GySgt (Ret) Spencer

Ooppps. Forgot to post this here. This vid went public this morning at 0800. Operation Sledgehammer. Like, Subscribe and Comment.

Operation Sledgehammer, "Battle for Valkesh" Pt 1 Like, Subscribe, and comment. Watch in High Definition. Part 2 coming next week.

It's been awhile since a posted a real story from US Marine history, so I thought it was about time. I don't have a clue how many people read these, but for the few who are readers, here is another story few if any of you have ever heard. US MARINES AT NORMANDY INVASION As the pioneers and masters of amphibious invasions, the question arises, why weren't US Marines at the Normandy invasion. The obvious answer is that the US Marines were already heavily committed in the Pacific theater, but you might be surprised to learn the following. US Marines trained and provided guidance to the US Army in Europe during WWII. Not only did they train Army units before the North Africa invasion, a small force of US Marines actually landed and fought for a short time in North Africa. US Marines trained and provided guidance to US Army units for the Sicily and Italian, and Normandy landings. US Marines were on Eisenhower's staff until after the Normandy invasion. Prior to the invasion of Normandy in June 1944, US Marines were assigned to the OSS (predecessor of CIA) and inserted into France. They conducted sabotage and resistance operations, assisted French resistance fighters and helped pave the way for US and British Airborne pathfinders who were the first of the airborne infantry to land in Normandy. US Marine observers were attached to Army landing forces and in some cases US Marine riflemen were placed in the superstructures of US Navy warships where they shot at floating anti-ship mines. When Army Rangers assigned to take Point du Hoc began to take heavy casualties, there was brief consideration to sending in the 84 man detachment of Leathernecks from the battleship, USS Texas. The Marines began making last minute preparations. They geared up, sharpened Ka-bars, cleaned rifles, issued grenades and ammo, and ate the traditional pre-landing breakfast. "At the last minute, word was passed down through the Army chain of command that no Marines would be allowed to go ashore, not even riding shotgun on landing craft ferrying Army troops or supplies. Rumors quickly spread that the Army leadership feared a repeat of the media gaffes in 1918. They did not want to see headlines that read, Marines save Rangers at Normandy. Consequently, the Marines were ordered to “stand down.”" (from article, "Rivalry at Normandy", National Review, June 2004) Did you know that a small unit of Marines fought the Germans in France in WWII? I'll tell that story another time!

YEAH, SO WHAT ?!! SEMPER FI

Op Sledgehammer, "Gorna Luka Patrol Pt 2" Subscribe, Like and Comment and promote our unit.

Operation Sledgehammer, Combat Patrol Gorna Luka. Part 1 of 2 As stated previously, videos are published publicly on YouTube each Friday at 0800 CST. I was busy this morning and did not have time to post it here before now. Please, LIKE, Subscribe and comment.

Staff Sergeant Timothy S. Williams sprinted 60 meters under fire through open terrain to rescue his team leader after an AK-47 round shattered the Marine’s femur and sent him tumbling into a canal full of water. SSgt Williams scooped him up, stabilized his leg, then carried the Marine 3 football fields to a medevac chopper. He took charge of the patrol and led the force two miles over mountainous terrain toward friendly forces, killing Taliban the whole way. For his courage, he was awarded the Silver Star. “...as Reconnaissance Section Assistant Team Leader, Combat Support Advisor Team, Regimental Combat Team 6, 1st Marine Division (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), on 10 July 2012 in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. While a member of a 15 man joint Afghan National Army and Marine force, the patrol came under intense and accurate fire from a numerically superior force. Throughout the following 10 hour engagement Staff Sergeant Williams took direct action to counter the ambush and repeatedly displayed superior leadership while directing his team under heavy small arms fire from fixed Taliban positions. (If he were in the Army, he would've gotten the Medal of Honor. He at least deserved the Navy Cross.)

Hi there, I just saw your application and wanted to say hello and give you an unofficial welcome. I'm glad to see you are interested in the 4th MRB. Also feel welcome to jump on Teamspeak and talk to any of our guys. We have a funny, nutty and talkative bunch of members who are really more like family. Anyway, I look forward to meeting, errr, talking to you and getting to know you. Take care. Spencer

Friday video. Continuing with Operation Slegehammer. Please "Like", subscribe and comment.

Operation Sledgehammer: "Roadblocks"

Op Sledgehammer, "Patrol Ambush" Watch, subscribe, Like, promote. Note: I will be trying to publish all operation videos on Fridays from this point on. This does not take into account the special additional public relations videos like yesterday's Memorial Day Video. Please use these videos to promote the unit, by subscribing to the YouTube channel, Liking the video's, and sharing the link to the videos wherever you can. The more people see our vids and know we are still active, the more people visit our forums.

Happy Fourth of July 2019 from the 4th MRB. Happy Independence Day!!! Excerpt from "The Great Escape"

Op Sledgehammer, "Hostage Rescue Mission" Nighttime mission. Like, Subscribe, Promote Unit.

4th of July coming men. Do your shopping early!! (Not military exactly, but definitely fits under humor thread)

Operation Sledgehammer, "Escorting the Colonel" aka Colonel Meetings Escort, Part 2. We whisked the Colonel away for his own security. We flew to the next meeting location where our helo came under fire. We were going to abort the meeting, but Colonel Kozak insisted on going back as some of his men were taken captive. Hence, our mission evolved to a Rescue Mission. Please subscribe, Like and promote unit.

Op Sledgehammer, "Colonel Meetings Escort". Part 1 of 2. For some reason, over a period of a few weeks, I had lag issues which impacted the quality of these videos. Probably the lousy internet service I have here. I try to edit out the laggy parts as best I can, but that is reason for the choppy video in parts. Remember, LIKE, Subscribe, comment.

Operation Sledgehammer, "Rescue the Colonel" mission. Watch in High Definition, like, comment, subscribe and promote unit.

Part 2 or 2, "Going Back In" Like, Subscribe, Promote.

Op Sledgehammer, "Going Back In". Watch in High Definition. Like. Subscribe. Promote unit. If you have video of our missions, I would blend it into my video to make a better production.

Happy Memorial Day men. Remember who paid the ultimate sacrifice for you!

Op Sledgehammer, "Convoy Hijack". Vid is low light due to night time op. Watch in the dark!! But don't be afraid. Please "Like" vid, feel free to comment, and help promote the 4th MRB.

Op Sledgehammer, "First Combat Patrol" Part 2