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'When We Were Young' Photo Album
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'When We Were Young' Photo Album
Andy-San Diego, CA 1962
Andy Pucek-Sep. 1961
Andy at NAPS-Naval Academy Prep School, Bainbridge, MD, Nov. 1963
1st Platoon, B Co, 65th Eng Bat, 25th Inf Division, Schofield Barracks Hawaii. (Spc. Eddy Casco center, cir. 2001)
Sgt. Eddy Casco at demolition range instructing on proper use of C4 and Crater Charges - Alpha team, 1st Squad, 1st Platoon, B Co, 65th Eng Bat (cir. 2002)
Jerry Karl-San Diego, CA 1970
Bill Mauldin-Tec 3, U.S. Army (1921 - 2003) editorial cartoonist who won two Pulitzer Prizes for his work. He was most famous for his World War II cartoons depicting American soldiers, as represented by the archetypal characters Willie and Joe, two weary and bedraggled infantry troopers who stoically endure the difficulties and dangers of duty in the field.
Andy Pucek, center, after the officer's Birthday Ball, Nov 10, 1964. We worked the ball, made good tips, and got a lot of leftover beverages.
U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball, San Jose Nov. 10, 1981. Second from right-line up Cpl. Howard Cole is about to greet the American Ambassador. The ball was held at the Crown Hotel, once owned by Playboy.
Pvt John W Ostman
LCpl John W Ostman
Sgt John W Ostman
I scraped my way through a few ranks along the way...
Capt John W Ostman
Sgt Howard F Cole (left) at the Marine Corps Birthday Celebration with 3rd LSB Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, 1986.
Old times Drill Instructor Sgt Howard F Cole off base next to my home during a very short break while my father was visiting. Mythological young boys. Summer of 1990. One only a few photos of me in my DI hat.
We warmly invite you to be part of a very special evening: a private concert by tenor Ricardo Bernal, on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, at Berkeley Academy, from the Red Cross, 150 Meters West, 350 Meters South, San José Province, Santa Ana, 7 PM - 10 PM, in support of the Todo Va a Estar Bien Foundation.
Limited seating. Reservation deadline: September 30. Please contact 8362-6952 to secure your spot. During the evening, we will welcome donations that help us continue making the dreams of cancer patients come true.
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We hope you can be part of this amazing event. If you have any questions, call Marva Escoe, 8362-6952. I will be happy to assist you. Thank you.
American Legion & MCWLCR Independence Day Celebration, Jakkys Bar / Restaurant, Escazú -- July 4th, 2025 -- Photos by OJ Rivera, Commander, American Legion
Memorial Day Service -- Sunday, May 25th, 2025
In attendance Marine Corps Warriors League CR and American Legion Post 10 members and friends. Thank you Gysgt. Colby Rogers of the U.S. Embassy Marine Security Guard Detachment and U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Robert Alter as guest speaker.
Members pressure wash and whiten veteran vaults at the cemetery -- April 22, 2025
On hand: Ryan Cheramie, Chuck Turner, Eddy Casco, and Leo Nelson.
MCWLCR members and friends gather at the March 8th, 2025 meeting for lunch at the Tap House City Place, Santa Ana.
MCWLCR delegation to Art Smiley's home with flag presentation to Art's wife -- Sunday, March 2, 2025
Marine Corps 249th Birthday -- Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at Costa Rica Country Club
Members and friends gather for the first MCWLCR 'Poker Night' at the residence of Commandant Peter Swing -- August 24th, 2024
Thank you all for supporting the Marines of the MSG Detachment. They’re a great group of outstanding Marines and hope we can keep the momentum with our poker nights leading up to their Marine Ball.
Thanks to Dave Arnn and the Tap House for sponsoring our event with beers and drinks.
MCWLCR celebrate with the American Legion at the Tap House Avenida Escazu -- July 4th, 2024
Jerry and Frank Karl visit the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum in West Sayville, NY -- June 2024.
MCWLCR New Officer Installation Ceremony at the Tap House City Place -- June 15th, 2024
Adjutant reads the Oath of Office to Peter J. Swing and John W. Ostman at the June 15th, 2024 meeting.
Andy presents Peter with a Marine Corps Drill Instructor cover.
Memorial Day Service -- Sunday, May 26th, 2024
In attendance Marine Corps Warriors League CR and American Legion Post 10 members and friends. Thank you Gysgt. Colby Rogers of the U.S. Embassy Marine Security Guard Detachment as guest speaker.
Commandant Andy Pucek's 80th Birthday Celebration / MCWLCR Annual Picnic / MCWLCR 14th Birthday -- Saturday, March 16th, 2024
Marine Corps 248th Birthday -- Cake cutting ceremony held at Santa Ana Country Club
Memorial Day Service -- Sunday, May 28th, 2023
In attendance Marine Corps Warriors League CR and American Legion Post 10 members and friends. Thank you Ssgt Elias and U.S. Embassy Marine Corps Security Guard Detachment Honor Guard with guest speaker Dr. Cynthia A. Telles, U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica.
Marine Corps 247th Birthday Ceremony BBQ held Sunday, November 13th 2022 at the home of Commandant Andy and Patty Pucek.
New monument unveiled honoring sacrifice of Navy Corpsman at Camp Lejeune Memorial Gardens -- October 12, 2022
Wherever there is a Marine engaged in combat, a Navy corpsman is not far. Since the American flag was raised on Iwo Jima by five Marines and one corpsman, the threads of the United States Navy Hospital Corpsman have been sewn into the battle flag of the United States Marine Corps. It is this group of gallant warriors that was recognized at the Corpsman Memorial, Camp Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, NC.
The statue lovingly called "Doc" depicts a life-size corpsman shielding a wounded Marine from further injury. It was created by artist Abbe Godwin of Colfax, North Carolina. "CORPSMAN UP!" Thank you member Steve Stoll.
Memorial Day Service -- Monday, May 30th, 2022
In attendance Marine Corps Warriors League CR and American Legion Post 10 members and friends. Thank you U.S. Embassy Marine Corps Security Guard Detachment Honor Guard. Thank you U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica Dr. Cynthia A. Telles for her inspiring words.
Marine Corps 246th Birthday -- Cake cutting ceremony held outdoors at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence
July 4th 2021 MCWLCR Meeting / Fiesta at the home of founding member Bob Brice. After months of pandemic social distancing and driving restrictions, members enjoyed a sunny afternoon of friendship and tradition.
MCLCR Member Tom Blaho on a Heritage Softail Classic arriving at Gator Harley-Davidson, Leesburg, FL on the first leg of the Sea 2 Sea 4 PTSD Awareness Ride, Saturday, June 21st, 2021.
November 2020 -- Marine Corps League CR Chaplain Don Ridder receives 150 soccer balls from 'Papa' Bill Crossley to distribute to a La Carpio center which is starting a soccer clinic and to three additional education centers.
Marine Corps 245th Birthday -- Cake cutting ceremony held outdoors at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence
Toys for Tots Christmas event to distribute donated toys hosted by Marina Pez Vela at the Amphitheater, Quepos, Saturday, December 14th, 2019. Thank you 'Papa' Bill and Santa's helpers. Over 900 toys were presented to the children with their Mom's and Dad's. Photos by Charlie Bick.
Toys for Tots Christmas event to collect donated toys hosted by the Tap House Escazú Village with a special selection of discounted toys for the event from the Universal Escazú Village store, thank you -- November 23, 2019. Photos by Jerry Karl.
244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Program Cover with Challenge Coin presented by U.S. Embassy Marine Security Guard Detachment, San Jose, Costa Rica, November 16th, 2019.
MCLCR Commandant travels to Dallas, TX.
MCLCR Commandant Andy Pucek with Judge Advocate Ronald Couture and member William Gonzalez attend the 'Spirit of a Hero' Gala, September 14-16, Dallas TX.
Spirit of a Hero is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing financial, moral, and community support to veterans of the United States armed forces (spiritofahero.org).
Memorial Day Service -- Monday, May 27th, 2019
The early rains were with us. Marine Corps League CR and American Legion Memorial Day Service was a solemn service. Thank you U.S. Embassy Marine Corps Security Guard Detachment Honor Guard. Thank you speakers American Legion Commander Pat Kilburn, MCLCR Commandant Andy Pucek and U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena. Thank you veterans, families and friends. Photos by Charlie Bick.
Costa Rica Warriors Retreat -- May 2019 -- Welcome Warriors
Commandant Andy Pucek, Dan Shropshire and Ron Couture present Debbie Carnohan and Hotel Pelicano a MCLCR plaque for 'Outstanding Community Leadership' in appreciation and gratitude for their service in the interest of the MCLCR. CWR welcome flag and banner at Hotel Pelicano.
Costa Rica Warriors Retreat -- May 2019 -- Rainmaker Conservation Tour
Costa Rica Warriors Retreat -- May 2019 -- Welcome gathering, horseback riding, evening BBQ
No Man Left Behind sculpture, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina by John Phelps based on the Operation Phantom Fury photograph “Hell House” of then First Sergeant Bradley Kasal being carried out of a house by two lance corporals after a firefight where Kasal sustained life-threatening injuries. The sculpture symbolizes the brutality of the fighting and the spirit of the Marines who sacrificed themselves for their brothers.
With no national monument yet commemorating America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the statues, with a second statue at the Wounded Warrior Battalion at Camp Pendleton, CA, have become a pilgrimage site of sorts for Marines getting promoted or retiring.
Read the book: My Men Are My Heroes: The Brad Kasal Story (Leatherneck Classics) by Brad Kasal & Nathanial Helms.
The Three Servicemen Statue at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.
The Memorial honors U.S. service members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War, service members who died in service in Vietnam/South East Asia, and those service members who were unaccounted for (Missing In Action) during the War. Sculpture by Frederick Hart.
Mike Company, Third Battalion, Ninth Marines, October 27, 1967 -- LIFE Magazine. Published by Time Inc.
To read this issue, click on the cover.
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