Dave Bombard Sr.

10/06/2022

Semper Fi Marines

10/06/2022

Semper Fi Marines

10/06/2022

Semper Fi Marines

10/06/2022

Semper Fi Marines

10/06/2022

MARINE OF THE WEEK:

Maj. Kurt Chew-Een Lee
1st Battalion, 7th Marines
Korea, Nov. 2-3, 1950
Award: Navy Cross

In late 1950, then-1stLt. Kurt Chew-Een Lee was serving as the Machine-Gun Platoon commander for Baker Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, in action against enemy forces in the Republic of Korea. Immediately taking countermeasures when a numerically superior enemy fiercely attacked his platoon and overran its left flank, 1stLt. Lee boldly exposed himself to intense hostile automatic weapons, gr***de and sniper small-arms fire to carry out reconnaissance, well in advance of his own lines, in order to re-deploy the machine-gun posts within the defensive perimeter. Momentarily forced back by extremely heavy opposition, he quickly reorganized his unit and, instructing his men to cover his approach, bravely moved up an enemy held slope in a deliberate attempt to draw fire and thereby disclose hostile troop positions. Despite serious wounds sustained as he pushed forward, 1stLt. Lee charged directly into the face of the enemy fire and, by his dauntless fighting spirit and resourcefulness, served to inspire other members of his platoon to heroic efforts in pressing a determined counterattack and driving the hostile forces from the sector. Lee is also a recipient of the Silver Star, two Purple Hearts and a Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V. (P/C The Smithsonian & New York Times)

09/28/2022

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09/28/2022

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LOE3: Historic Preservation

Force Reconnaissance History…Roy "Pepper" Fryman

Pepper is a legendary Force Recon Marine who served in 4th Recon Bn during peacetime and 1st Force Recon Co. as a Team Leader in Vietnam.

Fifty three years ago today, he earned the Navy Cross leading his Force Recon Team.

"While leading a long-range reconnaissance patrol through the southeastern portion of Phu Loc Valley, Thua Thien Province, Sergeant Fryman, hearing enemy troops approaching along the trail leading to the patrol's position, immediately organized and triggered an ambush, firing bursts from his automatic rifle which killed one of the hostile soldiers, while the patrol killed another. During this brief fire fight, an enemy gr***de landed in the position occupied by Sergeant Fryman and three companions. He quickly picked up the deadly missile and hurled it back at the enemy, killing another hostile soldier.

Although suffering a slight concussion from the explosion, Sergeant Fryman steadfastly refused medical aid and moved his patrol 100 meters south of the trail where he deployed three-man ambush teams. Subsequently, he and his men succeeded in killing three more enemy troops and wounding two. Following this action, Sergeant Fryman prepared a landing zone for a medical helicopter in order to evacuate the wounded prisoners. He then established a defense perimeter and remained at the scene with the point man to halt the advance of a numerically superior enemy force while the rest of the unit withdrew from the area."

He was Killed In Action on August 24th 1969 in a separate combat action, earning the Silver Star, our Nations third highest award for valor.

His son Per Erik Fryman served in 1st Force Reconnaissance Company in the early 1990’s including during Desert Storm.

09/28/2022

LOE3: Historic Preservation

A Force Reconnaissance Marine returning from an Amphibious Raid in North Vietnam, while assigned to MACV/SOG NAD.

“Forever shall I strive to maintain the tremendous reputation of those whom have come before me...”

Marine Reconnaissance Foundation

09/28/2022

You Are Not Forgotten

On this National POW/MIA Recognition day, we remember, honor, and recognize those Americans service members taken as Prisoners of War, and reaffirm our solemn promise to bring home all Americans Missing in Action.

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