United States Marine Corps

Semper Fidelis

Always Faithful

Bootcamp
Parris Island
Graduated Oct. 19, 1981
MOS
3051
Supply / Warehouseman
Discharge
Honorable
Rifle & Pistol: Marksman

Service Timeline

Camp LeJeune

Camp LeJeune, NC • 1981 – 1983
  • Unit: 2nd Supply Battalion
  • 2nd Mar Division

Multi-National Peacekeeping Force

Beirut, Lebanon • Oct. 1982 – Feb. 1983
  • Unit: 24th MAU, MSSG-24, Supply Platoon Ground Operations
  • Ship assigned: USS Shreveport LPD-12

Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Air Station

July 1983 – July 1985
  • Unit: Marine Air Control Squadron 2
  • Temporary Additional Duty: Military Police Department

I ran into my Drill Instructor, SSgt Morrison, while we were both stationed at KBay, Hawaii. We had the same MOS. You never forget “that voice.” Great Man!

Awards & Decorations

  • Navy Unit Commendation
  • Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
  • Good Conduct Medal
  • Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
  • Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
  • U.N. Multinational Force Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission

Duty Stations

  • Camp LeJeune, NC
  • Beirut, Lebanon
  • Kaneohe Bay, HI
Medal Rack

Marine Life — In the Field

Beirut Commemoration

Wreath presented honoring Beirut Veterans and Gold Star Family Members, featuring Gen. Al Gray (29th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Ret.) and Jack Anderson, Survivor, both were keynote speakers that year at the ceremony

Wreath ceremony honoring Beirut Veterans
The Salute — honoring Beirut Veterans & Gold Star Families
Wreath presentation
Wreath presentation with Gen. Al Gray & Jack Anderson

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Military Service Record

Kibler Military Service Plaque