by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Sep 19, 2016 | Dog House Blog, Marine Corps History
Medal of Honor The first Medal of Honor recipient was John Mackie. There was a time in history that the United States was divided. Civil War raged across the land from April 12, 1861 to May 9, 1865. Casualties mounted on both sides. The United...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Sep 16, 2016 | Dog House Blog, Marine Corps History
From Doughboy to Devil-Dog In the early 1900’s the United States was establishing itself as a global power. The U.S. had been involved in several conflicts around the world. Most notably in the Philippines, Nicaragua, Haiti, Guatamala, China, and Cuba. The US was...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Sep 10, 2016 | Dog House Blog, Marines in General
General Mattis The United States Marine Corps has a reputation of forging some of the greatest warfighters on the face of the earth. There have, at times, been exceptions to the rule. Men who have stepped beyond greatness and in to legendary status. These legends...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Aug 15, 2016 | Current Events, Dog House Blog
In the wake of several mass shootings, our Second Amendment rights have come into question. The Second Amendment of the Constitution is the right to bear arms. This enabled checks-and-balances with our government. Second Amendment A well regulated militia being...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Aug 7, 2016 | Dog House Blog, Helphealourvets.org
Purple Heart History The “Badge for Military Merit”(precursor to the Purple Heart) was established by George Washington on August 7, 1782. The design, originally conceived by George Washington, was never really used. The ledgers containing the names of the...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Aug 1, 2016 | Dog House Blog, USMC Core Values
The very moment you step through the double doors of bootcamp your Drill Instructors instill leadership in you. If you are ever going to train a well oiled fighting machine you must foster an entire leadership culture. Leadership is the foundation of any good...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Jun 30, 2016 | Dog House Blog, USMC Core Values
Defending the US Constitution The very first pledge in our Oath of Enlistment is to “defend the Constitution.” We defend this before our all. The Constitution is synonymous with our country. Without the the Amendments and Articles contained within, our...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Jun 28, 2016 | Dog House Blog, Marine Corps Ranks
US Marine NCO Creed The United States Marine Corps have been molding Marines for over 240 years. From the very first Marines, to the present day, each one of them has “earned” the title. Marines that become an NCO (Non Commissioned Officer) earn their...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Jun 8, 2016 | Current Events, Dog House Blog
NewsWatch NewsWatch is a source for health, consumer, technological, entertainment, and travel news. NewsWatch appears on the ION Network. With monthly “tech” spotlights on Discovery Channel. The show began on March, 1990. Since than they have over...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Jun 5, 2016 | Dog House Blog, Marines in General
The Marine Corps has long set itself apart from all other service branches. Since our inception Marines have been developing and refining the art of war. We have always been at the forefront of every major operation. Dealing death to the enemy. Marines answer the...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Jun 1, 2016 | Dog House Blog, ISIS Hunting Club, Marines in General
Before Operation Inherent Resolve Operation Inherent Resolve was initiated as a result of the advance of ISIS. During this operation the United States teamed with international forces to destroy ISIS. The word ISIS derives from the name Islamic State of Iraq and...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | May 20, 2016 | Current Events, Dog House Blog
Armed Forces Day Armed Forces Day pays tribute to all the men and women in uniform in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps. It gives our citizens and prior service a chance to show their appreciation for the efforts and sacrifice of our...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | May 16, 2016 | Dog House Blog, Helphealourvets.org
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD has existed since the dawn of man. Yet it was never classified until the end of the Vietnam War. Before that it had many colorful names. The History of PTSD In 1678, Swiss military physicians equated PTSD to...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | May 11, 2016 | Dog House Blog, USMC Core Values
The legend of the United States Marines is not perpetuated by flashy recruiting posters, our own government, or even our Corps. This legendary status was paid for with the blood of countless Marines and is kept alive today by our nation’s past and present...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Apr 24, 2016 | Dog House Blog, Mission Occupational Specialties
Drill Instructors: Pit Bulls of the Marine Corps Drill Instructors: Pit Bulls of the Marine Corps examine the world of the US Marine Corps Drill Instructor. No matter how salty your Marine Corps is or was, you will never for get these crazy motivators! These Marines...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Nov 23, 2015 | Current Events, Dog House Blog
After the attacks in Paris the world stopped turning its head to the crisis in the Middle East. It was clear that the ISIS threat had to be neutralized. Yet, as the United States, we could not just go back to another 10 years of war. We had already...
