Pictures

Parris Island, SC

February 9, 2016

Dean at the entrance of the Marine Corps base where he underwent basic training in 1968-1969
Dean at the entrance of the Marine Corps base where he underwent basic training in 1968-1969

 

These were the style of uniforms Dean wore when he was in the Marine Corps.
These were the style of uniforms Dean wore when he was in the Marine Corps.

 

This display of artifacts from the Vietnam War intrigued me. Notice Dean's reflection in the glass.
This display of artifacts from the Vietnam War intrigued me. Notice Dean’s reflection in the glass.

 

Dean explains how the canopy and ejection seat worked.
Dean explains how the canopy and ejection seat worked.

 

Dean standing in front of the wall mural depicting the F-4 Phantom, which he worked on as an aircraft electrician when he was in the U.S. Marine Corps
Dean standing in front of the wall mural depicting the F-4 Phantom, which he worked on as an aircraft electrician when he was in the U.S. Marine Corps

 

Dean reflects on his experience as a U. S. Marine.
Dean reflects on his experience as a U. S. Marine.

 

I love this banner over an intersection on the base.
I love this banner over an intersection on the base.