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 MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT (MCRD) BOOT CAMP COLLECTOR PATCH!
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HISTORY OF THE CHALLENGE COIN
During
World War I, American volunteers from all parts of the country filled
the newly formed flying squadrons. Some were wealthy scions attending
colleges such as Yale and Harvard who quit in mid-term to join the war.
In one squadron, a wealthy lieutenant ordered medallions struck in
solid bronze carrying the squadron emblem for every member of his
squadron. He himself carried his medallion in a small leather pouch
around his neck.
Shortly after
acquiring the medallions, the pilot's aircraft was severely damaged by
ground fire. He was forced to land behind enemy lines and was
immediately captured by a German patrol. In order to discourage his
escape, the Germans took all of his personal identification except for
the small leather pouch around his neck.
In
the meantime, he was taken to a small French town near the front.
Taking advantage of a bombardment that night, he escaped. However, he
was without personal identification. He succeeded in avoiding German
patrols and reached the front lines. With great difficulty, he crossed
no-man's land. Eventually, he stumbled onto a French outpost.
Unfortunately, saboteurs had plagued the French in this sector. They
sometimes masqueraded as civilians and wore civilian clothes. Not
recognizing the young pilot's American accent, the French thought him a
saboteur and made ready to execute him. Just in time, he remembered his
leather pouch containing the medallion. He showed the medallion to his
would-be executioners. His French captors recognized the squadron
insignia on the medallion and delayed long enough for him to confirm
his identity. Instead of shooting him, they gave him a bottle of wine.
Back
at his squadron, it became a tradition to ensure that all members
carried their medallion or coin at all times. This was accomplished
through a challenge in the following manner: a challenger would ask to
see the coin. If the challenged could not produce his coin, he was
required to buy a drink of choice for the member who challenged him. If
the challenged member produced his coin, the challenging member was
required to pay for the drink. This tradition continued throughout the
war and for many years after while surviving members of the squadron
were still alive. The fighting men and women of the 48th Intelligence
Squadron proudly continue this tradition.
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THE CHALLENGE
Some
Organizations even have regulations regarding Military Coins. Here is
an example. A 'Coin Check' consists of a challenge and a response. 1.
RULES: a. The challenge is initiated by drawing your coin, holding it
in the air by whatever means possible and state, scream, shout or
otherwise verbally acknowledge that you are initiating a coin check.
Another, but less vocal method is to firmly place it on the bar, table,
Or floor (this should produce an audible noise which can be easily
heard by those being challenged, but try not to leave a permanent
imprint). If you accidentally drop your coin and it makes an audible
sound upon impact, then you have just "accidentally" initiated a coin
check. (This is called paying the price for improper care of your
coin."
b. The response consists of all
those persons being challenged drawing their coin in a like manner
(other organizational coins are invalid). You must produce a coin with
YOUR UNIT'S LOGO on it.
c. If you are
challenged and are unable to properly respond, you must buy a round of
drinks for the challenger and the group being challenged.
d.
If everyone being challenged responds in the correct manner, the
challenger must buy a round of drinks for all those people he
challenged.
e. Failure to buy a round is a despicable crime and will require that you turn-in your Coin to the issuing agency.
2. Coin checks are permitted, ANY TIME, ANY PLACE'. (Keep OPSEC in mind, be smart!)
3.
There are no exceptions to the rules. They apply to those clothed or
unclothed. At the time of the challenge, you are permitted one-step and
an arms reach to locate your coin. If you still cannot reach it --
SORRY ABOUT THAT!
4. A Coin is a coin.
Coins attached on belt buckles are considered "belt buckles." Coins on
key chains are considered "key chains." Coins placed in a
"holder/clasp" and worn around the neck like a necklace are valid and
are considered a coin.
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This is me a few years ago...."No I was not a hero...but I served in a Platoon full of them! "
Units....MWCS-38 3d Maw/ 3/9 Marines / MCRD San Diego (Boot Camp)/ Edson Range Camp Pendleton/ SOMS MCAS El Toro!)United States Marine Corps 1978-88 Honorable Discharge
✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ This Flag In Honor Of The Fallen Men
✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ And Women Who Served Our Country
✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ For those who have served in the past
☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ For those who are serving now
☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ And For Those Who Are Still Fighting☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ THANK YOU AMERICAN HEROES!!
MARINE TRAINING IS STILL THE SAME!
MARINES' HYMN
From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli,
We fight our country's battles in the air, on land and sea.
First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.
Our Flag's unfurled to every breeze from dawn to setting sun.
We have fought in every clime and place, where we could take a gun.
In the snow of far off northern lands and in sunny tropic scenes,
You will find us always on the job, the United States Marines.
Here's health to you and to our Corps, which we are proud to serve.
In many a strife we've fought for life and never lost our nerve.
If the Army and the Navy ever look on heaven's scenes,
they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines.
We fight our country's battles in the air, on land and sea.
First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.
Our Flag's unfurled to every breeze from dawn to setting sun.
We have fought in every clime and place, where we could take a gun.
In the snow of far off northern lands and in sunny tropic scenes,
You will find us always on the job, the United States Marines.
Here's health to you and to our Corps, which we are proud to serve.
In many a strife we've fought for life and never lost our nerve.
If the Army and the Navy ever look on heaven's scenes,
they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines.
A LETTER FROM BOOT CAMP....
Dear Ma and Pa,
I
am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Marine
Corps beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up
quick before all of the places are filled.
I
was restless at first because you got to stay in bed till nearly 6 a.m.
but I am getting so I like to sleep late. Tell Walt and Elmer all you
do before breakfast is smooth your cot, and shine some things. No hogs
to slop, feed to pitch, mash to mix, wood to split, fire to lay.
Practically nothing.
We all have to shave but it is not so bad, there's warm water & no out house!
Breakfast
is strong on trimmings like fruit juice, cereal, eggs, bacon,
fruit,etc., but kind of weak on chops, potatoes, ham, steak, fried
eggplant, pie and other regular food. Tell
Walt and Elmer you can always sit by the two city boys that live on
coffee. Their food plus yours holds you until noon when you get fed
again. It's no wonder these city boys can't walk much.
We go on
"route marches," which the platoon sergeant says are long walks to
harden us. If he thinks so, it's not my place to tell him different. A
"route march" is about as far as to our mailbox at home. Then the city
guys get sore feet and we all ride back in trucks.
The country
is nice but awful flat. The sergeant is like a school teacher. He nags a
lot. The Captain is like the school board. Majors and colonels just
ride around and frown. They don't bother you none.
This
next one will kill Walt and Elmer with laughter... I keep getting
medals for shooting & I don't know why. The bulls-eye is near as big
as a chipmunk's head and don't move, and it ain't shooting at you like
the Higgett boys at home. All you got to do is lie there all comfortable
and hit it. You don't even load your own cartridges. They come in
boxes.
Then
we have what they call hand-to-hand combat training. You get to wrestle
with them city boys. I have to be real careful though, they break real
easy. It ain't like fighting with that ole bull at home. I'm about the
best they got in this except for that Tug Jordan from over in Silver
Lake. I only beat him once. He joined up the same time as me, but I'm
only 5'6" and 130 pounds and he's 6'8" and near 300 pounds dry.
Be sure to tell Walt and Elmer to hurry and join before other fellers get onto this setup and come stampeding in.
Your loving daughter, Stephanie Marie
A LETTER FROM BOOT CAMP....
Dear Ma and Pa,
I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Marine Corps beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before all of the places are filled.
I was restless at first because you got to stay in bed till nearly 6 a.m. but I am getting so I like to sleep late. Tell Walt and Elmer all you do before breakfast is smooth your cot, and shine some things. No hogs to slop, feed to pitch, mash to mix, wood to split, fire to lay. Practically nothing.
We all have to shave but it is not so bad, there's warm water & no out house!
Breakfast
is strong on trimmings like fruit juice, cereal, eggs, bacon,
fruit,etc., but kind of weak on chops, potatoes, ham, steak, fried
eggplant, pie and other regular food. Tell
Walt and Elmer you can always sit by the two city boys that live on
coffee. Their food plus yours holds you until noon when you get fed
again. It's no wonder these city boys can't walk much.
We go on "route marches," which the platoon sergeant says are long walks to harden us. If he thinks so, it's not my place to tell him different. A "route march" is about as far as to our mailbox at home. Then the city guys get sore feet and we all ride back in trucks.
The country is nice but awful flat. The sergeant is like a school teacher. He nags a lot. The Captain is like the school board. Majors and colonels just ride around and frown. They don't bother you none.
This next one will kill Walt and Elmer with laughter... I keep getting medals for shooting & I don't know why. The bulls-eye is near as big as a chipmunk's head and don't move, and it ain't shooting at you like the Higgett boys at home. All you got to do is lie there all comfortable and hit it. You don't even load your own cartridges. They come in boxes.
Then we have what they call hand-to-hand combat training. You get to wrestle with them city boys. I have to be real careful though, they break real easy. It ain't like fighting with that ole bull at home. I'm about the best they got in this except for that Tug Jordan from over in Silver Lake. I only beat him once. He joined up the same time as me, but I'm only 5'6" and 130 pounds and he's 6'8" and near 300 pounds dry.
Be sure to tell Walt and Elmer to hurry and join before other fellers get onto this setup and come stampeding in.
We go on "route marches," which the platoon sergeant says are long walks to harden us. If he thinks so, it's not my place to tell him different. A "route march" is about as far as to our mailbox at home. Then the city guys get sore feet and we all ride back in trucks.
The country is nice but awful flat. The sergeant is like a school teacher. He nags a lot. The Captain is like the school board. Majors and colonels just ride around and frown. They don't bother you none.
This next one will kill Walt and Elmer with laughter... I keep getting medals for shooting & I don't know why. The bulls-eye is near as big as a chipmunk's head and don't move, and it ain't shooting at you like the Higgett boys at home. All you got to do is lie there all comfortable and hit it. You don't even load your own cartridges. They come in boxes.
Then we have what they call hand-to-hand combat training. You get to wrestle with them city boys. I have to be real careful though, they break real easy. It ain't like fighting with that ole bull at home. I'm about the best they got in this except for that Tug Jordan from over in Silver Lake. I only beat him once. He joined up the same time as me, but I'm only 5'6" and 130 pounds and he's 6'8" and near 300 pounds dry.
Be sure to tell Walt and Elmer to hurry and join before other fellers get onto this setup and come stampeding in.
Your loving daughter, Stephanie Marie
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I thought that hat looked good on the web it is awesome, thanks man!!! I have been retired almost 16 years and am always looking for quality Navy stuff because I'm proud of my service and proud of the Navy. You represent everything that is good about shopping with other veterans. Service was prompt the hat is excellent it arrived in perfect condition & the sticker & business card was a totally unexpected treat. I will be a multiple repeat customer & I will turn my buddies onto your e-bay store. I regret you only get 80 characters to leave feedback on ebay. I did my best there for you! You deserve it! Tanks Again Brother. Norm Copeland FTCS/SS USN RET.
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That is honor and there are way too many people in this country today, who no longer understand this...to those who do....Semper Fi
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