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Tanks, for the Memories

Stanford magazine recently wrote an article about Jacques Littlefield and his “world’s largest privately held collection of armored fighting vehicles”.  Littlefield, a member of the MCTA passed away in January of this year.  The full article and photos can be viewed here.

Marine Tank History

Michael Green: War Stories of the Tankers

War Stories of the Tankers

Michael Green is a lifetime member of the MCTA and has his book “War Stories of the Tankers” available on Amazon.  Mike Green’s book War Stories of the Tankers presents vivid first person accounts from generations of tank crews. Learn about tank life from men who lived it and why a veteran said a tank restoration was great but it was “too clean and doesn’t smell bad.”

He also has a 16 minute podcast recorded in September of 2008 ..read more

MCTA Events & News

Nick Popaditch – Once A Marine

One A Marine

I thought I would let you know the book Gunny Popaditch has been working on for the last year, has finally come to life. It will be released in Sept.

The book also has a website www.onceamarine.com . The reviews have been very good so far….we love the military and every minute we spent as a part of it.

Much respect to all who have served!

April Popaditch

MCTA Events & News

1st Tanks Commemorate unit Birthday

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MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — Marines and sailors of 1st Tank Battalion celebrated their unit’s 67th birthday in a ceremony outside the battalion headquarters Oct. 31.

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