By Tom Callinan [USMC 1970-’71] and Life Member of TRD #1334 There is a saying that no one is truly dead until he has been forgotten. If that’s the case, then Lance Corporal William Hart, a 1981 graduate of Robert E. Fitch High School in Groton, CT has become a phoenix of sorts. On October…
📚 Book Review: Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam by Mark Bowden 📚 Title: Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in VietnamAuthor: Mark BowdenPublished: 2017Pages: 608Genre: Military History, Non-FictionAwards: MCHF Greene Award Winner, 2018 Overview Hue 1968 by Mark Bowden is an extraordinary and comprehensive account of…
🎥 Movie Review: We, The Marines (2017) 🎥 Narrated by: Gene HackmanDirected by: Greg MacGillivrayRelease Date: July 28, 2017Genre: DocumentaryRun Time: 38 minutesFormat: IMAX Overview We, The Marines is a powerful, visually stunning documentary that offers a glimpse into the world of the United States Marine Corps. Directed by Greg MacGillivray and narrated by Academy…
🎬 Movie Review: Taking Chance (2009) 🎬 Director: Ross KatzStarring: Kevin Bacon, Tom Aldredge, Blanche BakerRelease Date: February 21, 2009Genre: Drama, War, True Story Overview Taking Chance is a deeply moving and somber film that chronicles the emotional journey of Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a Marine officer who volunteers to escort the remains of PFC…
🥾 Tactical Gear Review: Danner 8″ Marine Expeditionary GTX Waterproof Boots 🥾 Brand: DannerModel: Marine Expeditionary GTX 8″ Waterproof BootsHeight: 8 inchesMaterial: Full-Grain Leather and 1000 Denier NylonWaterproof: GORE-TEX® LinerSole: Vibram® Sierra OutsoleWeight: Approximately 29 oz per bootIntended Use: Military, Tactical, Outdoor, All-Terrain Overview The Danner 8″ Marine Expeditionary GTX Waterproof Boots are designed specifically…
📚 Book Review: Last Stand at Khe Sanh: The U.S. Marines’ Finest Hour in Vietnam by Gregg Jones 📚 Title: Last Stand at Khe Sanh: The U.S. Marines’ Finest Hour in VietnamAuthor: Gregg JonesPublished: 2014Pages: 432Genre: Military History, Non-FictionAwards: MCHF Greene Award Winner, 2015 Overview Last Stand at Khe Sanh: The U.S. Marines’ Finest Hour…
📚 Book Review: Into the Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan War by Dakota Meyer and Bing West 📚 Title: Into the Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan WarAuthors: Dakota Meyer and Bing WestPublished: 2012Pages: 272Genre: Military Memoir, Biography, Non-FictionAwards: MCHF Greene Award…
🎬 Movie Review: A Few Good Men (1992) 🎬 Director: Rob ReinerStarring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kiefer SutherlandRelease Date: December 11, 1992Genre: Legal Drama, Thriller Overview “A Few Good Men”, directed by Rob Reiner, is an intense and gripping legal drama that delves into themes of military honor, ethics, and justice….
Exploring Newport, Rhode Island Naval Base and Its Ties to the United States Marine Corps ⚓️🦅 Naval Station Newport, located on the scenic Narragansett Bay in Newport, Rhode Island, is a vital hub of training, education, and operational support for the United States Navy. While it is widely known as the home of the Naval…
