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SWMBO and I spent a long weekend in Washington, DC. Our primary purpose for the visit was to attend a reunion of MCB-7. MCB stands for Mobile Construction Battalion. As many of you may already be aware of, the Seabees were formed during World War Two. The military had private contractors doing construction work in combat areas. The Marines were responsible for their safety. However it became apparent that it would be advantageous to arm the construction workers. Since the Marines are part of the Navy, it was a no brainer to draft these men into the Navy, yet train them as Marines. The Seabees wear Navy uniforms for dress and Marine Greens for working, unlike other naval personnel who wear dungarees for working.
I served in Vietnam at Dong-Ha in 1968-1969. About as far north as you could get before crossing the DMZ. Our company, Delta company, was deployed from Dong-Ha to places like Qua-Viet, Amtrack ( large tracked vehicles that were amphibious) base at the ocean, Con-Tien gun base at the DMZ, Quang-Tri, and many other less known spots. All of our work was done in support of the Marines.
Our reunion included Seabees from as far back as Korea. My wife and I decided to take the train from Philly to DC instead of driving. Good decision. We also rode the Washington DC Metro to get around while there. Great system, and easy to learn.
On Sunday we visited Arlington National Cemetery. We had never been there. A very moving experience. While there we watched the changing of the guard. I must say that I am proud to be an American. I will post a video as soon as I figure out the method.
http://youtu.be/FOrC9PJxALo
I served in Vietnam at Dong-Ha in 1968-1969. About as far north as you could get before crossing the DMZ. Our company, Delta company, was deployed from Dong-Ha to places like Qua-Viet, Amtrack ( large tracked vehicles that were amphibious) base at the ocean, Con-Tien gun base at the DMZ, Quang-Tri, and many other less known spots. All of our work was done in support of the Marines.
Our reunion included Seabees from as far back as Korea. My wife and I decided to take the train from Philly to DC instead of driving. Good decision. We also rode the Washington DC Metro to get around while there. Great system, and easy to learn.
On Sunday we visited Arlington National Cemetery. We had never been there. A very moving experience. While there we watched the changing of the guard. I must say that I am proud to be an American. I will post a video as soon as I figure out the method.
http://youtu.be/FOrC9PJxALo
