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Thanks for all the info. I thought only next of kin could get military records but I went to the site and found out you can get info thru the FOIA (freedom of info act). So, I sent off a request...

+1 for sharing. It's certainly a reminder that no one can know their future.

I wondered about that too. Plus, I didn't think that kind of paint scheme on the helmut was used there but, I don't know much about it. I don't have anymore info then I gave.

I was able to get my Dad's service record but I didn't think you could get just anybody's service record. Would you apply for the info the same way?

36543655365636573658 This helmet I received from my Godfather, Col. Ira Stinson, Marine, Graduated Air War College 1954. The pin I stuck in the hole in front. He signed the inside. I believe it's...

I have a Chrony. It's the only one I've ever had. I've had it for years. With one rifle with an especially high sight, I put a bullet thru part of the Chrony. It still works and has for many...

I have a HK91 (SR9). I prefer its iron sights for some reason. The hole in the rear sight with the globe front sight and a round bullseye makes it easy to line everything up. The only thing I...

OK. Thanks Maury

I'm looking at the changes for 2010:

3.1 Service Rifle - As issued by the U.S. Armed Forces,
or the same type and caliber of commercially manufactured
rifle, having not less than 4 1/2 pound...

"Hey John, when you come aboard a carrier, there are only two place you can wind up, and one of them is REAL BAD!!!!!!"

That triggered a long ago memory about my Dad. My Dad, a marine, during...