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Date: 2nd February 2012
Cool
Great Entry, I was stationed there in 75/76 while in the USAF. Read your entry, and felt like I was with you as you went along. Very Cool, Thanks
From Blog: Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan
Cool
Great Entry, I was stationed there in 75/76 while in the USAF. Read your entry, and felt like I was with you as you went along. Very Cool, Thanks
From Blog: Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan
Date: 26th January 2012
I Loved Ie Shima
Kim, Jerry, I was stationed on Ie Shima back in 1980. Back then, the Air Force operated the bomb and gunnery range on the island. Recently, through the miracle of the internet, I was re-acquainted with 2 of my best friends who I was privileged to serve with on the island. We are trying to find fellow alumni, and have a group on Facebook (Ie Shima). I am touched to see Ernie Pyle's grave site is still being maintained, we had the honor of maintaining it while I was there. Thank you so much for such a lovely blog! Oh, BTW, Luigi is the nickname I had while I was stationed there. :)
From Blog: Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan
I Loved Ie Shima
Kim, Jerry, I was stationed on Ie Shima back in 1980. Back then, the Air Force operated the bomb and gunnery range on the island. Recently, through the miracle of the internet, I was re-acquainted with 2 of my best friends who I was privileged to serve with on the island. We are trying to find fellow alumni, and have a group on Facebook (Ie Shima). I am touched to see Ernie Pyle's grave site is still being maintained, we had the honor of maintaining it while I was there. Thank you so much for such a lovely blog! Oh, BTW, Luigi is the nickname I had while I was stationed there. :)
From Blog: Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan
Date: 16th December 2011
correction to Story
I am an 88 year old man who was with the 1902nd Aviation Engineer Battalion (There was There was 1903rd there),. We landed on Ie Shima from an LST on the 18th of April 1945 while the 77th Infantry division was still fighting, went to the air field and proceeded to repair the air strips so fighter aircraft could land and support the fighting and the battle going on nn the main Island of Okinawa. (it is Gunto, not Honto). I was a scared kid with a bunch of other scared kids, but we sucked it up and went on to rid the island of remaining Japanese fighters and repair the air strips.
From Blog: Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan
correction to Story
I am an 88 year old man who was with the 1902nd Aviation Engineer Battalion (There was There was 1903rd there),. We landed on Ie Shima from an LST on the 18th of April 1945 while the 77th Infantry division was still fighting, went to the air field and proceeded to repair the air strips so fighter aircraft could land and support the fighting and the battle going on nn the main Island of Okinawa. (it is Gunto, not Honto). I was a scared kid with a bunch of other scared kids, but we sucked it up and went on to rid the island of remaining Japanese fighters and repair the air strips.
From Blog: Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan
Date: 13th December 2011
Camp Mu Chuk
I was there Nov '82 to Jan '83 with I 3/9. There was nothing there except the ammo bunkers and a gate. Then the tents went up soon after.
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
Camp Mu Chuk
I was there Nov '82 to Jan '83 with I 3/9. There was nothing there except the ammo bunkers and a gate. Then the tents went up soon after.
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
Date: 18th July 2011
The Wild Dueces
Dad was an operations officer with the 1902 aviation battallion or also known as the 'Wild Deuces'. I am interested as to which runway strip the 'Wild Deuces' repaired. His commanding officer was Col. Fonger. There were 3 runway strips and am uncertain as to which his unit repaired. He served from the initial landings in April 1945 to the surrender in August. I have a couple of photographs of him in combat garb. Any info would be helpful. thanks
From Blog: Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan
The Wild Dueces
Dad was an operations officer with the 1902 aviation battallion or also known as the 'Wild Deuces'. I am interested as to which runway strip the 'Wild Deuces' repaired. His commanding officer was Col. Fonger. There were 3 runway strips and am uncertain as to which his unit repaired. He served from the initial landings in April 1945 to the surrender in August. I have a couple of photographs of him in combat garb. Any info would be helpful. thanks
From Blog: Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan
Date: 9th April 2011
Team Spirit 88
Was there for Team Spirit 88. Will never forget all the mud and bitter winds, and will always remember the partying and good times with buddies.
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
Team Spirit 88
Was there for Team Spirit 88. Will never forget all the mud and bitter winds, and will always remember the partying and good times with buddies.
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
Date: 10th March 2011
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From Blog: Corregidor Island, Philippines
Major manufacturers and suppliers of hospital instrumental trolley
It is a great trip.I enjoyed very much through read by this blog.Thanks a lot.Read more about my site: Instrument Trolley, Instrument Trolley Manufacturers
From Blog: Corregidor Island, Philippines
Date: 2nd February 2011
mud Chuck
OOOOHHHHH RRRAAAHHH team Spirit 85 STA plt 1/6 climbed mountains and valley s with ROK marines damn I hate getting hit with those bamboo canes. lol also got to work with counter intell don't look Korean but we had to dress up like rice paddy farmers and gather intell and disseminate BS Damn I miss the Corps .
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
mud Chuck
OOOOHHHHH RRRAAAHHH team Spirit 85 STA plt 1/6 climbed mountains and valley s with ROK marines damn I hate getting hit with those bamboo canes. lol also got to work with counter intell don't look Korean but we had to dress up like rice paddy farmers and gather intell and disseminate BS Damn I miss the Corps .
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
Date: 31st January 2011
Ie shima
I was stationed on Ie Shima in the Air Force in 1967 for one year. The Air force used the island as a bomb range and a communications site. There were approx. 50 Air force personell stationed there. Ie Shima was a detachment of Kadea Air Force base.
From Blog: Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan
Ie shima
I was stationed on Ie Shima in the Air Force in 1967 for one year. The Air force used the island as a bomb range and a communications site. There were approx. 50 Air force personell stationed there. Ie Shima was a detachment of Kadea Air Force base.
From Blog: Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan
Date: 25th January 2011
semper fi to the marines out there I did two tours in camp mud, only thing that helped keep anyone sain was the rock cafe
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
semper fi to the marines out there I did two tours in camp mud, only thing that helped keep anyone sain was the rock cafe
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
Date: 12th December 2010
July 2007 - January 2008
I was there as a admin clerk for s-1. i had a blast there. the Sgt in the ROK LIAISON there was the son of a former ROK CMC. Mr. Kim and his son's shop was still there. they improved a lot tho. now there's a multimillion dollar gym with raquet ball courts, a basketball court. 2 floor gym. still with 34 marines and 1 corpsman. it has improved a lot. the Barracks are nice. each room for CPL and below has a washer dryer and u share a room but get your own, make sense? they each had a stove top and huge refridgerator. Sgt's and above even officers stayed in the other barracks which basically is an apt room. it came with washer and dryer, a bedroom, a living room, and a kitchen and dining room table. all by the korean government. Still improving I hear. trips to deague was a blast and to seoul.
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
July 2007 - January 2008
I was there as a admin clerk for s-1. i had a blast there. the Sgt in the ROK LIAISON there was the son of a former ROK CMC. Mr. Kim and his son's shop was still there. they improved a lot tho. now there's a multimillion dollar gym with raquet ball courts, a basketball court. 2 floor gym. still with 34 marines and 1 corpsman. it has improved a lot. the Barracks are nice. each room for CPL and below has a washer dryer and u share a room but get your own, make sense? they each had a stove top and huge refridgerator. Sgt's and above even officers stayed in the other barracks which basically is an apt room. it came with washer and dryer, a bedroom, a living room, and a kitchen and dining room table. all by the korean government. Still improving I hear. trips to deague was a blast and to seoul.
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
Date: 12th December 2010
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From Blog: Is the puffer fish endangered?
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From Blog: Is the puffer fish endangered?
Date: 15th November 2010
team spirit 1983 & 1988
I Loved the MOUNTAIN WARFARE TRAINING in 83 and 88 I remember Major Park with the ROK Marines, He was one Hardcore Mother ----- We all Loved the LIBERTY in Pohang I would love to go back for a short visit, with some of my old Marine Corps Buddy's that is. Semper Fi !!!!! oooooh rahhhh
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
team spirit 1983 & 1988
I Loved the MOUNTAIN WARFARE TRAINING in 83 and 88 I remember Major Park with the ROK Marines, He was one Hardcore Mother ----- We all Loved the LIBERTY in Pohang I would love to go back for a short visit, with some of my old Marine Corps Buddy's that is. Semper Fi !!!!! oooooh rahhhh
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
Date: 12th November 2010
MUDD CHUCK
Team Spirit 89' Bravo 1/2 Does anyone else remember; fire on the mountain side, spades at the doughnut place, crappy weather, TONS OF MUDD So Ju, and my favorite meal; bowl of noodles moon pie and coke for an MRE?
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
MUDD CHUCK
Team Spirit 89' Bravo 1/2 Does anyone else remember; fire on the mountain side, spades at the doughnut place, crappy weather, TONS OF MUDD So Ju, and my favorite meal; bowl of noodles moon pie and coke for an MRE?
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
Date: 17th October 2010
i love fish
i love fish the r the most prettiest thing in the world
From Blog: The Most Beautiful Fish in the Sea
i love fish
i love fish the r the most prettiest thing in the world
From Blog: The Most Beautiful Fish in the Sea
Date: 11th September 2010
Camp "Mud Chuck" Team Spirit 85
I really enjoyed my time at Mujuk for Team Spirit 85. I do remember the deep, sticky mud and the rain. I enjoyed working with the ROK Marines a very disciplined force. I also enjoyed the mountain warfare training with the ROKs and remember one of the humps we went on brought us into a hidden valley. So beautiful OOOOHHHHH RRRAAAHHH
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
Camp "Mud Chuck" Team Spirit 85
I really enjoyed my time at Mujuk for Team Spirit 85. I do remember the deep, sticky mud and the rain. I enjoyed working with the ROK Marines a very disciplined force. I also enjoyed the mountain warfare training with the ROKs and remember one of the humps we went on brought us into a hidden valley. So beautiful OOOOHHHHH RRRAAAHHH
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
Date: 1st September 2010
Frightful at first, but a great place to explore.
Nothing beats the cold more than a nice warm bowl of raymun noodles from the Noodle Man and his little stand. I hope the winter wasn't too harsh and the summer was great. Ensure you travel NE to Je-Ju Do Island. Even near Pohang, there are great Temples close to the Camp and some great Lakes also. Enjoy.
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
Frightful at first, but a great place to explore.
Nothing beats the cold more than a nice warm bowl of raymun noodles from the Noodle Man and his little stand. I hope the winter wasn't too harsh and the summer was great. Ensure you travel NE to Je-Ju Do Island. Even near Pohang, there are great Temples close to the Camp and some great Lakes also. Enjoy.
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
Date: 25th August 2010
this is over.
yes, since last summer it is forbidden for "gaijin" to enter the tuna market.. i had the luck also to see it before it closed. nice memories sylvain
From Blog: Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo, Japan
this is over.
yes, since last summer it is forbidden for "gaijin" to enter the tuna market.. i had the luck also to see it before it closed. nice memories sylvain
From Blog: Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo, Japan
Date: 19th August 2010
Wiki link?
Why not add a wikipedia article for Kijimuna creature?
From Blog: Okinawan Folktales - Kijimuna
Wiki link?
Why not add a wikipedia article for Kijimuna creature?
From Blog: Okinawan Folktales - Kijimuna
Date: 15th August 2010
WWII Ie Shima
I was with the 1902nd Aviation Engineer Battalion in April 1945 that rebuilt the the airstrips so air operations could operate from there in support of the ongoing battle to take Okinawa. I was on Ie Shima when Ernie Pyle was killed. I went on to a career in the USAF. In 1956 I went to Ie Shima a part of a313th Air Division Inspector General team. I was impressed at the transformation from a battleground to mpdern day communities. Felix Massaia.
From Blog: Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan
WWII Ie Shima
I was with the 1902nd Aviation Engineer Battalion in April 1945 that rebuilt the the airstrips so air operations could operate from there in support of the ongoing battle to take Okinawa. I was on Ie Shima when Ernie Pyle was killed. I went on to a career in the USAF. In 1956 I went to Ie Shima a part of a313th Air Division Inspector General team. I was impressed at the transformation from a battleground to mpdern day communities. Felix Massaia.
From Blog: Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan
Date: 1st August 2010
My stay @ Ie Shima
My first assignment out of tech school 1970-71 was 13 months on a 3x5 island in the south china sea. We knew it as Ie Shima. 1300 native people & 60 GI's. I have been to the very places you have pictured. It certainly has changed since then. My son just got assigned to Okinawa. There used to be a practice bomb & straf range @ the north end of the island.F4s & F105 headed to vietnam practiced there. It has been great to see your pictures. I made my son promise to go there & send me some pictures. I thoroughly enjoyed yours. On one of Ernie's memorial days there were a lot of brass from all branches of service. A young native boy came out of the bush carrying a live artillery shell. People were running in all directions. I'm sure Ernie must have gotten a chuckle out of that. Take care & be safe. Thks again.
From Blog: Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan
My stay @ Ie Shima
My first assignment out of tech school 1970-71 was 13 months on a 3x5 island in the south china sea. We knew it as Ie Shima. 1300 native people & 60 GI's. I have been to the very places you have pictured. It certainly has changed since then. My son just got assigned to Okinawa. There used to be a practice bomb & straf range @ the north end of the island.F4s & F105 headed to vietnam practiced there. It has been great to see your pictures. I made my son promise to go there & send me some pictures. I thoroughly enjoyed yours. On one of Ernie's memorial days there were a lot of brass from all branches of service. A young native boy came out of the bush carrying a live artillery shell. People were running in all directions. I'm sure Ernie must have gotten a chuckle out of that. Take care & be safe. Thks again.
From Blog: Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan
Date: 15th July 2010
I was at MAC-P in 1999 with 1/8, I had a great time there. I was happy to hear that they made some changes.
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
I was at MAC-P in 1999 with 1/8, I had a great time there. I was happy to hear that they made some changes.
From Blog: Camp Mu Juk, South Korea
Date: 14th July 2010
made a trip to Ernies marker in 1945
Was at the air field on maiin Island and flew a c 47 for visit
From Blog: Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan
made a trip to Ernies marker in 1945
Was at the air field on maiin Island and flew a c 47 for visit
From Blog: Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan
Date: 8th July 2010
Surprise!
I was re-reading this comment for a little smile while at work today, and I decided to Google the Kijimuna for Okinawa Pro Wrestling. Imagine my surprise when I realized that shortly after meeting Kim on an exercise for work, I actually met this famous Kijimuna while watching Japan play in the World Cup at a restaurant in Naha. He was in full costume and wowed us with his amazing skill at darts and a little dancing. Then, just as quickly, he disappeared into the night...
From Blog: Okinawan Folktales - Kijimuna
Surprise!
I was re-reading this comment for a little smile while at work today, and I decided to Google the Kijimuna for Okinawa Pro Wrestling. Imagine my surprise when I realized that shortly after meeting Kim on an exercise for work, I actually met this famous Kijimuna while watching Japan play in the World Cup at a restaurant in Naha. He was in full costume and wowed us with his amazing skill at darts and a little dancing. Then, just as quickly, he disappeared into the night...
From Blog: Okinawan Folktales - Kijimuna
Daniel
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Thanks Much!
My Dad was stationed on Ie Shima during WWII as an Army engineer and greatly enjoyed reading your blog. He came ashore D-day, plus 3, and also helped build and repair runways. He talked about taking refuge in caves and sitting on kegs of dynamite during air raids and climbing to the top of the volcano to look around. Your story is much appreciated.
From Blog: Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan