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Was Platoon Sergeant, later Platoon Commander (after Lt Mark Sandusky-now Mark Stewart-and other Marines were badly wounded), 1st Platoon, Echo Co., 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, Vietnam (1968-69). Please contact me if you remember me. Please contact me if you were part of the "operation" that ended on Christmas Eve, 1968.
Additionally, does anyone remember my insertion on the Cuban/Russian Airfield in Grenada (Operation Urgent Fury). The Air Force pilot, a LtCol, who was already exhausted, flew me in his C-130, in total darkness/blackout conditions. Due to a last minute change of plans, I ended up alone on the airstrip, unarmed. Thank goodness the Army Rangers took care of me until I was later transported to the Marine assault ship (LPH). My mission-on behalf of the Director of Naval Intelligence- was to deliver a new satellite imaging system nicknamed FIST (Fleet Imaging Support Terminal) to support all of the armed services.
Semper Fi to all who served, especially my 2/1 comrades-in-arms.
Capt [mustang] USMC Ret; Director, Special Security, Space & Defense Ret.
Additionally, does anyone remember my insertion on the Cuban/Russian Airfield in Grenada (Operation Urgent Fury). The Air Force pilot, a LtCol, who was already exhausted, flew me in his C-130, in total darkness/blackout conditions. Due to a last minute change of plans, I ended up alone on the airstrip, unarmed. Thank goodness the Army Rangers took care of me until I was later transported to the Marine assault ship (LPH). My mission-on behalf of the Director of Naval Intelligence- was to deliver a new satellite imaging system nicknamed FIST (Fleet Imaging Support Terminal) to support all of the armed services.
Semper Fi to all who served, especially my 2/1 comrades-in-arms.
Capt [mustang] USMC Ret; Director, Special Security, Space & Defense Ret.