I'm Here To Light You On Fire

When you need a clear and deadly message to be sent to stubborn, fortified enemies, call in a flamethrower team.

The M2 Flamethrower, with a range of 20 to 40 meters (65.5 to 132 feet), delivers a searing jet of burning napalm that is as deadly as it is fearsome.

This unit is resin that I painted in March.

HAPPY 249th BIRTHDAY USMC

 

Nothing says Happy Birthday USMC like a Ma Duce .50 cal. on full auto! So Happy 249th Birthday to the Men and Women of the Corps. "Once a Marine, always a Marine!"

"Oorah Tom"

Happy 4th of July USA!

 

Continental Marine 1776*

                               "HAPPY 4th of JULY,"

                         from the United States Marine Corps. Protecting the US since 1775!  

Left to right War of 1812, War Between the States, First World War, Spanish American War, Banna Wars, Philippines 1942, Second World War & Vietnam War. 

                                                

                                                            21st Century Gulf War 

(*Picture from Macmillan Color Series, Uniforms of the American Revolution by John Mollo & Malcolm McGregor)

Here Come the MARINES!

                                       

Advancing into danger, this squad of US Marines are experienced, well trained and equipped for taking on the best Imperial Japan can offer.

As the squad is armed with three BARs (Browing Automatic Rifles), two Tommy Guns (.45 cal. submachineguns) two M-1 Carbines, on "Trench Sweeper (Remington 12-gauge shotgun) Colt .45 1911's (Best Semi-Automatic pistol of the US Military) and loads of grenades, they are well prepared for the close in fighting the Pacific Campaign is known for. As the saying goes, when the situation is dire, send in the MARINES.

These are plastic pieces I painted for my Bolt Action Pacific games back in the Summer of 2020.

Post 500 "Two Centuries of the USMC"

From the Shores of Tripoli to the jungles of Vietnam here stand the men of the USMC ready to fight for freedom.

Our first fought pirates in Africa, the British in 1812 and Indians in Florida, the next fought brother against brother in the War Between the States. In a hurry to reach Belleau Woods, a "Devil Dog" from the trenches of the Great War has jumped positions with the veteran of the Spanish American War.

While fighting in the Banana Wars of the 1920's and 30's, this old leather neck stops for a quick smoke with his pipe. With his Tommy Gun in hand, our next Marine is ready for service from China to Wake Island. Calling in fire support in the tropic jungles of the island hoping campaigns of World War II. this radioman does his duty in Hell on Guadalcanal; while our last in line looks for VC in the steaming jungles of South Vietnam.  Two centuries of the 236 year history of the USMC-Happy Birthday.

USMC Birthday Ball 2011

Lance Corporal Thomas Wall in full dress. Wow that's a chest full of Medals.

The Few, the Proud, the Marines-236th Year

RIP Greg

Farewell to former USMC Vietnam War Era veteran and a long time friend, Greg Staie (1947-2011). The time went to fast my friend-Sempe Fi.

Back from Afghanistan

USMC Lance Corporal Thomas Wall is back from his deployment to Afghanistan with the 26 MEU.

Thomas was a member of the CE of the 2nd Radio Battalion.

Thomas with his NAM

Marines on the Attack

With riles and Tommy Gun blazing these Marines attack with vigor and maximum violence. Even the best trained can become casualties, a stretcher bearer comes to the aid while the radio operator calls for more support. All Marines are combat infantrymen first, so even the man with the strecher carries his rifle with him. Throughout the Second World War the USMC used excellent training, a high esprit d'corps and every type of modern weapon to defeat the enemy. With flame, lead and hand grenades these lead Marines blast a hole through the enemy lines. These are more 28mm metal figures from Warlord Games.

Happy 235th Birthday to the USMC

235 years old and still going strong-Sempe Fi!

















Some of the Marine NCO's of the 26th MEU in transit to the Persian Gulf. Left to right-Thomas Black,Nick Helland, Zebulon Power, Thomas Wall, Matt Cheek and Stephen Chance. Thanks to Sgt. John F. Kirk for this photo.

Marine on the Suez

Lance Corporal Thomas Wall transits the Suez Canal on the USS Kersarge heading to points East with the 26th MEU.

Thanks to John F. Kirk for this shot.

One Good Pinch Deserves Another

Ahh Brotherly Love is always so tender. Richard has a playful moment with Michelle at Tom's graduation from bootcamp 9-11-10.

Graduation Day

Tom and his sister Michelle on his graduation day from Boot Camp 9-11-09. Lance Corporal Wall is currently with the 26th MEU serving with the 5th Fleet, assisting in giving aid to the flood victims in Pakistan.

Marine at Ease

Here we have Thomas resting in his barracks at Camp Lejune N.C. He has recently been promoted to Lance Corporal.

DC in the Fall

Here are two shots from my Fall trip to Washington DC with my 8th grade students. The Iwo Jima statue is so moving to see at dusk, we always take the kids here our first evening. I'm including the Washington Monument just because it looks so good in this shot.

Pfc Wall at Home

Here are some photos of Tom at home in Septermber after Basic Training.

Marine Corps Ball 2009

November 2009 USMC Ball in Pensacola Fl. Cook, Capt. Cooper & Tom

Pfc Thomas Wall

Thomas (on the left)with his friend Everton at the USMC Birthday Ball Nov. 2009 Pensacola FL.