by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Apr 6, 2019 | Dog House Blog, ISIS Hunting Club
ISIS Hunting Club Wall of Martyrs The ISIS Hunting Club Wall of Martyrs will bring you through the stories of several western volunteers. Volunteers that selflessly gave their lives fighting ISIS. During 2014 an organization took form that left behind a path of...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Feb 8, 2018 | Dog House Blog, Marine Corps Ranks
Marine Corps Ranks The United States Marine Corps is not just a service branch, it’s a lifestyle. Before we were Marines; the knowledge, heroic deeds, and history of our Corps was instilled in us. Many brave men throughout the world earn a temporary place in...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Jan 4, 2018 | Dog House Blog, Marine Corps History
History of the Walking Dead Walking Dead 1st Battalion 9th Marines have a well established legacy. When you look back at history the 1st Battalion 9th Marines was not active for long. When their time was called however they performed above and beyond the call of...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Dec 2, 2017 | Dog House Blog, Marines in General
Top 8 Reasons Why James Mattis Has His Own Challenge Coin This article analyzes the Top 8 Reasons Why James Mattis Has His Own Challenge Coin. These reasons include: 8) Changed the Way the US Fought Wars General Mattis contributed greatly to reshaping our US...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Oct 10, 2017 | Dog House Blog, Marines in General
Hottest Cold War Movies This article will take you through some of the Hottest Cold War Movies of our time! Some movies are old. Some are relatively new. Yet all of them are timeless classics. In a time when the citizens of America feared nuclear warfare daily,...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Sep 11, 2017 | Current Events, Dog House Blog
Remembering September 11th Many can recall in detail the news on that fateful day. On September 11th, our nation and our way of life was under attack. The men and women that leapt to action had no idea the fate that awaited them. Undeterred they braved the smoke...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Aug 8, 2017 | Dog House Blog
Marine Air Ground Task Force This article will take you through the different elements of a Marine Corps Air Ground Task Force. This Marine Corps Expeditionary Force is known as a MAGTF for short. A MAGTF is a combat group consisting of several different Marine...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Jul 18, 2017 | Dog House Blog, Helphealourvets.org
Warrior Reunion Foundation The Warrior Reunion Foundation is a forum for service members of ALL branches of the military to Reunite, Remember, and Recover. Veterans of the past did not have access to the networking power that social media offers today. The Warrior...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | May 25, 2017 | Dog House Blog
Top 10 Recent Movies about Marines The Top 10 Recent Movies about Marines is a short list of some of the more popular Marine movies to date. Many of the Marines were played by actors. These actors may not have earned the Title, their portrayal brings great credit...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | May 21, 2017 | Dog House Blog, Mission Occupational Specialties
History of Marine Corps Armored Warfare During World War I Marine Corps Armored Warfare did not exist. The creation of tanks are the result of mounting casualties during WWI. Some form of weapon needed to break the stalemate caused by trench warfare. Tanks have...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Apr 21, 2017 | Dog House Blog, Mission Occupational Specialties
Mission Occupational Specialties Explained In the Marine Corps, each and every individual that claims the title is a rifleman first. 100’s: Personnel and Administration 0111 Administrative Specialist 0147 Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA) 0149 Substance...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Apr 19, 2017 | Dog House Blog, Marine Corps History
United States of America and the Cold War The Cold War was different than all other wars. No other time in the history of humanity had two nations held such destructive power at their fingertips. In the time span of 4 to 6 hours our world as we know it could have...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Feb 6, 2017 | Dog House Blog, Mission Occupational Specialties
The History of Military Dog Handlers The use of military dog handlers dates as far back in history as the ancient Egyptians. The Egyptians would unleash their dogs into enemy ranks during battle. This broke up enemy formations, and made them vulnerable to cavalry...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Jan 19, 2017 | Dog House Blog, Marine Corps History
Legacy of the Bronze Star The legacy of the Bronze Star dates back to February 4, 1944. However, the Bronze Star was awarded for acts dating back to our entry in the war. It is important to note that the Bronze Star can be an administrative award, or for combat...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Jan 7, 2017 | Dog House Blog, Marine Corps History
The Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm The Gulf War is the collective Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. To understand the events leading to our first war with Iraq, it is important to understand Iraq’s history. Wars usually do not happen over night. A...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Oct 7, 2016 | Dog House Blog, Marine Corps History
Before Operation Enduring Freedom To know what lead to Operation Enduring Freedom you must be familiar with Afghan history. The key perpetrators of the 9/11 attacks were not Afghan, or Taliban. They attackers were all international terrorists from Al Qaeda. Al...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Sep 22, 2016 | Dog House Blog, USMC Core Values
Our Core Values of Courage Honor and Commitment Our Core Values of Courage Honor and Commitment are the bedrock of a Marine’s character. This is achieved by instructing every recruit the same way. Constantly drilled and tested, these values become ingrained in...
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...
