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The Marines

by on February 22, 2007 in The Long War

PBS had this on last night, and I thought it was very well done. They will run it again, I am sure, and for the die hards, you can buy the DVD. It reminded me of this coverage the Detroit Free Press has of Michigan’s Band of Brothers, the Marine Corps Reservists of 1st Battalion 24th Marines. Two of the local reporters embedded late last fall for an excellent series and have continued coverage. Lots to read, lots to watch, but well worth the time.

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  1. LtCol P says:
    February 22, 2007 at 6:38 am

    Thanks, BR. I missed it because I was examining the insides of my eyelids. (NSTR, by the way.) Glad they didn’t F it up.

  2. Old Tanker says:
    February 22, 2007 at 7:16 am

    The Free Press Series is a great one. I have been following that one closely as I have a buddy in that unit, Gunny McGowan. Great Thanksgiving piece with him and his family….

  3. NSC says:
    February 22, 2007 at 7:36 am

    I watched it. Great show. Almost made me wish I had gone into that Marine recruiter’s office instead of the Air Force one – almost.

  4. JimPv says:
    February 22, 2007 at 5:31 pm

    The Marine propaganda machine is alive and well. Harry Truman talked about it back in the 50′s, and he would still recognize it today, even if the Soviet Union is gone.

    If anyone wants a history lesson on what I am writing about, let me know.

  5. bullnav says:
    February 23, 2007 at 4:33 am

    So JimPv, did you watch the show? I am guessing that you are not necessarily a big believer in the Marine Corps.

  6. Lt Col Patrick says:
    February 23, 2007 at 11:42 am

    Great show. Really shows the spirit of The Corps and the warriors behind the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. Wish the AF had the symbolism and heritage that our sister-services have…rather than be most remembered for reflective belts.

    Patrick