The Christy Collection
Military Stories and Articles
I was raised to love my country. My military roots go back to the American Revolution on my maternal side. I have always loved history and embraced a love of Country when I was young. Both my father and his father (who immigrated from Wales, UK) were fiercely loyal to the US. I was born toward the end of World War II, so patriotism was high, and this carried through in my education.
When activated at Marine Corps Base San Diego in Feb 1941 to succeed its forebear, the 2nd Marine Brigade (est. 1936), our 2nd Marine Division, "The Silent Second," consisted of the 2nd, 6th, and 8th Marine infantry regiments; 10th Marines, an artillery regiment; engineer, medical, service, and tank battalions; and transport, signal, chemical, and antiaircraft machine gun companies. The Journey Through the History of the 2nd Marine Division During WWII, the 2nd Marine Division (HQ)...
Gene Hackman was an American actor known for his rugged looks and emotionally honest performances. Over a career spanning nearly five decades, he became one of Hollywood’s most revered talents, earning five Academy Award nominations and winning two. Hackman starred in some of the most iconic films in cinema history, including The French Connection, The Conversation, and Unforgiven. Before his rise to fame, he served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Though his passing in...
