Comments by LtCol David L. Coggins on Friday, March 31, 2006 at 21:52 |
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On behalf of Combat Assault Battalion (1st Amtrac Bn in WWII, Korea, Vietnam) greetings. We recently visited Blue Beach Incheon/ROK where 1st Tracs landed 2/5, last night I flew over Yellow Beach/Okinawa, and this morning I stood where the battalion landed 61 years ago today (OPERATION ICEBERG on L-Day 1 April 1945). Freedom isn't free--and I thought of those who paid the ultimate price. Your generation proved its mettle and left a legacy of valor, honor, and fidelity. The Marines and Sailors of the battalion today are magnifient and are keeping your legacy alive. Furthermore, I've heard of a new legacy of our Corps, "No better friend--and no worse enemy." Today at moring colors I'll be thinking of those who stormed ashore in those Alligators on Okinawa in the last battle of WWII and of those who didn't make it. Semper Fidelis Marines of 1st Tracs/CAB. LtCol David L. Coggins Commanding Officer Combat Assault Battalion 3rd Marine Division |
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