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Chesty Puller Marine Corps

Ian — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 14:37:37 +0000

Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller, a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who, early in his military career, fought guerrillas in Haiti and Nicaragua. He later went on to serve with distinction in World War II and the Korean War. Puller is the most decorated Marine in American history. He is one of two U.S. servicemen awarded five Navy Crosses and one Army Distinguished Service Cross. Puller’s five Crosses are next in number to the eight times Eddie Rickenbacker received the nation’s second-highest military award for valor. In 1955 (after 37 years of service), Puller retired from the Marine Corps, but his legend continues on in the Marine Corps.

Squadron Posters “Yoked Series” honors those who demonstrate “Strength through Leadership”. The term “Yoked” referring to a strong or large trap muscle between the shoulder and neck. Word originates from the “yoke” that is placed around the neck of oxen and has now developed into a broad term for hugeness and strength.

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One More For Chesty Puller

Ian — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 20:32:29 +0000

Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller, a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who, early in his military career, fought guerrillas in Haiti and Nicaragua. He later went on to serve with distinction in World War II and the Korean War. Puller is the most decorated Marine in American history. He is one of two U.S. servicemen awarded five Navy Crosses and one Army Distinguished Service Cross. Puller's five Crosses are next in number to the eight times Eddie Rickenbacker received the nation's second-highest military award for valor. In 1955 (after 37 years of service), Puller retired from the Marine Corps, but his legend continues on in the Marine Corps.

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NAS Fort Worth, VMFA-112 F/A-18

John Anderson — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:49:13 +0000

NAS Fort Worth, VMFA-112 F/A-18 poster art.

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112) is a part of Marine Aircraft Group 41 based at NAS Fort Worth, TX. The pilots of the ‘Cowboys’ fly the F/A-18 A++ for the United States Marine Corps, specializing in Close Air Support. The squadron has a rich tradition dating back to WWII when they were known as the ‘Wolfpack.’ During that time they flew the Wildcat and the Corsair and were a part of the famed ‘Cactus Air Force.’ During WWII they accrued over 150 Air to Air kills. Since then, they have transitioned to multiple different platforms. As a USMC Reserve F/A-18 squadron, they are on call to deploy when needed to fill the gap. Most recently they deployed to Iraq in 2009-2010 and to the Pacific Theater in 2013-2014.

Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base includes Carswell Field, a military airbase located 5 nautical miles (9 km; 6 mi) west of the central business district of Fort Worth, Texas. This military airfield is operated by the United States Navy Reserve. It is located in the cities of Fort Worth, Westworth Village, and White Settlement in the western part of the Fort Worth urban area.

The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine supersonic, all-weather carrier-capable multirole combat jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft (hence the F/A designation).

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