Just dug this out of rat turd infested trunk in a local Western Colorado farm estate sale. Came with a bunch of other area phone books. Only one of these I have come across. Interesting early unit logo. 

Some very nice elusive finds, id of been very pleased with the 83rd Chemical Motor Bn DUI on its own. 

This was a pivot initiated by the last Commandant  to focus on the Pacific islands.  This is also why the USAF has rebuilt Saipan and Tinian Airfield in the Pacific.  Both have now focused on surface to surface anti ship missiles, island security, drone resupply and a Chinese threat. old crews were offered new MOS training.  Last I had heard most had EASed and a good number continued service by going to the Army as tankers.

Totally missed this one until today. May he RIP. So bummed I always had good dealings and conversations with Eric both on threads and in pm's. He will be sadly and greatly missed by this forum member. 

Wow just seen this, the USMC doesn't use tanks no more, didn't know this till now,  they were given to the Army and then they disbanded all Tank Battalions Active and Reserve,      the U.S. Marine Corps does not operate tanks anymore. As part of the Force Design 2030 plan initiated in 2020, the Marine Corps divested all its M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks and deactivated its tank battalions. This shift prioritizes long-range precision fires and lighter, expeditionary capabilities for maritime combat, rather than heavy armored land warfare.    Alternative Capabilities: The Marine Corps now relies on other, more mobile systems and joint force operations with the Army for armor support.    Removal of Armor: The last of the tanks left Marine Corps base custody by 2021.   Reallocation: The tanks were transferred to the U.S. Army.   Focus Shift: The Corps is transforming to focus on naval expeditionary warfare rather than acting as a "second land army" .

Thank you for the information and help in identifying an unknown patch, at least to me. Greatly appreciate your help.   David

It is Ri[pstop, were Ripstop covers GI?

Excellent finds! I need to sleep in less and get out to those flea markets earlier in the day!

Where to find yard long frame, I have a 42x10.5