The Quarter Deck With Gunny Saenz

Miguel Saenz
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Everyday life events have changed since I retired from the United States Marine Corps. I'm a Gunnery Sergeant, and I want to share my experiences.

  1. 09/04/2025

    There a hole in the bridge

    The division had a plan but now becaus ethe bridges had been destroyed it was time ti improvise. JosephJohn Franklin   Was born June 18, 1870 in Buffalo Erie County New York   Onboard the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leadingfrom Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy,Franklin set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout thisaction.   Died: April 28,1940, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania   Buried: Cypress Hills Cemetery (Private) (Laurel Green1-312), Brooklyn, New York,

    22 min

  2. 08/21/2025

    Finding a way across

    Finding a way across was the mission of the Division. Even though terrain was an issue that was not going to stop them. PFCOSCAR WADSWORTH FIELD   BORN OCTOBER 6, 1873 IN JERSY CUTY HUDSIN COUNTY NEW JERSEY   Onboard the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leadingfrom Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Fieldset an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

    21 min

  3. 08/14/2025

    Supplies are running low

    The Division is making great progress. THe advance attack is moving fast and this has cause an issue with supplies being able to keep up. PvtDaniel J Cambell Spanish American War Was born December 26, 1874 In Canada On board the U.S.S. Marbleheadduring the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898.Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Campbell set an example of extraordinarybravery and coolness throughout this action. Medal of Honor Recipient Daniel J. Campbell He died April 28, 1955 Buried at Mount Hope Cemetary Mattapan Massachusetts

    31 min

  4. 08/07/2025

    It's time to Move

    Time to get moving and secure the area so th efight will move on 1st Lt Christian Franklin Schilt

    19 min

  5. 07/31/2025

    Heading into the City

    Its time to get the final prepirations to head into the city. SgtPinkerton Ross Vaughn

    16 min

  6. 07/10/2025

    Ok lets go, who is left?

    April 5, 2003 the Division continues their attack while still getting some sporadic fire. CPL.Andrew J. Tomlin

    31 min

  7. 06/26/2025

    April 4, 2003 The Fight Continues

    It is now April 4, 2003 and the Division continues to push forward and Kick Ass..... CPLAndrew J Tomlin

    35 min

  8. 06/19/2025

    The toughest fight to date.....

    The fight gets a bit tougher as the ddividion makes its way closer and closer to Bagdad. Hero Highlight: PVTHenry A. Thompson

    39 min
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