One night as a child, I walked to the beach. I saw waves bringing in specks of glowing sand. It was magical! That night and every night after, I walked to the beach just to hold majic in my hands for a few seconds. And because of the rough life style I was going through, holding those majical glowing sand made life, worth going through. I was later adopted, moved away and learned that the glowing was due to oil and nuclear chemical. but through the eyes of a child then it had given me hope. RMI
For anyone who is interested in the Pacific Theatre of WWII, (if you havent already) I suggest you read the book "With the Old Breed; At Peleliu and Okinawa". It was written by Eugene Sldge, and is considered the best memoir from the Pacific by scholars. Its very short, and you'll be truly overwhelmed by it. I think its a must read for all US Marines who are interested in the Greatest Generation's sacrifices in the Pacific.
Very good and thanks for all the informations. I just got back from my island. (Marshall Islands) I was born on Kwajalein atoll whis is now Ronald Reagan Missile Range Defense for U.S. But I'm from Wotje Island. Marshall Islands is very differend from when I was about 30 years ago. Again thanks for the Movie and thank U.S. for the sacrafices they made for the whole world.(Freedom; this freedom we have)
I am a Marine and served from 90-95. We stopped off at Kwajalein coming from Okinawa and on our way to Hawaii to repair gear coming back from the 1st Gulf War. We called it "The Rock" and I remember it being very hot and so bright. The sand was so white and the place seemed like a dream land, just beuatiful. The islanders were very friendly and always smiled. Its a nice memory for me, but it does have such a sad history because of the damn war.
I would like to see more stuff from NARA, been down there three times in the photo stills section. MY Uncle was on Roi - any chance of finding "Roi Photo's, Inc"?
One night as a child, I walked to the beach. I saw waves bringing in specks of glowing sand. It was magical! That night and every night after, I walked to the beach just to hold majic in my hands for a few seconds. And because of the rough life style I was going through, holding those majical glowing sand made life, worth going through. I was later adopted, moved away and learned that the glowing was due to oil and nuclear chemical. but through the eyes of a child then it had given me hope. RMI
SabrinaTorr 2 months ago
My father served in the Marines at Marshall Islands. Thank you, Dad! And thank you too all MARINES and Soldiers who served there.
cone4944 6 months ago
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maxman186ftw 9 months ago
flmer boy gots Bawls for smoking with his friends with a flamethrower in his hands and flammible liquid on his back
waffle1997 1 year ago 2
@waffle1997 lolz, id have been like "ok I'm going to go film something else now... further away.."
grooveclubhouse 1 year ago
For anyone who is interested in the Pacific Theatre of WWII, (if you havent already) I suggest you read the book "With the Old Breed; At Peleliu and Okinawa". It was written by Eugene Sldge, and is considered the best memoir from the Pacific by scholars. Its very short, and you'll be truly overwhelmed by it. I think its a must read for all US Marines who are interested in the Greatest Generation's sacrifices in the Pacific.
dror91 1 year ago
at 1:22 smoking while holding a flamethrower... thats balls right there.
grooveclubhouse 1 year ago 12
@grooveclubhouse hell yah thats balls
waffle1997 1 year ago
Semper Fi.
MTX911 2 years ago
Very good and thanks for all the informations. I just got back from my island. (Marshall Islands) I was born on Kwajalein atoll whis is now Ronald Reagan Missile Range Defense for U.S. But I'm from Wotje Island. Marshall Islands is very differend from when I was about 30 years ago. Again thanks for the Movie and thank U.S. for the sacrafices they made for the whole world.(Freedom; this freedom we have)
wotjeislands 2 years ago 8
I am a Marine and served from 90-95. We stopped off at Kwajalein coming from Okinawa and on our way to Hawaii to repair gear coming back from the 1st Gulf War. We called it "The Rock" and I remember it being very hot and so bright. The sand was so white and the place seemed like a dream land, just beuatiful. The islanders were very friendly and always smiled. Its a nice memory for me, but it does have such a sad history because of the damn war.
willypete2171 2 years ago 3
Have you checked the Navy History Center in Washington. How did you Check the NARA? You can cross-reference i.e. Marshall Islands Campaign.
Author109 2 years ago
I would like to see more stuff from NARA, been down there three times in the photo stills section. MY Uncle was on Roi - any chance of finding "Roi Photo's, Inc"?
Chester2929 2 years ago
i was born in the marshall island, and now i'm a marines, i just wanna say thx for posting this up. semper fi.
orc42 2 years ago
Semper Fi !!
Eye4Lites 2 years ago
What is the name of the song that starts at 0:58?
Eyepice 3 years ago
It's the Navy Hymn
ebitnet 3 years ago
@ebitnet Marine Hymm
Dogmeat1950 1 year ago
wow i havnt been dere and im marshalese
sdcholoz 3 years ago
MARSHALL ISLANDS!!!!!!! such a pretty place.
tonyjetton 4 years ago
Excellent footage - in colour and with real identifiable soldiers.
superchunk333 4 years ago
wow wer did you get the footage mate? i made a video with me army men called iwo jima thats a fave and 5 stars
tedsmart444 4 years ago