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I was going through some of the old photos and found this one of me when I was about 70lbs lighter. 

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An old photo that I found of my unit when I was stationed in Twentynine Palms, CA.  This is a photo of Charlie Company, 1st Tank Battalion.  We were the tip of the spear for our Battalion back then. 

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I just want to say thank you to all the men and women that have served this country.

That’s all for today!

Semper Fidelis,

Manuel Perez

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Okay, I don’t want you to look for Waldo in this photo but instead look for Manuel Perez in the following photos.  If you can find me in both pictures I will give you access to something nice.  Maybe a Demonoid Invite or if its something else you want then let me know! 

The photo on the left is of my platoon in Corporal’s Course in Camp Pendleton, California.  Our platoon Sergeant was Staff Sergeant Moss.  The photo taken on August 12, 1998.  Right after I got promoted to Corporal the First Sergeant wanted to test me and see if I would fail Corporal’s Course.  I passed with flying colors. 

In Corporal’s Course they teach you Leadership, Weapons and Small Unit Tactics, Management and Drill.  Drill is probably one of my most favorite tasks.  You are on a large parade deck with an entire platoon to lead and you are given a drill card that has a list of different movements to put the platoon through.  You begin with presenting the platoon to the judge and then begin with the movements.  The key to drilling is to get the platoon in and out of the movements.  That way you only use a small portion of the parade deck and it is over quickly.

They also inspect you very thoroughly so that you are capable of inspecting your platoon.  Overall the course was great.  I got to stay with a friend and his wife that I knew from communications school.  My wife came over and we spent the time together.  I love Oceanside and the weather is almost as perfect as San Diego. 

The photo on the right is from Marine Combat Training.  This is the training that they put Marines through right after Boot Camp.  Here you learn a lot about Weapons, Infantry Training and other Combat Skills. 

This photo is of Golf Company – 3rd Squad – 3rd Platoon in Camp Pendleton, California.  I took this photo in October of 1996.  I was only 18 in this photo. 

Remember, if you can find Waldo, I mean me, then I will reward you!  Leave your answer in the comment box or either email me.  I will send the winner the reward of their choice.

That’s all for today!

Thanks for reading!

Semper Fidelis,

Manuel Perez

This is a photo of a United States Marine manning the radio wearing full Mission Oriented Protective Posture Gear.  This was my last exercise in Okinawa, Japan before finishing my tour.  I was with 1st Stinger Battery from Camp Futenma.  This Marine and I were on Radio Watch when we got the siren to go to MOPP Level 4.  The command is Gas, Gas, Gas and it is nothing to ignore.  Manning the radio can be tough with all this gear on because you can barely hear anything through the mask.  I remember going through Nuclear Biological Chemical Warfare School and we had to play basketball with all this gear on.  Luckily it wasn’t too hot only about 80 something degrees. 

That’s all I have for today and thank you for reading!

Semper Fidelis,

Manuel Perez

While I was in Kuwait back in 1997, we had an experience that was amazing.  When we arrived back home, I had a promotion warrant for me.  I had gotten promoted to Corporal.  It was a big thing for me because ever since I first signed up to be in the Marine Corps, I wanted that Blood Stripe and I knew that I had to work hard to get it and to keep it.  The ceremony was short and sweet but it was cool to get promoted in such a surprise.  I eventually got promoted to Sergeant in 2000 just about a month or two before I got out which was another key step for me because being a Sergeant is something else. 

That’s all for today.

Semper Fidelis,

Manuel Perez