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Stop for Nazi posts?
Chas, to this day, all servicemen in this nation swear an oath. Mine, like the majority of the veterans here, went like this: I, *state your name*, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. That I will...- WW2WaltUSMC
- Post #72
- Forum: WWII
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Stop for Nazi posts?
The average German solider/sailor/airman in World War II was not a nazi. He was a German fighting for his country. I personally don't collect or reenact German, but I can understand why someone would. Sharp uniforms, good weapons, and if you leave politics out of it, brilliant leadership...- WW2WaltUSMC
- Post #58
- Forum: WWII
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Our own vintage town
Lizzie, your mention of Aviation fuel makes me wonder, what about a small airstrip? Those of us who inhabit the WWII section of this forum would love a place to land and house our Corsairs, Mustangs, Spitfires, Wildcats, etc. Small strip, in the style of a Forward Operating Base in the Pacific...- WW2WaltUSMC
- Post #1,180
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Our own vintage town
Sometimes one might lament it's not still that way. It's like Connery said in the "Untouchables": "One of theirs pulls a knife, you pull a gun. They send one of yours to the hospital, you send one of theirs to the morgue. That's the Chicago way. That's how you get Capone." There is something to...- WW2WaltUSMC
- Post #1,138
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Our own vintage town
As soon as I get certified and sworn, I would be happy to accept a position as a Policeman in this lovely town! Someone has to keep Otis the town drunk in line, right? And ensure that the children can cross the street safely on the first day of school! I have always wanted one of those spiffy...- WW2WaltUSMC
- Post #1,123
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Black armbands for mourning... when did that stop?
The mourning brassard, as it is known in military parlance, is still worn by Marines when participating in a funeral, and may be worn by those Marines in mourning over a loved one or brother in arms. If you ever see photos of Marines acting as pallbearers or ceremonial marchers at Arlington...- WW2WaltUSMC
- Post #11
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Sad News: Kilroy CD's father, Don (Dutch) Davis, has passed away.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Kilroy. May your father rest easy in that big ol' NCO club in the sky. The things he did will never be forgotten. God be with you and your family in this trying time. Cpl C- WW2WaltUSMC
- Post #19
- Forum: WWII
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John Finn, Medal of Honor Winner, Dies at 100
IYAOYAS, LT! Lieutenant Finn was a true hero. He holds a special place in my heart, along with every other Marine and Navy Ordnanceman as the only AO to be awarded the Medal of Honor. He was a fixture at Ordnance Parties and Conferences along the West Coast until his death. God rest his soul...- WW2WaltUSMC
- Post #2
- Forum: WWII
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US Army Airborne Officers Dress Uniform
Mike, I will be there. I should be getting in at around 1300 on thursday, I have a class that morning. Look forward to meeting you! You can email me at madevildog_hfd@hotmail.com- WW2WaltUSMC
- Post #14
- Forum: WWII
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US Army Airborne Officers Dress Uniform
I thought about that, and if you look at my avatar, I am wearing Winter Service greens with Parachutists wings. I do Seagoing Marine as my primary impression with the USMCHC, and my persona is a former Paramarine with 1st Parachute Battalion at Guadalcanal and Bougainville then transferred to...- WW2WaltUSMC
- Post #7
- Forum: WWII
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US Army Airborne Officers Dress Uniform
Good morning everyone! I mainly do USMC WWII Living History, but I would like to put together an Army Officers dress uniform for hangar dances and the like to honor my grandfather. He served during the war as a replacement with the 101st, made the jump into Holland, and in 1945, post VE Day...- WW2WaltUSMC
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- Forum: WWII
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Great Shoe Shine Stands across the nation
Washington Union Station When Im not in formation I prefer to wear my real leather black oxfords with my service and dress uniforms over the corfam issue shoes. Theyre still authorized and I think they look better than corfam as long as theyre shined well. I shine them myself usually, but I...- WW2WaltUSMC
- Post #25
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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WWII Photos - Taken / Collected by Family Members
Next time I am home I will try and upload some of my grandfathers photos. But for now, Diamondback, the A&P on USAAF bars stands for Airframes and Powerplants. They also had gold on blue embroidered specialty insignia for these ratings worn on, I believe, the right sleeve between elbow and...- WW2WaltUSMC
- Post #36
- Forum: WWII
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LEGO meets Frank Lloyd Wright
I was a Lego fanatic as a kid, and I am still known to build random things from time to time. In the National Museum of the Marine Corps, in the gift shop, there is a giant lego sculpture of the Iwo Jima flag raising. Pretty amazing what people can do with those little bricks!- WW2WaltUSMC
- Post #16
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Photos from the WWII hanger Dance
Great photos! There was a USO dance in Williamsport, MD this past weekend as well. As soon as I can get the pics uploaded I will post them here. And as an FYI, those Cadets are Civil Air Patrol, not USAF JROTC. I was a CAP Cadet for six years. :)- WW2WaltUSMC
- Post #2
- Forum: WWII
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Scouts
I never got my Eagle, turned 18 too soon after picking up Life. But Ive been involved in scouting since Tiger Cubs. I am still an assistant scoutmaster at my old troop back in Ipswich, though I rarely make the meetings anymore. I had the honor of presenting my youngest brother, Adam, with his...- WW2WaltUSMC
- Post #89
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Show us your Guns!
Weapons Retention Our sidearms today still have this lanyard loop. Whenever I carry my M9 while escorting weapons or ordnance I have a coiled weapons retention lanyard clipped to the butt. Keeps hajji from getting a new toy if I lose positive control of the weapon or the holster comes...- WW2WaltUSMC
- Post #1,398
- Forum: The Display Case
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Military experiences.
Active duty Air Force. 28 Apr 99 - Present. Currently a Technical Sergeant (E-6) assigned to Shaw (stands for Stay Here AWhile) AFB in SC where I've been stuck...err...proudly serving for the last 5 years. Prior to that I did year stints in Korea and NJ and 2 years on the beautiful island of...- WW2WaltUSMC
- Post #155
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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US Marines and USMC reenactors?
Ahoy! This is sort of a roll call for the Marines here, both actual and reenactors. I'm an Active Duty Marine, and I also do living history with the USMC Historical Company. So where my devil dogs at!?- WW2WaltUSMC
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- Forum: WWII
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Women Reenactors?
http://ww2reenactors.proboards.com/ This forum, of which I am a member, has quite a bit of information for female reenactors. Have fun choosing your impression!- WW2WaltUSMC
- Post #94
- Forum: WWII
