Okay, this ends my two weeks of four military anniversaries. You will not see me talk about the Marines for another year. Twenty-one years ago on this date, I started my basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California. It is just something that no Marine will ever forget. At least several times a year, I have a "nightmare" of my boot camp … [Read more...] about First day of Boot Camp (November 13, 1990)
Archives for 2011
Happy Veteran’s Day (US)
Today is Veteran's Day in the US. Happy Veteran's Day to all the US veterans that served to protect the US, freedom, and democracy. Veterans will always be an important part to the history of the United States of America. In Saigon, there are many Vietnam Vets living here now as well as other US Vets. I personally know Vets in Saigon who have served in the US Navy, Air … [Read more...] about Happy Veteran’s Day (US)
Happy 236th Birthday US Marine Corps!
Today is the 236th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps. I like to wish all of the active duty and former Marines one big "Happy Birthday!" Ooh-rah Marine Corps. Semper Fi! Enjoy the 2011 US Marine Corps recruiting commercial below: … [Read more...] about Happy 236th Birthday US Marine Corps!
Yeni Hayatlar (New Lives) STV – 2001
I forgot I had this video online. I was on STV's Yeni Hayatlar back in 2001 which was broadcasted in the Turkish speaking world for a couple years. I wrote about this experience about 3 years ago in this blog. In short, the video is about how I became a Muslim in Kazakhstan back in 1999 when I was a Peace Corps volunteer. Below is the video but it is in Turkish. Get some … [Read more...] about Yeni Hayatlar (New Lives) STV – 2001
Call to Prayer – Nancy Mosque, Saigon, Vietnam
Made a visit to the Nancy Mosque today in Saigon's District 1. I recorded part of the call to prayer during the time of Asr Prayer. Unfortunately right at the end, I ran out of space on my sd card. … [Read more...] about Call to Prayer – Nancy Mosque, Saigon, Vietnam