I wanted to take a minute to send a thank you to all of the men and women who serve in the Armed Forces of the United States for their sacrifice. I honor those who have served in the past and given so much so we can have so much.

Becoming a US Marine was the best decision I ever made! In those 4 years I learned more and did more than most people will do in a lifetime.

No matter where you stand politically or ideologically it’s important to recognize what has been done and what is being done for us every second of every day.

Please, take a moment to reflect on, to think about or to pray for those who give or have given their all to keep us out of harm’s way. If you feel led, leave a comment to tell us about people close to you who deserve this kind of recognition. We need to hear about them.

Spend time with your loved ones and be sure to remember all those that have fallen in the line of duty. It was their sacrifice that allows us to kick-back and relax this weekend.

Freedom is never free!!!

God Bless our Military Men & Women and God Bless America.

Happy Memorial Day!

Enjoy these great videos…

On November 10, 1775 the Marine Corps was born!

I served from 1998-2002, most of which was at Camp Pendelton.

Birthday Message from the Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps…

Here is just a taste of what Marine Corps boot camp is like…

FROM THE HALLS OF MONTEZUMA
TO THE SHORES OF TRIPOLI
WE HAVE FOUGHT OUR COUNTRY’S BATTLES
IN THE AIR ON LAND AND SEA
FIRST TO FIGHT FOR RIGHT AND FREEDOM
AND TO KEEP OUR HONOR CLEAN
WE ARE PROUD TO CLAIM THE TITLE OF UNITED STATES MARINE

OUR FLAG’S UNFURLED TO EVERY BREEZE
FROM DAWN TO SETTING SUN
WE HAVE FOUGHT IN EVERY CLIMB… AND PLACE
WHERE WE COULD TAKE A GUN
FROM THE SNOWS IN FAR OFF NORTHERN LANDS
AND IN SUNNY TROPIC SCENES
YOU WILL FIND US ALWAYS ON THE JOB
THE UNITED STATES MARINES

HERE IS HEALTH TO YOU AND TO OUR CORPS
WHICH WE ARE PROUD TO SERVE
IN MANY A STRIFE WE FOUGHT FOR LIFE
AND NEVER LOST OUR NERVE
IF THE ARMY AND THE NAVY EVER LOOKED ON HEAVEN’S SCENE
THEY WILL FIND THE STREETS ARE GUARDED
BY UNITED STATES MARINES

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE

Memorial Day is much more than a three-day weekend that marks the beginning of summer. To many people, especially the nation’s thousands of combat veterans, this day, which has a history stretching back all the way to the Civil War, is an important reminder of those who died in the service of their country.

I served in the United States Marine Corps from 1998-2002. SEMPER FI!

Watch this great video on History.com:  “A MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE”

The True Meaning of Memorial Day:

Superbowl commercial: USMC marines coming home.

Here is another Memorial Day video: