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Join the MFN Group: Operation Oklahoma Marines. Click here.

Being in the Marines teaches a person to adapt. To continue to fight through adversity and overcome difficult situations. To be flexible ("Semper Gumby"). As the saying famously goes, "Marines make do." But how do you make do when there's nothing left to make do with? That question is one that two Oklahoma Marines are left trying to find an answer to after both lost everything in the series of violent storms that tore through the Oklahoma City area May 19th and 20th.

 

On the night of Sunday, May 19, a Gunnery Sergeant stationed in Mustang, Oklahoma, lost his house and belongings in a fire after the house was struck by lightning. Less than 24 hours later and a mere 20 miles to the east, a Sergeant stationed in Moore, Oklahoma lost everything after his house and both cars were destroyed in Monday's deadly tornado. Both are married with two children (the Gunnery Sergeant has two sons, ages 14 and 15, the Sergeant, a five-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son.

 

We'd already wired $1,000 to a Lance Corporal stationed at Twentynine Palms whose parents lost everything in the storm when, upon learning of the unfathomable predicament these two Marines are facing, MarineParents founder and executive director Tracy Della Vecchia immediately decided to launch "Operation Oklahoma Marines" to assist the two men and their families. To help these Marines and their families get back on their feet, we are hoping to raise $10,000 ($5,000 for each Marine).

 

100% of your donations will be going to these Marine families. Whether we raise $5,000, $10,000, or $20,000, 100% of the money will be going to these two families. Marines help Marines. Now it's time for Marine families to come together and do the same.  To donate, visit http://marineparentsinc.com/oklahoma.asp

 

Additionally, we are exploring options for donated vehicles for the Sergeant who lost both of his in the tornado. If you have a vehicle you'd like to donate, or know of a program that might be able to assist us in obtaining one, please contact MarineParents Chief Development Officer Danielle Karalis at danielle@marineparents.com or by calling 573-449-2003.  

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"Best of Poems" Added to MFN

Looking for something different to read on MFN? We've added a new page to Marine Family Network called the "Best of Poems & Links." It's a collection of some wonderful poems (many of them written by our very own members!) You can find it under the "Connections" tab at the top of this page.  Or you can just Click Here

Latest Activity

arlaina72 commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD Parris Island: June 14, 2013 – Alpha & Papa Company
"Oh!  So he won't get reimbursed for the car trip?  Ok.  Either way, he would have to pay to get there and I bet a cab is about the same.  Thank you LazyK!"
3 seconds ago
Yeziel's proud mom (Mary) commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD San Diego: August 9, 2013 – Echo Company
"I keep in my mind all the time" NO News are Good News"...to keep myself strong..."
7 seconds ago
Sherry replied to 1~ksMarinemom (Kerin)'s discussion Where's MY letter!!!!!!!!!!! in the group MCRD Parris Island: September 6, 2013 – Lima Company
"I "stalk" the mailman through the windows so he doesn't realize he's being stalked!   It's so interesting how the small, simple things are now taking on such importance in our lives.  I cannot wait to get the form…"
2 minutes ago
LazyK-Chyn commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD Parris Island: June 14, 2013 – Alpha & Papa Company
"FYI he will not be traveling on orders. He will be reporting back after leave. Like us civilians going back top work after vacation."
3 minutes ago
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sparty1 (Kristin) commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD Parris Island: September 6, 2013 – Lima Company
"Good Morning,  What is the common practice for health insurance and our recruits?  We have been told they are covered as soon as they arrive on PI.  "
3 minutes ago
1~sandyr, MFN VO & VPMM replied to hoorah2ndhotel's discussion Looking for others who sons shipped out June 10 2013
"For everyone who has a Recruit that shipped June 1th or so to San Diego, here is your Boot message board group where you can connect with others who have a Recruit with yours: http://marinefamilynetwork.com/group/sdg20130906 Just scroll under the…"
3 minutes ago
Proud Papa Co Momma replied to 1~Nanny's discussion Receiving Week & Drill Instructors (General Overview) in the group MCRD Parris Island: September 13, 2013 – Delta & Papa Company
"I got my daughter's call at 8:49pm. . . I was glad it was early! My daughter had been up since 4:00am that day at MEPS. Good Luck to your daughter!  See you at Graduation! 86 more days  :) "
4 minutes ago
Julie replied to Julie's discussion question about holding at ITB in the group SOI West: Infantry Training Battalion (ITB)
"Seems like  I saw a schedule for SOI that had the start dates for each of the companies on it. But I can't remember where I saw that? Any ideas? Also, does anyone know if they start a new company once a month or more often than…"
7 minutes ago
dread pirate replied to Marine Parents Inc's discussion This ‘n That in the group For Parents of Marines
"Me Too, lol!"
9 minutes ago
theMom_10 replied to 1~donna from wi's discussion Platoon 1070 in the group MCRD San Diego: August 30, 2013 – Delta Company
"What street address are we supposed to have?  The Midway Ave. part, please, the "house number" so to speak.  I misplaced the envelop I got yesterday, which was the first one with this address.  Should have written it down…"
10 minutes ago
KinderTeach replied to 1~ksMarinemom (Kerin)'s discussion Where's MY letter!!!!!!!!!!! in the group MCRD Parris Island: September 6, 2013 – Lima Company
"Actually I think it's time they REINK their printer. Most of the letter is VERY light. You're right tho, the INK from the PEN on the paper is the BEST ever!  "
12 minutes ago
Jacobs_Mum (Gina) commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD San Diego: August 9, 2013 – Echo Company
"No letters for 2 weeks now from my son, if he didn't send any before they left I'm not expecting any while they are up North--but one can hope! :)"
13 minutes ago
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Cristina replied to marinemom1213's discussion Recruits address in the group MCRD San Diego: September 6, 2013 – Hotel Company
"I thought its sent from San Diego?"
14 minutes ago
Monica commented on Katmg13's blog post Boyfriend just left for San Diego
"My boyfriend also shipped out and graduates on September 13. Missing him pretty bad right now, but am so very proud all at the same time"
14 minutes ago
shrimpandgrits replied to 1~Nanny's discussion Receiving Week & Drill Instructors (General Overview) in the group MCRD Parris Island: September 13, 2013 – Delta & Papa Company
"It seems like time is passing so slowly.  I can hardly wait to get the form with my son's mailing address.  I wonder all the time what is going on down there.  "
15 minutes ago
mab128 liked Marine Parents Inc's group Illinois Marine Families
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mab128 replied to marinemom1213's discussion Recruits address in the group MCRD San Diego: September 6, 2013 – Hotel Company
"Ok. Thanks! "
20 minutes ago
shrimpandgrits replied to 1~Nanny's discussion Receiving Week & Drill Instructors (General Overview) in the group MCRD Parris Island: September 13, 2013 – Delta & Papa Company
"Don't beat yourself up!  You love your son and he knows that.  He'll always know that! "
21 minutes ago

Top Content 

1 Condolences: LCpl. Jared W. Brown, 2/2 Marine from FL, 6/16/2013

Condolences: LCpl. Jared W. Brown, 2/2 Marine from FL, 6/16/2013

Posted by Marine Parents Inc on June 18, 2013

2 Could I have missed my sons phone call

Could I have missed my sons phone call

Posted by Ellen on June 18, 2013

3 Recruits address

Recruits address

Posted by marinemom1213 on June 18, 2013

4 Looking for others who sons shipped out June 10 2013

Looking for others who sons shipped out June 10 2013

Posted by hoorah2ndhotel on June 17, 2013

5 WELCOME Delta & Papa

WELCOME Delta & Papa

Posted by 1~Nanny on April 29, 2013

6 What is graduation going to be like once my Marine finishes this MOS Crash, Fire, and Rescue?

What is graduation going to be like once my Marine finishes this MOS Crash, Fire, and Rescue?

Posted by WhiteWolf90 on June 18, 2013

7 Needing some Support

Needing some Support

Posted by MarineWife6713 on June 18, 2013

8 Training Matrix

Training Matrix

Posted by Wansing4 on June 18, 2013

9 Mortarman - 0341

Mortarman - 0341

Posted by SouthernMom on June 18, 2013

10 Platoon 3066

Platoon 3066

Posted by 1~ksMarinemom (Kerin) on April 30, 2013

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