Tag Archives: USMC

Declassified Memo

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Ray V.

The Department of the Navy was assigning females to quarters in a separate, private, OFF LIMITS area on all aircraft carriers. Addressing all ship personnel at Pearl Harbor, the Commanding Officer advised, “The female sleeping quarters will be out-of-bounds for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, US Marines | Tagged Men and women serving together, US Navy, USMC, Women in the armed forces | 2 Comments

Plan B

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Ray V.

It’s a little more humid than normal here on the Island today and I’m glad I packed a few books to read on the beach. Reading on the couch is a frustrating, Plan “B, ” but at least we … Continue reading →

Posted in US Marine Corps & Veterans Funeral Care | Tagged LArry Smith The few and the proud, Parris Island, Tropical Storm Colin, USMC | Leave a comment

Please Do Not Tell My Mother…

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Ray V.

…this is a little risque and she might not approve. The story illustrates the resourcefulness of an officer of our USMC. Semper Fi A crusty old Marine Sergeant Major found himself as a guest at a gala event hosted by … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 24-hour time, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, military time, Ray Visotski, Sergeant MAjor, USMC | Leave a comment

Works Every Time

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Ray V.

A former gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps took a new job as a high school teacher. Just before the school year started, he injured his back. He was required to wear a plaster cast around the upper part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, discipline in schools, Ray Visotski, USMC, USMC Gunnery Sgt. | 7 Comments

Six Seconds

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Ray V.

Came across this today and thought it was worth sharing: I included a few links early on that validate that this is not an “urban legend”. Read on……… One can hardly conceive of the enormous grief held quietly within General … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Brave Marines, libya, Lt. General John Kelly, middle-east, Semper Fi, Semper Fidelis, USMC | 2 Comments

My 1,400th Post…

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Ray V.

…and still having fun doing it. I will acknowledge this milestone of sorts by re-blogging a post from one of my favorite, daily reads, Mme. Scherzo. “We have tyranny because we willingly accept tyranny” Read the news story attached and … Continue reading →

Posted in 1400th Post | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Mme Scherzo, Ray Visotski, TSA abuse, US MArine abused by TSA in Phoenix, USMC | Leave a comment

Semper Fidelis

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Ray V.

Celebrating 237 years of protecting America. Happy Birthday to the men and women of the United States Marine Corps. “This unique holiday for warriors is a day of camaraderie, a day to honor Corps and Country. Throughout the world on … Continue reading →

Posted in Semper Fidelis | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Ray Visotski, Semper Fidelis, USMC, USMC Birthday | Leave a comment

Keep Walking Folks….

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Ray V.

….nothing to see here. Most of us are pretty busy people so we may have missed this on the news last week. Oh, wait, it was not on the news. I wonder why not? It must not have been important, … Continue reading →

Posted in Keep Walking Folks | Tagged 9/11/12 attacks on Marine Base, Aiken Bloggers, Barack Obama, camp Bastion Attack, libya, media helping obama, media not telling truth, media shills for obama, obama is incompetent, Ray Visotski, USMC | 1 Comment

Even the Marines?

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Ray V.

I began thinking about writing this column a week or so ago after seeing a commercial that caught my eye as being strange and out of place…creepy, even. I saw it again and it bothered me and nagged at me….there … Continue reading →

Posted in Even The Marines?, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, American Exceptionalism, moral clarity, Parris Island, parris island sc, Ray Visotski, Towards the Chaos, united states marine, United States Marine Corps, USMC, USMC Commercial, USMC Recruiting commercials, Veterans Funeral Care | 2 Comments

Until They Are Home

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Ray V.

I just heard about this documentary that should air tomorrow. Check this out and I’ll try to find local stations that will carry it. Until They Are Home And the show’s website Until They Are Home

Posted in Until They Are Home | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken Funeral Home, Battle of Tarawa, George Funeral Home, George Funeral Home & Cremation Center., MIA, POW, Ray Visotski, Until They Are Home, USMC, Veterans Funeral Care, WWII Memorial Day | 1 Comment

Five Years Ago

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Ray V.

Today, we acknowledge the fifth anniversary of the death of Cpl. Matthew Dillon, USMC. As has been the tradition, Matt’s parents and several friends will meet at his grave and share some stories of Matt’s life. I consider it a … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Years Ago, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken Funeral Home, George Funeral Home & Cremation Center., Matt Dillon, Matt Dillon Anniversary, Neal & Lucy Dillon, USMC | 1 Comment

A USMC Tribute

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Ray V.

A few days ago, I paid tribute to the USMC with this post One of my long time readers (Thank you Sandra) sent this to me as a follow up. It’s a great video from Fox News Click here for … Continue reading →

Posted in USMC Video Tribute | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Ray Visotski, Semper Fi, USMC, USMC Birthday Video | Leave a comment

Memorial Day 2011

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Ray V.

Well, yesterday was the parade and tomorrow, Memorial Day is what is typically referred to as the beginning of summer. This holiday, intended to acknowledge the millions of soldiers that died for our freedom seems to have morphed into a … Continue reading →

Posted in Memorial Day 2011, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken, Aiken Funeral Home, Aiken funeral homes, Aiken Memorial Day Parade, Aiken Public Safety, Bernie Kaliss, Elissa Visotski, George Funeral Home, George Funeral Home & Cremation Center., Jake Mahoney, Memorial Day 2011, Mt. St. MAry's, Ray Visotski, SC Cremation & Burial Society, The Aiken Standard, USMC, Veterans Funeral Care | Leave a comment

I’ll Wait!

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Ray V.

A conversation recently overheard on the VHF airwaves……. Iranian Air Defense Site: ‘Unknown aircraft you are in Iranian airspace. Identify yourself.’ Aircraft: ‘This is a United States aircraft. I am in Iraqi airspace.’ Air Defense Site: ‘You are in Iranian … Continue reading →

Posted in I'll Wait! | Tagged F-18 Hornet, Ray Visotski, US Marines, USMC, Veterans Funeral Care | Leave a comment

Graduation Day, Parris Island

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Ray V.

Yesterday morning, under a bright sun and against brisk winds, I had the honor of observing the Marine Graduation Ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC. I had come to congratulate a young man whom I had only … Continue reading →