Our mission is simple: We share Veteran Stories, Loud & Clear (Lima Charlie).With less than 1% of the U.S. population currently serving in our military, it’s important to communicate those experiences with the public and lead our community in a conversation that strengthens all of us. Each voice heard on “Lima Charlie”, our guests, our hosts, and musicians have served in the Military themselves or are representing one that has passed away as a result. These are their stories of service and it is our shared story of America.
My name is David Willis, I knew at a very early age that I was going into the military but didn’t know what branch. As I got older and started learning about each branch and quickly figured out that the Marines was the best. I served in the Marine Corps from 97-04. My MOS was 0311(infantry). I went to Paris Island for boot camp after boot camp I was stationed with 2nd blt 8th Marines Golf company. While with 2/8 I went on several deployments to port a prince Haiti, Okinawa, South Korea, Greece, also did two trips to Bridgeport California for cold weather training, I wasn’t going to make a Mediterranean float so I extended and joined 1st blt 8th Marines Bravo company. During my time there we deployed to the Mediterranean and had stops in Spain, Italy, Malta, Africa, and other ports. I got out of the Marines in August of 01, but 9/11 happened and was recalled to go back in where I was stationed with a mobilization support battalion and deployed.
