The Basic School Alpha Company 1-80 Reunion

08/04/2026

Happy Birthday Terry! Sweet sixteen and never been kissed.

07/09/2026

Reminder, we have a ZOOM call tomorrow night. You should have gotten an email from Terry with the codes. If you didn’t, contact one of us and we’ll hook you up. See you tomorrow!

06/21/2026

Bruce Cornish and myself Robert (Bob) Houk had a delightful coffee meet up this morning as I made my way across Louisiana. Hadn’t seen each other in 46 years! As expected, we talked about our dogs, our family, and our health!
When I pulled into the coffee shop parking lot, I knew Bruce was already there because there was a big Ford dually truck in the parking lot. The expected ride of a old horse trainer and tanker! Then confirmed when I saw the Marine Corps Vet plates.

06/07/2026

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If you plan to be in the Camp Lejeune area, be aware that the Carolina Museum of the Marine will be opening tomorrow, June 8, 2026. Dedicated to the legacy of Marines and Sailors who served in the Carolinas, it hopes to inspire future generations with values like honor, courage and commitment.
All of us have stuff that our wives say “doesn’t fit the decor” of our fancy schmancy residences . They might fit well among the ancient 782 gear, busted rotor blades and Court Street souvenirs that belong in places like this. Consider visiting and donating.

05/28/2026

If you came through NAS Pensacola back in the 80’s, chances are you made your way downtown and made the acquaintance of a gentleman informally known as Trader Jon. His establishment was the informal home of the Blue Angels and was frequented , from time time,by pretty much all Naval Aviators. Trader passed in 2000, but his “collection” is housed (since 2016) in the Museum of History on Jefferson St in Pensacola. I stopped by today and saw the exhibit for the first time. Impressive

05/22/2026

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Fair winds and following seas old friend.

View William Earl Parks's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

05/19/2026

Gentlemen, if you saw Terry’s email from last night, you know that we lost Bill Parks on Saturday. When I last spoke to him his attitude one of thankfulness for all that he got to see and experience in this life and a willingness to accept what would likely be his ticket to the next.His faith was huge.Juan Figueroa spoke to Jo Anne today and the eulogist is asking for any stories that we might have concerning Bill’s time in the Corps. The service is likely to be in a couple of days, so if you have anything at all to share, please send it most rickey tick. Please send anything you may have to Juan, or if you can’t reach him, call me and I’ll repeat all calls more distant from the guard house than my own.
Semper fi

03/09/2026

Juan Figueroa and MiG Gallagher were greatly entertained last evening as the sweet sounds of our own Danny McDade lifted the room like a mist floating gently into a green valley filling their hearts as the Guinness filled their glasses.
You boys are looking good. Glad to see you together!

03/04/2026

Jim and Mary Larsen spent last weekend at the Wilcox home. Great to catch up with them and even better that Mary’s well enough to travel a bit! Here’s to many more such visits down the road.
If you have such a get together, be sure to post, or send it to me and I’ll post it for you!

01/25/2026

Though we have thus far been unable to find an obituary to get confirmation, it appears that Tony Morales passed away on September 13, 2025. If any of you have any information, please share it with us,as we have tried contacting friends and family and have come up dry. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to Tony’s family.
Rest easy Tony.