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October 30, 2009

One Square Mile of Hell: The Invasion of Tarawa

On November 20th 2009 the Marine Corps and especially the 2nd Marine Division will mark the 66th anniversary of the amphibious assault on the Tarawa Atoll and the island of Betio. It was fought at a great cost but would … Continue reading →

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October 28, 2009

Going to War: Life at TQ, Chuck Norris Visits and Mass Casualties

While we prepared for our first mission we adjusted to what life was like on a large airbase and logistics hub. Ta Qaddum is one of the larger Iraq Air Force bases from Saddam’s time but has a history going … Continue reading →

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September 6, 2009

Going to War: Interlude in Fallujah Reunions, Redirection and a Stay at the Ramadan Inn

USMC 155mm Howitzer firing on Insurgents at Fallujah in 2007 Note: This is the latest installment of my “Going to War” Series. Other postings in this series are located in the Subjects section under “Tour In Iraq.” The series chronicles … Continue reading →

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August 26, 2009

Padre Steve’s Highs and Lows of 28 Years Service

Ooops, this should have posted the 25th…all references in the post though it posted today are for the 25th. The meltdown was the 24th, not my duty night. Note: I think that I have pretty much recovered from last night’s … Continue reading →

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June 26, 2009

Where were You When…? The Death of an Icon and Its Impact in Our Lives

Note: This post is one where I invite readers to share any memories they have of Michael Jackson’s death or other events that involved the deaths of cultural icons as well as significant events that either affected you or made … Continue reading →

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June 20, 2009

Kira Gets Married, the June Swoon and the Rise and Fall of Stars

Kira Arriving escorted by her Proud Dad Tony After having to deal with what has seemed like and unending series a series of memorial services, funerals and family medical crisis’ I finally something to celebrate. Judy and I are going … Continue reading →

Tag Archives: 2nd marine divsion

One Square Mile of Hell: The Invasion of Tarawa

Going to War: Life at TQ, Chuck Norris Visits and Mass Casualties

Going to War: Interlude in Fallujah Reunions, Redirection and a Stay at the Ramadan Inn

Padre Steve’s Highs and Lows of 28 Years Service

Where were You When…? The Death of an Icon and Its Impact in Our Lives

Kira Gets Married, the June Swoon and the Rise and Fall of Stars

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