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Biography:Once a Marine, ALWAYS A MARINE!
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Occupation:Retired
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Registered on:10/10/2007
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I have been there twice. Way better than the Pacific section in NOLA. It takes you from Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and all the Naval battles and Island fighting in between. They also have an outdoor arena where they have volunteers who simulate a Marine amphibious landing, with the taki...
His name was Cleatus Lebow. I met Mr. Lebow last year at the National Museum of the Pacific War. It was truly an honor to shake that man's hand. He was a true American hero. God bless him and his family. :usa:...

re: Rumor question

Posted by purpledevildog on 8/10/22 at 7:12 am
I just heard on the radio that the Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbor....
Well crap. Didn't know about that....
They have been open for a while. Bought some sausage a few weeks ago....

re: Greatest cast ever

Posted by purpledevildog on 3/31/22 at 9:12 am
I do agree this movie has the greatest cast of comedians of all time and that there is no argument. However for overall actors, I would probably have The Longest Day. But the list you have here is bogus. The following comedians are not in IAMMMMW: Bud Abbott, Gracie Allen, Lauren Bacall, Lucille...
"Watermelon in Easter Hay" by Frank Zappa. For those that haven't heard it, check it out. Especially the 9 min. version. It's pretty damn good. It's always been one of my favs....
Steve Miller Band who opened up for Leon Russell. Memphis 1972. Drank heavily before the show and snuck in a pint of tequila. But the second concert has a little interesting note. I was in the USMC at the time stationed in Ca. 1973. A buddy asked me if I wanted to go to a concert in Malibu. Sure I ...

re: John Prine has died

Posted by purpledevildog on 4/9/20 at 8:36 am
You are 100% correct. ...
I gave it a shot. I know this is probably wrong but Eric Burdon?...
John Kay of Steppenwolf?...

re: John Prine has died

Posted by purpledevildog on 4/9/20 at 7:43 am
First time I ever saw or heard of him must of been around 1970 or 71. He was on the Johnny Cash Show and sang Paradise. I was blown away. Been a huge fan ever since. The man was a true songwriting genius. The way he could spin just a few words and create a visual picture in your head was unmatched. ...

re: Nouveau riche

Posted by purpledevildog on 12/2/19 at 8:46 pm
C'est bien, mon amis. Couldn't have said it better myself. :cool:...

re: Nouveau riche

Posted by purpledevildog on 12/2/19 at 8:36 pm
Bec mon chu...couillon. And since you are so fluent in French, I'm sure you won't have to look up this terminology. ...
Chesty..... One of his numerous great quotes: "Where the Hell do you put the bayonet?" (He said this while at a flamethrower demonstration. Apparently, Puller wanted to be ready to stab the men he set on fire.)...
U.S. Marine Corps 1971-1975 Semper Fidelis! :usa: "The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle." Gen. John "Black Jack" Pershing, U.S. Army Commander of American Forces in World War I ...

Happy Birthday Devil Dogs!

Posted by purpledevildog on 11/10/19 at 7:59 am
To all of my hard charging, Lifetakers and Heartbreaker brothers out there, Happy Birthday Marines! Semper Fidelis. :usa:...
What's the protocol? How early should a ticketholder get in line? ...

re: Happy Birthday Marines

Posted by purpledevildog on 11/10/18 at 8:50 am
Happy Birthday to all of you Devil Dogs out there! Semper Fidelis! [link=(https://youtu.be/AWDdC-D68Uo)]Commandant's Birthday Video[/link] :usa:...