Happy Birthday Chesty

[Devil Doc]

Yes, that Chesty. Today is the birthday of Lewis B. Puller.

 

[kinnem]

If I was in Quantico I'd lay a wreath at the foot of his statue overlooking the museum, but i bet someone already has.

 

[Capt MJ]

 

[THParent]

"Son, when the Marine Corps wants you to have a wife, you will be issued one."

Happy Birthday Chesty!

 

[brewmeist]

I bumped into this retired Marine in a bar last summer. Love the name for their rugby team! He gladly let me take his pic.

 

[kinnem]

"Where the Hell do you put the bayonet?"

 

[Devil Doc]

If I was in Quantico I'd lay a wreath at the foot of his statue overlooking the museum, but i bet someone already has.

The museum has been closed since the shut down. I was on base yesterday and drove by there on the way home. The road leading in is still blocked off plus I just checked their website.

The National Museum of the Marine Corps

The National Museum of the Marine Corps Museum is located in Triangle, Virginia just outside the gates of Quantico. It's striking architecture is reminiscent of the famous statue of the flag being raised on Iwo Jima by the Marines during World War II.

www.usmcmuseum.com

 

[Wishful]

His quote I laugh the most about is, "Take me to the brig, I want to see the 'real marines.'"