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Monsieur Noir
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Proud descendant of Pvt. Sylvia Armstrong (later, Benton), member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the Six Triple Eight
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My Marine brothers and I celebrated our 250th birthday today, here in Philadelphia…the birthplace of our Corps. Semper Fidelis.
November 11, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Happy Halloween from 1986

#thisyearHalloweenfellonaweekend
October 31, 2025 at 8:17 PM
If you’re able to get out to The Gap tomorrow, come help us celebrate the life and service of a #SixTripleEight battalion member from PA.

#6888CtrPostDirBn #WomenWarriors #NoMailLowMorale #VetChamberPHL #VetsMeanBusiness
September 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The PA Juneteenth Initiative held an “Honor the Ancestors” event where they recognized my grandmother’s service in the #SixTripleEight

It was a great day
June 24, 2025 at 3:07 AM
The most realistic thing about the movie Independence Day is that a Marine is sleeping with a stripper and staying at her house off base
May 17, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Membership has its privileges

#MontfordPointMarines #SFMF
May 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
May 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
#TheStrategerist is a podcast the George W. Bush Pres. Ctr. puts out. FAMOUS-famous people are on this platform…and then there’s me.

I’m talking about the #SixTripleEight and the impact they had on the outcome of WWII. Check it out.

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Veteran Leadership Program’s Dennis Miller — Service and Story: Upholding the 6888 Legacy
Podcast Episode · The Strategerist · 04/29/2025 · 35m
podcasts.apple.com
April 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Reposted by Monsieur Noir
April 9, 2025 at 1:06 PM
April 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
An old platoon sergeant of mine used to say, “while you’re sitting around playing grab-ass, the enemy is somewhere getting trained up. They’re not resting…why are you?”

I think of my addiction as that enemy. As soon as I drop my pack, that sumbitch is gonna come for me.

Protect your neck
I remain authentic to who I am and a large part of the past 4.5 years for me has been my sobriety journey. I think I’ve been an inspiration to many that if I could get sober, anyone can do it...

But just when you think it’s easy,,, it ain’t…
April 3, 2025 at 11:18 PM
My kid graduated basic today. I can accept her joining the Army because she’s following in the footsteps of her great- grandmother. Four generations of military excellence, so far. Semper Fi.
March 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I am a United States Marine by trade. My service has been the defining chapter of my life. It is an attack upon me and my fellow leathernecks to attempt erasure of our history. Those who do so are, by definition, the enemy. And, I have been trained to repel the enemy’s assault. That is all.
This is a disgrace!
March 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The #CHS249 crew came out to support one of our own at his art show. Cory Neale is a great local artist…his stuff is hanging on the wall behind us.
March 1, 2025 at 11:55 PM
See a tattoo, post a tattoo

##SixTripleEight #RIPMaSyl
February 26, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Roses are red

Like my cheeks when I blush

Less than a week ago the Eagles sacked Patrick Mahomes six times with just a standard four man rush
February 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
February 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
My grandmother was born on this day in 1922. She grew up in the Deep South, joined the Army and served with the #SixTripleEight, then moved to Philly where she raised a clan of warriors and taught me all the best things I know. I miss her every day. Love you, Ma Syl. Happy birthday.
February 14, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Live from the streets of Title Town

#GoBirds #FlyEaglesFly #WorldChampions
February 10, 2025 at 4:48 AM
February 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Thanks to all the friends and family who reached out to see if we were safe. The plane crashed about 5 miles away from us but we’re all OK. Prayers up for everybody.
February 1, 2025 at 4:00 AM
My grandmother’s name was Sylvia Benton. She was a member of the legendary Six Triple Eight. She was a phenomenon.

#6888thCentralPostalDirectoryBattalion #SixTripleEight #WarriorWoman
January 30, 2025 at 4:43 AM
January 29, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I’m tired, boss
January 28, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Been trying to find a meeting in North / Northeast Philly or Lower MontCo since my anny. None of the ones I stumbled upon have been active. Anybody got any suggestions?

#NAmeetings #SoberSky #helpaBrotherout
January 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM