Have you heard and read about the history of the First Composite Radio Company Fleet Marine Force Pacific?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 11:14:28 -0400

Have you heard and read about the history of the First Composite Radio Company Fleet Marine Force Pacific?

One of our very own RP Members Sgt Tom Cunnally was a part of this unit. I reviewed their website and thought this was a great story to share. Take a look at the history!

http://www.1st-radio-company-usmc.org/index.html

This web site is the continuing story of a small group of Marines who found themselves assigned to the 1st Composite Radio Company, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii from 1959 to 1964. For some it was their first permanent assignment as Marines. For others it was a change of duty stations from U.S. Navy and Marine bases of operations from around the globe.
During that short span of time in Marine Corps history, they blazed a new trail in being the first United States Marines to put boots on the ground in Vietnam in 1962 and providing direct intelligence support to U.S. and Republic of Vietnam combat forces.

Go to the History link for a more complete history of the 1st Composite Radio Company. Since that time 1st Radio has evolved to 1st Radio Battalion, and has proudly been part of the current war in Iraq. The link on the left "Brothers at the Gates" is to honor and give remembrance to those members of the 1st Composite Radio Company who have passed away; take time to learn about them.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Aug 29 at 2015 11:22 AM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 11:22:13 -0400

Sweet!

Response by SGT Scott Bell made Aug 29 at 2015 12:10 PM

SGT Scott Bell — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 12:10:15 -0400

Response by Sgt Spencer Sikder made Aug 29 at 2015 5:17 PM

Sgt Spencer Sikder — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 17:17:04 -0400

I had not, but have two members in my Marine Corps League Detachment who may know a bit. I forwarded your link, can't wait until our next breakfast social to get the first hand run down. Thanks for the post.

Response by TSgt Marco McDowell made Aug 29 at 2015 7:14 PM

TSgt Marco McDowell — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 19:14:40 -0400

Nothing greater than seeing more Comm Dawg history. Thanks for the read sir!

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Aug 30 at 2015 9:20 AM

Cpl Jeff N. — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 09:20:28 -0400

Nice web page @Sgt Tom Cunnally. Us Field Radio jarheads always leading the way!

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Aug 30 at 2015 8:10 PM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 20:10:53 -0400

One of 1st Radio CO Commanding Officers Capt Al Gray became the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 31 at 2015 4:46 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 04:46:24 -0400

If this is who I'm thinking of "RADBADs" Marine Corps Cryptologic Technicians. They are awesome. Tough, Tough Buggers, My Friends and My Instructors.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Sep 1 at 2015 2:04 AM

PO1 John Miller — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 02:04:54 -0400

Thanks for sharing this history lesson. Ooh Rah Devil Dogs! Semper Fi Sgt Tom Cunnally!