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These are true Before and After Photographs. His High School graduation and Marine Corps Boot Camp graduation. It is apparent that the Corps has changed Mike.
This is our oldest Son, Michael. Mike is in the Marine Corps. That is why he has all this Marine graphics and pictures on his page. The Expert Rifle Badge above his picture is the one that he wears on his uniform. He has been in The Corps for about four and one half years and he is a Corporal. Mike works on engines for CH-53 helicopters. Mike went to Basic Training at MCRD San Diego CA, MCT at Camp Pendleton CA, Aviation Engine Training at Pensecola FL, his practical training at New River NC. Mike was stationed at Tustin CA, until it closed. He was stationed at MCAS Miramar near San Diego, CA. He was serving at MCAS Futenma at Okinawa, Japan, but is back Miramar now. He has got to see some of the World in the past years, some was good and some was not so good, but Mike has made it. The Marine Corps has given Mike the ability to stand tall with honor, no matter what. Mike had to earn the right to be called "Marine", and we know it didn't come easy. That title is not just given to anyone, "just the few". Mike says that he is Proud to be a Marine and we are very Proud of him. Mom is very proud because she was a Marine also.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() These are CH-53 Helicopters. This is the kind that Mikes works on. He doesn't get his mail this way. You can't write to him at the present time as he is changing stations.
![]() ![]() ![]() These are Mike's Unit Patchs. The patch on the left is from MALS-36, where Mike was stationed in Okinawa. Mike said that he made a lot of friends while with MALS-36, and that he will miss them, but he won't miss Okinawa. It must be a nice place to visit, but not to stay for a year. Mike grew up a lot while overseas and had to make some difficult choices in his life. We are thankful that he had friends and people to help him out while he was there. The patch on the right is from MALS-16, Mike's home unit. Mike says that likes his job, and is looking forward to being back in California. He is happy to be back. |
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