This Marine Still Has the Bullet That Almost Killed Him in Somalia

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• PI

  @PinkuStyle · 6 days ago

  And there are 1000 stories like it. Good podcast brother

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  @StrangerByTheHour · 11 days ago

  Another outstanding episode. I don’t know this guy personally, but I know him. I spent over 20 years on active duty and I don’t know how to say it in a way that makes sense to anyone outside of the USMC, but if you’ve ever been curious about what it’s like to hang out with a Marine infantry NCO, this is it. The way he talks, the shit he says, etc are very typical of a Marine grunt NCO. And that’s meant to be an accurate description as well as a compliment. Marine Grunt NCO is an elevated life form.

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• CE

  @celinaandjakesmithjr7352 · 9 days ago (edited)

  Retired USMC Infantry Grunt here too (94-13)! Man oh man, your so correct about SOI... Thank goodness back in 95, things changed. As we soon to be Grunts no longer had to go through MCT, only ITB... And yes, I remember some of those instructors were $hit bags too...<br>However, back in 2000, I departed 3/4 stationed in 29 Palms to MCT, SOI (E). Yes, I remember some Troop Handlers/Combat Instructors weren&apos;t the best, but a lot of them, especially Golf Company were solid... I loved teaching/instructing to the young Marines. Infact, years later, while at the Exchange (PX) I had a Gunnery Sergeant approach me, giving me &quot;thanks&quot; as he informed me that I was his instructor... I enjoyed this job so much, after returning from FMF, I was the reassigned to ITB, then later to AITB (Combat Hunter). Again, I had a blast... And no, I&apos;m not a &quot;skater&quot; from FMF, as I (unfortunately) did x8 deployments in my career...<br><br>Unfortunately, I retired from Paris Island, SC. No! Thank goodness I wasn&apos;t a hat (drill instructor), but was the Basic Warrior Training Chief Instructor. Again, I had good instructors, some DIs getting a break. Of course I didn&apos;t agree with all the curriculum as some were designed for DIs to play games with the recruits (assault course)... Of course, games were never in my tool box, so we (BWT Instructors &amp; I) usually kicked them (DIs) out from our training.... and you&apos;re correct, when I departed, AT-4 training wasn&apos;t part of our training curriculum.<br><br>As you can see, similar back ground... After retirement, I could only handle x5 years at my local Sheriff&apos;s Office. So, I then began my Contracting Career for 5.5 years over at the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. Before departing this, I was the lead instructor who trained a team of Close Protection Unit (CPU). The vetted local Iraqis who provided security, but also we&apos;re our terps (translators) too.<br><br>Semper Fi &amp; God Bless!

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• FR

  @fresh50 · 11 days ago

  Tony, you have a big heart! Awesome reflection of service. <br>Semper Fi!

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• JV

  @jvalusmc0331 · 9 days ago

  I served with Tony in L 3/25. He’s a great man.

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• JA

  @jayfilmdat5695 · 1 day ago

  That kid probably had an allergic reaction to those m&amp;m’s

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• DO

  @docshelley1969 · 11 days ago

  Great story. Semper Fi -USN 88-92

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• SP

  @SpudMcKenzie-d7n · 11 days ago

  Thank you for your service and thank you for saying &quot;those incidences&quot; instead of saying &quot;those incidents&quot;.

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• SW

  @swmann2 · 10 days ago

  just when you thought the USMC couldn&apos;t be any more psychotic stories like this come out, &nbsp;I&apos;m thankful everyday that I survived it

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• RO

  @Robertjswartz · 10 days ago

  What a great story love everyone I listen to. Thank you to you wife and children for there sacrifice they gave to let you serve our country. I truly appreciate every single soldier that has given some of there time on this earth to my safety and our country’s. Use are not just a number use are our hero’s

• JU

  @justincash6169 · 8 days ago

  I liked this guy a lot more than i though i would, totally judged him on his haircut.... he sounds like a solid leader! &nbsp;Semper Fi!

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• TO

  @ToddCliftUSMC · 9 days ago

  Served with Tony in 2/9 great Dude!

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