The White Falcon - 07.11.1986, Side 7

The Marine Corps:
21 1-year-old protector of freedom
Marines involved in a tug-of-war contest outside the Kefiavik Marine
Barracks. (U.S. Navy ph*U)
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The White Falcon
*Ulhen l think about Marine
heritage I remember all the
men that laid down their Hues
for their country.*
by J03 Tim Abbott
Staff Reporter
Lance Cpi. Martin Santigo in formation at a change of command ceremony.
(0»«* by PHI Ermie Myttte)
This year marks the 211th
birthday of the U.S. Marines
Corps. The White Falcon took
this opportunity to talk to a few of
the Kefiavik Marines about Marine
heritage.
What does Marine heritage
mean to you? Cpl. Robert
Alexander, "When I think about
Marine heritage I remember all
the men that laid down their lives
for their country. *
"I get a gut feeling of pride,"
said Cpl. Ronald Slater, "when 1
think of Marine heritage. Pride
and heritage is what the Marine
Corps is all about."
Why did you join the Marines? Lance Cpl. Graham
Cocksedge, "I thought it would be the best challenge for me, and
I wanted to be in recon."
Alexander said, "The Marines Corps Is something I've wanted to
be a part of since the seventh grade."
"I personally feel the Marine Corps is the best," Slater said.
How do you like serving with joint forces? Slater said,
"I like working with the Navy and Air force, but I do wish they
wouldn't judge all Marines by one Marine. ‘
"Working with joint forces gives me a better understanding of
what the Air Force and Navy's jobs are," said Alexander. “I wish
they could see more of what we do, that is, outside from our
duties in Iceland."
Finally, how do you like duty in Iceland? "I expected
more training here," commented Cocksedge, "but because of
Government of Iceland restrictions we can't conduct certain types
of training."
"I like the country. I go repelling and hiking on my time off,"
Slater said. I really expected more of a winter than what there
is. I'm extremely pleased with base housing."
“This duty allows me more responsibility, and I like that," said
Alexander.
The U.S. Marines Corps has a long and proud heritage of
defending the United States. The have fought in all major wars
with United States involvement, including the Naval War with
France, 1798-1801, Mexican War, 1846-48, World War II, and
the Korean War, to name a few. They have fought in the air, on
land, and sea, with approximately 300 landings on foreign shores
since Nov. 10, 1775.
1st 5gt. Sam A. Green stands at attention
during the Iceland Defense Force Change of
Command, (photo bg PHI Erato Mgettt)
Nov. 7, 1986
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