11-171 garand Picture of the Day - M1's for Vets Program

[Mark in Rochester]

Cpl. Derrick Lewis, a squad leader with Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, takes his post after receiving an M1 Garand from Jim Gularte, a representative for the M1 for Vets program during a ceremony at Victory Field here, Nov. 25. The program, which was originally established on the East Coast, now has roots in California and plans to give out more rifles to deserving veterans.

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[frankderrico]

They deserve that and alot more. Our nation can't do to much for our Vet's....Frank

[Bill Hollinger]

They deserve that and alot more. Our nation can't do too much for our Vet's....Frank

Having a son in the Marines I have to agree Frankie! I am so proud of all our young men and women for the service they provide for this great country!

[LimeyCarbineLover]

Amen to that Frank...we have the same "politics" over here with returning injured vets.....at last the Help For Heroes charity has at last started to realise what "they gave" in theatre so that we might live in freedom.....the guys on the range in that bottom picture look right at home.

Regards

Lloyd

[Bob Seijas]

GCA contributed $6,000 to help finance their Camp Perry trip last year, will likely do the same again this year. The program is limited to combat-wounded vets who want to get back to competitive shooting. They are referred by military hospitals. We are very proud to be part of it.

[Bill Hollinger]

GCA contributed $6,000 to help finance their Camp Perry trip last year, will likely do the same again this year. The program is limited to combat-wounded vets who want to get back to competitive shooting. They are referred by military hospitals. We are very proud to be part of it.

I really don't know what else to say but thank you.