"Rich, It was interesting to read your post. I was stationed there before you, from Oct of '66 to August of '68, when I was discharged from the Navy. I signed up under the "kiddie cruise", so was out at 21. I too played on the fast pitch softball…"
"James, I went through FMSS in late 69. Was only 4 weeks long and compared to what they have now t was a joke. We were prepared using the WWII version . You'd think that the Marines would know more about jungle warfare than anyone but they imparted…"
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Just joined the group and glad to have run across some of my brothers in arms and mates. I enlisted in June 1968 "Hospital Designated" which meant I had no choices except Corps School or Dental Tech…"
Greetings. Request permission to come aboard.I was at Chelsea right after Corps school in San Diego. I worked on Ward G for a few months and then was transferred to the delivery room. I also remember the run up the long tunnel for blood and other…