Hello Climberslacker,

During WWII, my father-in-law protected eastbound convoys to Iceland and then raided German weather stations in Greenland. (That's where my Potato Masher was captured!)

I've conducted operations in Haiti (gathering pre-invasion intel) and was assigned to the USCGC BEAR (attached to DesRon 22 attached to the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT's Battle Group) during the Balkans War (1999).

The USCG is the nation's oldest continuous sea-going service. The USCG has a remarkable wartime history (highest percentage of casualties of every war up to Vietnam).

Do the research, I've seen more "action" than most DoD personnel during the time of my service (1977-1999). Semper Partus!!

The USMC is the brother service to the USCG since we are both the "redheaded stepchilden" of the USN. The Marines have sacrificed much. I honor the memories of all.

R.I.P. LCpl Roy M. Wheat, USMC, (1967-Quang Nam Province, Vietnam--Medal of Honor recipent (darn those Bouncing Betty's).

SEMPER FIDELIS!!