Alexander J. Hunter II

Veteran of the Month, August 2005



Brief Bio: dob, service, family

DOB 9/30/57

OCC Chief Engineer Of a Hotel (Major Chain)

2nd Wife,2 Children (with 1st wife) one girl 27 one son 17 one Grandson 2


When did you decide to join the Armed Services?

1979 Nov 10 the day I stepped on the yellow foot prints MCRD San Diego.


Where were you assigned during your tour?

MCB Twentynine Palms, CA w/ 1st FSSG as a Amphibious Track Vehicle Repairman MOS 2142

MCB Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan 3rd Track Vehicle Bn.

NAS New Orleans, Belle Chase, LA MOS 6521 (Res)

MCAS Beaufort, Beaufort, SC MOS 6521

RS Indianapolis, RSS South Bend, South Bend, IN 8511 Recruiting.


What was your first assignment?

MCB Twentynine Palms, CA.


Where did you go next?

Okinawa, Japan.


Have any interesting highlights to share?

How about the day a 4" "ZUNI" rocket launched from the tube as we were loading it in Yuma, AZ and took out some orange trees in the grove along side the bomb dump.


What were your most memorable experiences in the military?

I think the Day I graduated from Boot Camp is the most memorable. Along with ALL the MARINES I had the pleasure to serve with.


What do you consider your greatest achievements?

Graduating from all the MOS schools while in and be able to put the lessons to use.


Are you active in veterans' organizations?

Not as much as I should be.


Do you keep in contact with your military comrades?

Yes, just found one about three months ago and talk to him weekly now.


What can be done to improve public awareness of foreign policy and military and veterans' affairs?

Talk to your friends and their friends and post every thing on the net wherever you can.


Are there any messages you would like to communicate to your fellow veterans?

Keep your head up shoulders back and eyes forward, know where you have to go and what it takes to get there and do what it takes to get there and NEVER be afraid to ask for help from friends.



Alexander J. Hunter II

MarineAO