalla where it flew during the next eleven days.

Huntington later sent the flag with an accompanying letter to

Commandant, Col. Charles Heywood noting that "when bullets were flying, the sight of the flag upon the midnight sky has thrilled our hearts."

Guantanamo Marine Corps officers 1st Lt. Herbert L. Draper, Lt. Col. Robert W. Huntington (commander of the First Marine Battalion), and Capt. Charles L. McCawley.

For more information on the Spanish-American War, refer to the National Archives site at, http://go.usa.gov/b5se.

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Sunday, November 11, 2012

Good morning Happy Birthday Marine Corps & Veterans Day from Grace Lutheran .

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Dishonorable Disclosures - You Tube: Intelligence and Spec Ops forces are furious at how Obama has exploited their service for political advantage

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You Tube: Intelligence and Spec Ops forces are furious at how Obama has exploited their service for political advantage

About Dishonorable Disclosure

STOP the politicians, President Obama and others from politically capitalizing on U.S. national security operations and secrets!

http://www.dishonorabledisclosure.com

Published on Aug 15, 2012 by OPSECTeam

Intelligence and Special Operations forces are furious and frustrated at how President Obama and those in positions of authority have exploited their service for political advantage. Countless leaks, interviews and decisions by the Obama Administration and other government officials have undermined the success of our Intelligence and Special Operations forces and put future missions and personnel at risk.

The unwarranted and dangerous public disclosure of Special Forces Operations is so serious -- that for the first time ever -- former operators have agreed to risk their reputations and go 'on the record' in a special documentary titled "Dishonorable Disclosures." Its goal is to educate America about serious breaches of security and prevent them from ever happening again.

Use of military ranks, titles & photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement of the Dept of the Army or the Department of Defense. All individuals are no longer in active service with any federal agency or military service.

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Sunday, July 22, 2012

The Battle for Marjah

The Battle for Marjah is an HBO documentary, covering the efforts of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, in Operation Moshtarak.

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Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack: A story about a biker, US Marine, heroic acts and ...

Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack: A story about a biker, US Marine, heroic acts and ...: This pretty much sums up the media's approach to the news these days A Harley biker is riding by the zoo in Louisiana when he sees a ...

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/03/story-about-biker-us-marine-heroic-acts.html A story about a biker, US Marine, heroic acts and today’s liberal media - Labels: Media Bias, Media liberal, Military Marines, Motorcycles, Politics Democrats and Republicans

Update - Related: http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5018 Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Four is the loneliest number Kevin E. Dayhoff: After former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s likely primary victories in Tuesday’s contests in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Wisconsin, look for establishment Republicans to start looking for a running mate and the establishment media to focus its attention on getting President Barack Obama re-elected… http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5018

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CNSNews: Obama Supported Higher Gas Prices in 2008, but Now? ‘I Want to Get Gas Prices Lower’ By Fred Lucas March 7, 2012 http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/03/cnsnews-obama-supported-higher-gas.html

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Sunday, March 11, 2012

National Marine Corps Museum

March 11, 2012

I’m about to pass the National Marine Corps Museum - http://www.usmcmuseum.com/index.asp on Interstate 95 and I’m reminded that it is high on my list of places i want to visit.

From the website: http://www.usmcmuseum.com/Visitor_Location.asp

“National Museum of the Marine Corps

18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy.

Triangle, VA 22172

1.877.635.1775 info@usmcmuseum.org

The National Museum of the Marine Corps is located in the town of Triangle, VA just off I-95, 36 miles south of Washington, D.C., and 76 miles north of Richmond, VA.

From I-95 heading south, take Exit 150A to Route 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway); turn right (south) onto Route 1; travel approximately ¼ mile; the Museum’s entrance is on the right.

From I-95 heading north, take Exit 150 (Jefferson Davis Highway); turn right (south) onto Route 1; travel approximately ¼ mile; the Museum's entrance is on the right.

There is no charge for parking at the Museum. Museum parking for handi-capped visitors and oversized vehicles is available.

For information on area hotels and other public amenities in the area, please visit the Prince William County / Manassas Convention & Visitors Bureau at www.visitpwc.com.

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Tuesday, March 06, 2012

A story about a biker, US Marine, heroic acts and today’s liberal media

This pretty much sums up the media's approach to the news these days

A Harley biker is riding by the zoo in Louisiana when he sees a little girl leaning into the lion's cage.

Suddenly, the lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to slaughter her, under the eyes of her screaming parents.

The biker jumps off his Harley, runs to the cage and hits the lion square on the nose with a powerful punch.

Whimpering from the pain the lion jumps back letting go of the girl, and the biker brings her to her terrified parents, who thank him endlessly.

A reporter has watched the whole event. The reporter addressing the Harley rider says, 'Sir, this was the most gallant and brave thing I've seen a man do in my whole life.'

The Harley rider replies, 'Why, it was nothing, really, the lion was behind bars. I just saw this little kid in danger and acted as I felt right.'

The reporter says, 'Well, I'll make sure this won't go unnoticed. I'm a journalist, and tomorrow's paper will have this story on the front page...

So, what do you do for a living and what political affiliation do you have?'

The biker replies, 'I'm a U.S. Marine and a Republican.'

The journalist leaves.

The following morning the biker buys the paper to see news of his actions, and reads, on the front page:

U.S. MARINE ASSAULTS AFRICAN IMMIGRANT AND STEALS HIS LUNCH

That pretty much sums up the media's approach to the news these days...

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Serving up Chowder to save the Marine Corps - National Historic Americans | Examiner.com

Serving up Chowder to save the Marine Corps - National Historic Americans | Examiner.com: "When one hears the phrase, The Few, the Proud, the Marines! images fill the mind of brave men and women who follow in the footsteps of their forbearers to protect America. When played by the President’s own, the Marine Band, patriotic goosebumps break out on one’s arms as the notes of the Marine Hymn fill the air. It is hard to image such a magnificent group once stood in harm’s way of being dismantled... http://www.examiner.com/historic-americans-in-national/serving-up-chowder-to-save-the-marine-corps

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Michael Yon - Marine Urination Video: Some Thoughts

Marine Urination Video: Some Thoughts:

January 18, 2011

The bad judgment exercised by a handful of Marines should be treated like an ND: a Negligent Discharge. In the US military ...

http://www.michaelyon-online.com/marine-urination-video-some-thoughts.htm

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Sunday, January 08, 2012

Quantico Marine Corps Community Services | Serving Those Who Serve

Quantico Marine Corps Community Services | Serving Those Who Serve:

The Crossroads Inn is one of the greatest assets to the Base! The facility has 74 standard rooms, 4 king rooms, 42 efficiencies and 24 suites, as well as meeting space to accommodate 25 people.

The Crossroads Inn is located on the main side of Quantico Marine Corps Base, next to the beautiful, new state-of-the-art club, The Clubs At Quantico. The base is located about one hour from downtown Washington, DC. The base and the nearby town of Quantico, VA are situated adjacent to the scenic Potomac River. Historic Fredericksburg is just 25 minutes south on interstate 95.

Get directions to The Crossroads Inn from your location

http://www.quantico.usmc-mccs.org/Lodging/index.cfm

http://www.quantico.usmc-mccs.org/Lodging/PDF/TheCrossroadsInnBrochure.pdf

I'm still researching and looking forward to visiting the Marine Corp Museum... I'm just saying...

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Sunday, December 18, 2011

History of The US Marines

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Sunday, July 03, 2011

One Marine's View: Happy 4th of July 2011

http://www.onemarinesview.com/one_marines_view/2011/07/happy-4th-of-july-2011-1.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+onemarinesview%2FYGTZ+%28One+Marine%27s+View%29

Happy 4th of July 2011

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 02:46 AM PDT

The Fourth of July. Although usually surrounded by picnics, parades and fireworks in the evening I have spent many holidays to include the Fourth of July away and usually on a Combat deployment. If you have read OMV before you understand how the warrior feels when he misses a holiday especially while he is deployed. We get over it but yes it sucks.

The Fourth of July is one of those holidays that not only celebrates our independence it honors the Red, White and Blue of America. More flags come out, a spike in patriotism is seen. I have to say though with stories of having the words “God” etc withdrawn from speeches at military events, and flags being denied to be flown is a bunch of hose shit. If you want to change our basics of America how about you pound sand. Go to another country and change it, America is America and if you don’t like it, leave. If you don’t the American flag, leave it. If you don’t like what we have in America there is a border to the north or south, feel free to get on the other side of it.

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One Marine's View: Happy 4th of July 2011

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Thursday, April 07, 2011

Kevin Dayhoff The Tentacle: The 800-pound gorilla in the room... Free Speech and Despicable Acts

April 7, 2011

Free Speech and Despicable Acts

Kevin E. Dayhoff

The 800-pound gorilla in the room at the funeral of Marine Staff Sgt. James M. Malachowski was whether or not members of the Westboro Baptist Church were going to be the “uninvited guests” at the solemn occasion.

Well, not to worry, members of the Patriot Guard stood silently on the front sidewalk at the funeral home with a large American flag and at the church for the funeral. I wrote about it at some length in The Carroll Eagle:.. http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=4328