P-3 for me was the best times I have had in my military career. I went from PFC to Sgt. in the S-4 Section, and thought I would take a couple of steps backward when I got in trouble, but I was fortunate. I remember Top James, Sgt. Balderez, LtC. Gering, Capt. Miller, Capt. Hess, Capt. Consagra, Lt. McSpadden, Maj. Brown and all the rest to numerous to mention who had a hand in developing me in my early years as a young marine within the unit. I consider myself extremely lucky to have know them all and to be a part of the mission. To this day, I still carry a part of them with me, if only in memory. As I now come close to ending my military career, I will always remember fondly the best of times and what VMFP-3 did for me. Semper Fidelis.
