re: #87 srb1976

That much I do know…better half still speaks of his old chief in hushed and reverent tones = ). He’s still a little in awe of him I think

There was a “training” film I remember seeing, before and during boot camp. Had a HIGHLY decorated MCPO retiring. The first time seeing all the fruit salad it was meh. The second time I distinctly remember a collective gasp from everyone in my RTC class as we realized just what the man had done from all the ribbons and other badges on his uniform.