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Pardon the dust while the boys rebuild the site.
The board will be in a state of disarray as I get things sorted out, for a little while at least.
The new incarnation is using Xenforo as the system software. It is much like what we are used to, with a few differences. I will see about making a FAQ to help point out the differences for the members.
One IMPORTANT difference for all of us old timers is that the 'mail' system is replaced with what are called 'conversations'/
There is no 'Inbox' or 'Out box' or 'Sent' folders anymore.
Think of Conversations as private 'threads' or topics that don't exist in a forum, that you start with another member. NOTE: Conversations can include more than one member if you or someone else in the conversaion, likes.
Takes a little getting used to but I am sure you all can get a hang of it.Only a slightly modified default default Xenforo style is available for now. Once the new SAG style is ready it will be available.
All existing users should be able to login with their usernames and passwords once the site goes up.
If anyone has difficulties logging in please contact me at sixthvanguard@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support and patience. I know it has been a loooong road.
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Leatherneck
Brigade Commander
Probably not what you're after, but it's fun to read. Bubblegum cards from 1941:
The caption reads:
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]90.
Uncle Sam — Marine
Marine Sky Troops[/SIZE][/FONT] Not to be outdone by their Soldier cousins, the "Soldiers of the Sea"— the United States Marines—have also been experimenting with Parachute Troops. This new idea of landing troops from the sky promises to be a valuable addition to Marine training, fitting nicely into their landing party duty. Similar to the training of Army Sky Troops, the Marines who volunteer for this service practice jumping from various heights to become skillful in making a sudden landing from the sky. They attempt to drop from lower and lower heights to cut down the time it takes to reach the earth and thus to lessen the danger of discovery by the enemy. The chute opens automatically. There is also an emergency 'chute which can be opened by the jumper if necessary. The picture shows a detachment of jumpers being dropped from a slow-moving Navy blimp during an initial stage of training.
GUM, INC., Phila., Pa. Printed in U. S. A., 1941
You can read more here: Opening Moves: Marines Gear Up For War (The Stage is Set)
The caption reads:
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]90.
Uncle Sam — Marine
Marine Sky Troops[/SIZE][/FONT] Not to be outdone by their Soldier cousins, the "Soldiers of the Sea"— the United States Marines—have also been experimenting with Parachute Troops. This new idea of landing troops from the sky promises to be a valuable addition to Marine training, fitting nicely into their landing party duty. Similar to the training of Army Sky Troops, the Marines who volunteer for this service practice jumping from various heights to become skillful in making a sudden landing from the sky. They attempt to drop from lower and lower heights to cut down the time it takes to reach the earth and thus to lessen the danger of discovery by the enemy. The chute opens automatically. There is also an emergency 'chute which can be opened by the jumper if necessary. The picture shows a detachment of jumpers being dropped from a slow-moving Navy blimp during an initial stage of training.
GUM, INC., Phila., Pa. Printed in U. S. A., 1941
You can read more here: Opening Moves: Marines Gear Up For War (The Stage is Set)
Kev Longino
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Leatherneck
Brigade Commander
Great link, Kev!
The author's perspective is interesting. Photo evidence clearly shows that at least some Marine units had SCR-300's on Saipan.
The author's perspective is interesting. Photo evidence clearly shows that at least some Marine units had SCR-300's on Saipan.
