June 2009

Dale Dye advisor to new HBO series

In 2010, “The Pacific” will air on HBO as a ten part mini series.

A clip from HBOs series Pacific.
A clip from HBO’s series “The Pacific.”

“The Pacific” is based on the books “With the Old Breed,” by Eugene Sledge, which was hailed by historian Paul Fussell as “one of the finest memoirs to emerge from any war,” and “Helmet for My Pillow,” by Robert Leckie (recipient of the Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Annual Award), as well as original interviews conducted by the filmmakers. Continuing the World War II oral history work begun by his father Stephen E. Ambrose (author of the book Band of Brothers), Hugh Ambrose serves as a consultant on the miniseries, as does Captain Dale Dye, USMC (Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers and Platoon).

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By Jason Fudge, ago

Perkins Combat Cameraman of the Year goes to Cpl Tyson Holm

Corporal Tyson Holm

Corporal Tyson Holm

This years’ winner of the Corporal William T. Perkins Award Combat Cameraman of the Year is Cpl Tyson H. Holm of the 3D Marine Division (REIN).

Corporal Tyson Holm assigned to 3D Marine Division as a Combat Lithographer (4612), volunteered to deploy in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as a Combat Camera Photographer, Driver/Gunner, Regional Corps Advisory Command-Central (RCAC-C), 201st Corps, Afghan National Army (ANA) from 29 October 2007 to 18 November 2008. Although deployed as Photographer, Cpl Holm was also assigned as a member of Embedded Training Team (ETT) at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bostick and Combat Outpost (COP) Lybert, which were two of the most remote and austere locations in the area of operations.  As a young corporal, he supervised and led Marines and Army Security Force Personnel, advised and mentored an Afghan company, coordinated logistics, conducted numerous foot patrols and convoys, and improved the fortification of COP Lybert. His Combat Camera responsibilities were; to provide a photographic history for the RCAC-C training, and provide a monthly newsletter for the spouses and families of all the deployed personnel.

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By Jason Fudge, ago

A Tribute to Jack Lewis

By Sgt. Juan D. Alfonso

HILO, Hawaii – There are few times in our lives that we meet someone who truly inspires us to be better. They’re the different ones. Men and women who live their lives on their own terms; brash and stubborn, but wise and interesting. On June 11, I walked through the house of such a man. I met his wife, met his friends, saw how he lived. I felt changed and inspired to be better, not just as a Marine but on a much deeper and rarer level, as a man. My only regret was…. It was too late to meet him.

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By Jason Fudge, ago

Funk: Long-time member John Funk dies

John was a decorated veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He was a recipient of the Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Citation, Asiatic Pacific ribbon with three stars, Philippine Service Medal, UN Korean Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal with two stars. After his military service, John served as the Public Affairs Officer for the Norfolk Naval Supply Center.

By Jason Fudge, ago