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Post by usmc6241 on Oct 3, 2012 8:10:20 GMT -5
I've seen a lot of people with USMC impressions on here so far, but I'm curious, who has a group that they do USMC with and who are lone guys who have all the stuff they need for an impression? I get the feeling there are lots of guys with USMC impressions but they haven't been consolidated into units.
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Post by lowrdrbird on Oct 3, 2012 11:23:01 GMT -5
I will fall into any unit that needs me as I have a somewhat generic impression which I can adapt to. Mainly I do late USMC 5th im hitting Iwo after the main fight mainly the mop up.
Ken
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Post by teufelshunde on Oct 3, 2012 16:19:03 GMT -5
I too keep it flexible as I portray a BC-1000 radio operator I can do just about any time frame. i keep a variety of gear and such to suit the period ect
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Post by seabeepo3 on Oct 4, 2012 0:19:45 GMT -5
On my side of the country, there were a couple of groups that had formed up and then dissolved due to a lack of events. Among some of my fellow reenactors in my club, we found happiness in departing from our typical Army ETO uniforms by coming out as USMC for displays or even dances. We typically change it up each year for one certain event which gives us a whole year to research (and acquire) that year's chosen unit and gear.
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Post by jpjones on Oct 16, 2012 8:12:08 GMT -5
Well this is Sgt. JP Jones with 2nd Bat 8th Reg Marine Reenactors and our group has been around since the late 90's. We have a group of 15 and are located in the mid-south area. I finally took it upon myself to get us caught up with the times and created us a website and facebook page. www.2ndmarinereenactors.com is the website but due to an update failure im having to start from scratch. Our facebook page has alot of our pics from events, its www.facebook/2ndmarinereenactors. Any that would want to join in are welcome to contact me. |
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Post by PhM3/c Bowers on Oct 16, 2012 12:38:56 GMT -5
Welcome Sgt. Jones. You may have noticed by now, I have liked your FB page from our group's page. Looks like you have a good group of guys gathered up.
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Post by jpjones on Oct 16, 2012 13:53:48 GMT -5
We are a rag tag bunch but we hold our own. Appreciate the like on FB, i sent you one back. I hope to spark a interest in the PTO family with the event we are planning next year, of course it would appeal to ETO as well.
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Post by PhM3/c Bowers on Oct 16, 2012 19:44:47 GMT -5
Well I hope that one day we can all get together and have a PTO bash. I'm currently in school in Arizona but I may be heading back to the East Coast in a little over a year. My unit CO is in Okinawa right now and is trying to head back to NC eventually. Could be fun.
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Post by deadpool on Oct 18, 2012 21:11:52 GMT -5
Right now I'm the only one I know of in the St.Louis area, but hoping to get more interested. Have been doing a " crappy" FJ impression for a while, and putting together all needed to get hooked up with buddies of mine in 2nd Rangers. Thought I'd like to put together a general USMC impression as well.
Gonna have to hook up with JP and his crew sometime for events in Jackson since its in easy driving distance!
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Post by deadpool on Oct 21, 2012 19:03:07 GMT -5
JP, I liked your group on Facebook. Looking through the pics, good stuff!
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Post by usmc6241 on Oct 22, 2012 8:15:31 GMT -5
Gents, i've been working on some ideas for events and event locations in the southern US when I return. Just so I can consider it in planning, where in the south are most of your guys and how many hours of drive time are you willing to consider, I'll try to find likely locations somewhere convenient for all.
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Post by jpjones on Oct 22, 2012 14:01:46 GMT -5
We have 5 members in Northeast Ark, 10 members in West Tenn, 2 in North Ala, and 1 in southeast TX. Most of us will travel at least 6 to 8 hrs for one big event a year. Our events that we hold are usually 2 to 3 hrs for most.
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Post by pop401k on Oct 22, 2012 19:50:45 GMT -5
There used to be a Japanese unit from ARK...47th Independent Mixed Brigade, but it's been a while since they've done much. If you get something going down that way, I can get in touch with Russ and see what's what.
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Post by jpjones on Oct 22, 2012 22:18:25 GMT -5
We are in the early planning stages for an event in Jackson TN, its a dual theater event. We have a date snag at the moment and in holding pattern for a few weeks but the details are on our website, www.2ndmarinereenactors.com. |
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Post by chinadixie on Oct 30, 2012 7:54:14 GMT -5
Ahoy, The China Marines, F/2/5 (on paper) can portray early, middle, and late war Marines. Our unit is located in the Midwest.
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