SUBMITTED BY:
Name: Bruce R Calvin
From: Pflugerville, Texas
E-mail: Contact

COMMENTS:
My Dad Ronald T Calvin was a member of Marine Bomber VMB-613.. Dad has been gone now over 40 years. He loved the Marines and I feel so good to see information about his old unit.
Thank You all for keeping this alive..

Bruce R Calvin

Added: May 18, 2018

SUBMITTED BY:
Name: Stewart Calder
From: Charleston, SC
E-mail: Contact

COMMENTS:
Hello, my grandfather, Louis Calder Jr., was a member of VMB-613. I find this website very interesting as I try to gain more insight into his experiences during WWII. Can anyone speak as to whether or not the VMB-613 association is still active on any level? The email listed returns as an address not found. Thanks.

Added: February 27, 2018

SUBMITTED BY:
Name: Thomas J. Hill USMC
From: Brandon, Florida
E-mail: Contact

COMMENTS:
I found a lapel pin, at the American Legion Post 148, at a Flea Market, w USMC613. I looked up your website. Your Service was inspiring, and a Credit to the Corps. Marines like You were the Driving Force for God, Corps and Country, Always Faithfull to your Brother and sisters of the Corp.... Semper Fi, Your Service is never Forgotten, Duty, Honor in the service to the United Stars of America...

Added: February 18, 2018

SUBMITTED BY:
Name: Betty Briner Davidson
From: Doniphan, Missouri
E-mail: Contact

COMMENTS:
I found this website to be amazing. I grew up in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and I knew about the Base there. I never knew that there was one in Newport, Arkansas. I found the information and photos fascinating. I have a page on Facebook called Arkansas & Missouri History. I shared much of your information with the group. I included your website and I hope others will check out your site. Thank you so much for this History lesson about part of Arkansas.

Added: January 3, 2018

SUBMITTED BY:
Name: Dr.. Robert Kaufman
From: Lewistown Pa
E-mail: Contact

COMMENTS:
Former Lt Brooks D. Kaufman of New Hope, Pa. Passed away 12/16/2017. He will be missed by family and friends.

Added: December 21, 2017

SUBMITTED BY:
Name: Dr.. Robert Kaufman
From: Lewistown Pa
E-mail: Contact

COMMENTS:
This is to inform the squadron, that former member of VMB 613, transferred to VMB -443, passed away 12/16/2017. He resided in New Hope Pa. He will be missed by family and friends.

Added: December 21, 2017

SUBMITTED BY:
Name: Ryan Degler
From: Reading, PA
E-mail: Contact

COMMENTS:
My Great Grandfather, Wayne Huey, was a metalworker in the squad, and I am proud to say that I have followed in his footsteps and enlisted in the USMC back in January, Semper go to those who passed and those still fighting today.

Added: May 9, 2017

SUBMITTED BY:
Name: Alan "Doc" Protheroe
From: Hilton Head, SC

COMMENTS:
Foster "Hoss" (Tech Sergeant) Cummings passed away suddenly on April 24, 2017. A piper played the Marine Hymn at his funeral.

Added: May 5, 2017

SUBMITTED BY:
Name: david montesanto
From: new haven,ct
E-mail: Contact

COMMENTS:
my father,albert j. montesanto, enlisted in the marines approx 1943. according to his brother george (who enlisted with him) my father spent some time at boca chica. (both are deceased). do you have any records of his presence there? thank you,david montesanto

Added: November 15, 2016

SUBMITTED BY:
Name: Jack Smith
From: Troup, TX
E-mail: Contact

COMMENTS:
It is with a heavy heart that I have to inform you one of you has passed to the great beyond. John M. Roberson Sgt.Major USMCR Ret. passed on 30 Oct. 2016 at the age of 93. John was proud of his service in the USMC and to me from time to time about Kwajalein as I have been there myself in the 1980's. John was Sgt. John M. Roberson and was a Turret Mechanic while assigned to VMB 613.

John's family and friends are proud of his service to this nation and better for knowing him.

Kind Regards and Semper Fi to all of you.

Added: November 3, 2016