Relaying A Message From My Commanding General to a Full Bird

“Who the fuck are you again!?!” he shouts into my face. USMC Major yours truly had just tracked down the Commanding Officer of School of Infantry for Marines on the east coast to tell him the nicest way possible that I would be needing his one Spanish speaking machine gunner tonow and his Spanish speaking … Continue reading Relaying A Message From My Commanding General to a Full Bird

The Librarian: The Quest For The Spear

There is a scene on the airplane that made me laugh out loud because it reminded me of the culture shock I felt when I was flying first class to Miami from La Virgin Sarappaqui, Cost Rica circa 1992. That year there was also a Playboy or swimsuit model photo shoot of some sort and … Continue reading The Librarian: The Quest For The Spear

Citation To Accompany The Award Of The Defense Meritorious Service Medal

Major S.x. Templar, United States Marine Corps, distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service while serving as the Officer in Charge, Joint Planning and Assistance Team, Riverine Operations and Plans Section, United States Military Assistance and Advisory Group, Lima, Peru, from 28 November 1995 to 30 October 1998.  Major Templar played a critical role in executing … Continue reading Citation To Accompany The Award Of The Defense Meritorious Service Medal