This message goes out to all those that have deployed overseas or have a loved one or friend that has deployed.  I am starting my first deployment this May 15th.  I am glad for those you have served our country and those who have deployed before.  Now it is my time to do what not a lot of people are meant for.  If you have a friend or family member who is in the military remember to thank them for what they are doing and never forget that it is them that are keeping this country free.

Semper Fi

Lcpl. White, Scott B.

USMC

all. As I now have the playlist.com music player on my page please put in requests for music you would like to have added to the player. Please add the artist name and track name. I want to do this so for those of you who are looking around my page can play the music they want while looking.

If the site playlist.com doesn't have your track I will whisper you letting you know and see if you have another one that you would like displayed. You can ask for more then 1 track at a time so don't be shy is asking.

Also I am looking for comments on what I can do to make the blog better. Please submit your opinions and I will make changes if I like the idea.

Thank you for your time.

Anyone up for a little Easter egg hunt???? 

Thank you for coming and enjoy yourself.

Semper Fidelis

"Always Faithful" 

This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.

My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.

My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I WILL...

My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. WE WILL HIT...

My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. I will keep my rifle clean and ready. We will become part of each other. WE WILL...

Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. WE ARE THE SAVIORS OF MY LIFE.

So be it, until victory is America's and there is no enemy, but peace!

by Major General William H. Rupertus (USMC, Ret.)

(written following the attack on Pearl Harbor)

Every Marine is a rifleman.

To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

# General Order 2

To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

# General Order 3

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

# General Order 4

To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.

# General Order 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

# General Order 6

To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, and officers and noncommissioned officers of the guard only.

# General Order 7

To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

# General Order 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

# General Order 9

To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.

# General Order 10

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

# General Order 11

To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.