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@Joe31 Ahhhhh… those freaking multitudes of the wide variety of many, many different species of biting, and blood s-u-c-k-i-n-g insects!!! They were absolutely HORRIBLE!!!! THE SAND FLEAS!!! Add to that, as a US Marine Corps recruit, you are almost always spending 99% of your waking hours standing outdoors in the South Carolina sun, while at the position of attention. You are in no way allowed in anyway to move your hands away from your sides, and try to swat at any them whatsoever. We were quite literally chewed, and chewed upon, then gnawed upon, and basically tortured in our eyes, ears, nose, and on our necks by those little biting devils constantly!!! There are in life some of those things that you don’t necessarily forget altogether, but I will admit right now (until you brought it up?) that my own personal memories of those evil things had faded considerably. So, thank you for that!!! 😂
There's nothing to guard against there!
Thanks for being marines, fellas!
I was stationed at MCAS Beaufort from 94-97. Absolutely the buggiest place I have ever been. The no-see-ums will eat you alive. Just awful.
From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli...go Marines. So, ivory soap repels noseeums? Am I reading that right?
I love a vacation to SC, but I used to hate working there for insect reasons. Worked a lot in Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, and many times on Daufuskie Island. For the island I had to put my equipment on a barge in Savannah. Working there so often I quickly learned from the locals to use skin so soft to keep away the no see ums, sand gnats, or sand fleas. It worked better than any repellent I tried on the evil little guys.
@christopherules i can’t imagine dealing with those awful little jokers while standing at attention. Your welcome for reminding you, some things you just shouldn’t forget. 😂
@pgjackson As I heard it said by other Marines while I was out in the fleet, it has been called “Beautiful Beaufort by the Sea", at MAG-31?
Dryer sheets worked pretty good also. Rub one on you and keep it kind of hanging out of a pocket.
Yep. Beaufort is beautiful. They film a lot of movies out there. I was with MALS-31 for a year and was the Maintenance Control Officer for an F-18 squadron for almost three years. It was my first duty station.
I never served, long story .. however 2 of my uncles were mud Marines in WWII and between them fought in nearly every major campaign in the South Pacific , I was always in awe of them . My oldest cousin did two tours in Vietnam. I heard the stories not in great detail but enough to some what understand the depth of sacrifice they were willing to give and the toll it took . Thanks to all of you who served and God Bless!
Just awesome! Thanks for sharing!
That’s good to know. I appreciate the tip, I’m going to remember that the next time I’m in SC, Jeykell or St Simons Island!
Skin-so-Soft works the best, but the old dryer sheet is a good backup. Rub in on your arms, legs, head, shirt, pants...you seriously can't go outside without bug protection there.
My father was a part of the US Marine Corps detachment on the US New Jersey back in the 50’s. The Norfolk News took this picture of the Navy captain’s daughter looking up at dad standing guard. The pic had the caption, “What kind of sailor is this?” 😂
By the time I came along, dad had made sergeant and later when he told me to jump I’d not only say, “How high, sir?”, but also “Can I come down now, sir?!”
Later in life, he served as the chaplain of the local Marine Corps League in our home town and was dearly loved by all of his friends there. He was so missed when we lost him unexpectedly 13 years ago, the league made me an honorary member in his memory.
He was also a HUGE Dawg fan! He and I attended more than a few games together at Sanford. He was my best friend and I miss him everyday.
Semper Fi, Dad, and Go Dawgs!
Marines with a capital M!
Found this one, and it’s awesome!!!
GO DAWGS!!!