These are my favorite sites, that I've bookmarked. Most pertain to the Marine Corps, both official and non-official. Others are friends web sites, or just sites I've found interesting. Just click on the site (in blue, or purple) and enjoy!!

 

"MARINE CORPS ORIENTED SITES:"

 

The United States Marine Corps

The straight scoop from the horse's mouth.

HQMC Home Page

Mainly for active duty Marines.

1st MAW Home Page

An association of present and past members of the 1st MAW.

The Leatherneck "Band of Brothers"

The title describes it all.

Marine Corps League National Headquarters

A Marine service organization. Check it out and JOIN!!

The Marine Guest Book

Click on it, go to the page, fill in your information, and look up long lost buddies. It's fantastic.

USMC Vietnam Helicopter Assoc. (Pop-A-Smoke)

If you served in helicopters, it's a must!! My squadron patch photos came from Pop-A-Smoke.

The Meadow Years

What can i say? Patriotic to the extreme. Gunny Fallon....you've done and are doing a fantastic job! This is one Viet vet who says "Thanks, and well done!" Gunny Fallon is another fellow Marine I need to thank for his encouragement and help on my WEB page.

Al's Vietnam Home Page

Another great Viet-Nam site, featuring HMH-361. Great work, Al, and thanks for the tons of help on my page! :-)) Al recently returned from Pop-A-Smoke's reunion in Pensacola, and has many neat photo's of the re-union, and sea stories to tell. He has also incorporated a message forum that you can look for long-lost buddies on, or just get something off your chest.

Dale and Mary's Very Personal Home Page

Dale is a pro at this, and his WEB page shows it. He covers a myriad of topics including MIA's and HMM-262.

Gunny Mike's Salute

For and about Marines. Great job Gun's.

NAM Tales

Humorous and enriching tales of "The Nam." Yes, there were some.

Parris Island

This is the site of ex-Marine drill instructor, Gene Alvarez. Just knowing he was on the drill field when I was at Parris Island, and he knew my Senior Drill Instructor, sends cold chills up my spine! LOL Just joking, Gene! But, I really gotta admit, seeing a Smokey the Bear hat still fills me with awe...even today! For every Marine who ever stepped foot on a recruit depot's drill field, go to Gene's page and see what it was like for the D.I. You might also want to buy a copy of his book "Parris Island: Cradle of the Corps." I bought it, read it, and it sure did bring back memories. It traces the complete history of Parris Island. Gene did a great job.

Drew's World of Choppers

Drew was a Recon Marine.....oooh-rah! He enlisted right after Viet-Nam. He has a great page on helicopters (photos abound), an R&R page and links to many chopper sites. Check it out!

Dunc1's Page

WW2 brought home. Dunc relates his WW2 experiences, both humorous and deadly serious. I really enjoy his page. Keep up the great work, Dunc!

My USMC Memoirs

This is a site in progress and it sure is looking promising. F.E. "Jim" DeVine is from "Ye Olde Corps," circa mid 40's. I know he'd appreciate it if you would check his site out and let him know you appreciate his efforts. Semper Fi, Jim!

"A FAMILY OF MARINES"

The Marine Corps.....a great family tradition. Check out Silver Star recipient Ben Drake's family. He also has a great Christian site "Christian Friends," you might like to check out. I highly recommend it.

"BONNIE-SUE: A Marine Helicopter Squadron in VIETNAM."

This is a book wtitten by Lt. Marion F. Sturkey of HMM-265. It is an absolutely fantastic book about helo squadrons in Viet-Nam. Any Marine who served in the Nam (or anywhere else) should have this book in their library. Great job "El-Tee." Ask him to autograph it for you.

"HMM-364 (Viet-Nam) "The Purple Foxes" "

Franklin A. Gulledge Jr. (Uncle Frank) volunteered (I always thought officers were smarter then that. LOL) to build this web page, and he is doing an excellent job. He is compiling a squadron history of the Purple Foxes in Nam. He needs our input. He has a squadron roster also, incorporated on the page. Go to the page and if you notice names missing or incorrect information, let him know. This is NOT an easy task for him. Any Purple Foxer's out there need to view the page and offer him encouragement. As for me......"Well done, Uncle Frank!"

"The Hooch"

Fred Stith is the webmaster of this page. He's done a terrific job. Another great page dedicated to the operations of a Marine helicopter squadron (HMM-164) in country. Lot's of in-country photos.

"1st Battalion/ 3rd Marines"

The home page of 1/3. It is a well designed and very interesting page. As a member of HMM-163, I was aboard the U.S.S. Okinawa, along with 1/3, in 1967/68. It was an unit to be proud of. We came together again at Quang Tri, when the base was officially opened. We sure were happy to see them come as security for the base. We knew we could count on them.

"9th Marine Amphibious Brigade - Life's A Beach."

John Scott created a great page here. It answers a lot of questions that people have asked about the Viet-Nam war and it's veterans. To be more specific, it corrects a lot of misconceptions. I found I had actually bought into a lot of the supposed facts the anti- war protestor's had promulgated.

 

 

"ARMY ORIENTED SITES:"

 

Gunner Jim's AIRBORNE Website

Gunner Jim is a full blooded Seneca Indian. He served with the 101st Airborne during Nam. His site contains Indian, as well as military features. I enjoy visiting.

BLACKOWL'S Home Page

Pastor William "BlackOwl" Rupert's site. BlackOwl is a native American, pastor and a Nam vet. Those are fantastic credentials in themselves. His page is fairly new, and I know he'd be proud for you to drop by, visit and sign his guest book. He, along with "Gunner Jim," were "Screamin' Eagle's."

 

 

 

"AIR FORCE ORIENTED SITES:"

 

George and Faye Crofton's Home Page

No, this is NOT a page oriented toward Marines. And George Crofton is not a Marine. BUT, he shoulda been. He is a ret'd USAF M/Sgt. and his home page is one of the most patriotic I've gazed upon. It has fantastic graphics and music. Don't miss it! George made the composite photo of me on my opening page. He added the Marine Corps emblem and the chevrons to the photo Charlie Marsh sent me. Semper Fi, George!

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Hawk's Page

This is a page written by an ex-air force fighter pilot, who was shot down and spent years as a guest of the North Vietnamese government as a P.O.W. Don't miss it.

 

The BOB WEB

This is the site of an ex-Sailor who served in the Gulf War aboard the U.S.S. Ranger as a member of "the real Top Gun FIGHTER SQUADRON ONE (aka Wolfpack)." He makes some interesting and thought provoking statements. He also wrote a book. Check it out. He now lives in Germany.

bobbymeister's Home Page

This is the home page of an ex-Sailor who lives close to me in Red Lion, Pa. He has a very interesting site which includes an area dedicated to the servicemen, from York County, Pa., whose names appear on the Viet-Nam Memorial Wall. You can click on their names and get more info about them. It is no longer JUST a name. Very interesting site. While there, check out his many links....great info.

 

"All Services:"

 

Point Man International Ministries

The name of this site is self explanatory. You owe it to yourself to check it out.

Soldiers of the Cross

This site is the result of Vietnam vet Larry "Doc" Stanberry's efforts. He is now a prison chaplain who works with many incarcerated Nam vets. He served with the FIRST AIR CAV AIRMOBILE C co. 1/12th in Cambodia and the lll corps area during his tour in Viet Nam. If you have time to spare and are interested in his works, you might want to contact him at his web site.

"Hardcharger Apparel"

This commercial web site is operated by Paul B. Missett (USMC). I believe we should support our fellow veterans who have started businesses. So if you are looking for that apparel to display, for all to see, your branch of service, check this site out.

"The Battle Zone"

Another commercial web site. If you are looking for military patches, pins, medals, etc, this is a good site to check out. It also offers a place to buy, sell or trade military items. I've not quite gone through all there is to offer, but i've already found HMM-364's (The Purple Foxes) squadron patch. There are division, wing, and many other patches. Check it out.

"Zolt"

This is my good friend Zolt's page. He produces WEB pages for a living. He has been encouraging me and helping me since we first met on the net via "iplaynet." That is a site to play games, like spades and hearts. He lives in Canada, and served in the Canadian Armed Forces. He is a true friend, and i hope to be able to repay him for all of his help, cause it's sure been one-sided to this point. Thanks, Zolt.

Celeb's WEB Page

When I lived in Sandy, Utah, there was a hardware store that advertised, "If we don't have it, you don't need it." That pretty well describes Celeb's WEB site. I downloaded almost all of my music (midi) from her web page. If her site looks professional, her husband is Zolt! :-)) She has a lot of freeware, and just general information on her site. Visit her. You'll be glad you did.

Family Ties

This is one of my MOST favorite WEB sites. Might have something to do with being my son-in-law and daughter's WEB site. :-)) Jeramie and Tonja have done a great job. Jeramie is turning pro. It is a family site designed in the main for the Gentzler and Kramer families, but you are more than welcome to visit at any time. You can see many family pictures there, and read about the family doin's. Honest, i ain't REALLY that ugly!

JTWeb: Design and Hosting

This is my son-in-law's web site. He will help you set up your own web page for business or personal use. Again, I may be prejudiced, but I think he does an outstanding job. He had nothing to do with my web site, so don't think this web site is an indicator of his abilities. Mine is strictly amateur, while his is professional. Go to his site and see for yourself. You'll be glad you did!!

Carol's Place

If you enjoy country (music, cookin', humor, etc.), you owe it to yourself to check out Carol's page. I met Carol through the C.M.P. (civilian marksmanship program), where she works. She knows all there is to know about the competitive shooting programs.

All You Wanted To Know About Me

Another friend I met playing spades on the internet. She's really a sweetie. Married to a Marine. Lucky guy! Her name is Kobi. NO, not named after the city in Japan or the beef that originates there for you Marines who were stationed in JP.

Crosswinds: Free E-Mail and Free Unlimited WEB Space

Naw, this isn't a friend per se, but, it sure seems to be. If you are thinking of starting a WEB page, you owe it to yourself to check out this provider. They've been there everytime I needed them.

CatWoman's Corner

This is a real net lady, married to Gunner Jim. She is responsible for a number of web sites. Lot's of neat graphics and good info. She has helped me a lot on my site. Tell's me in a New York minute what she thinks of my site. :-(( LOL