USMC Patriot Ride Ambassador
Meet Jim Carmichael. Jim joined the Marines in 1968, did a tour in Vietnam in ’70-’71 and got out later that year. He started with PAM transport back in 1985, took a short break and came back in ’04. In total, Jim has over 30 years driving for PAM Transport. We appreciate his service as a Marine and his loyalty and dedication to PAM.
The Timeline
The artwork on each truck begins on the right side, at the very top rear corner, working its way around to the left side of the truck to tell the story of each branch.
Don’t Tread on Me
The Gadsden Flag’s “Don’t Tread on Me” was an early motto for the newly formed Continental Marines. Diamondback Rattlesnakes being common in the New England colonies, the flag was clearly designed as a warning to the King and his soldiers. Below this symbol is a list of every engagement in which the U.S. Marines participated up to present day.
Black Sheep
Pappy Boyington, leader of the Black Sheep Squadron was certainly a “rough cut” individual, but extremely effective in developing close air support tactics during WW2 for their fellow Marines on the ground. Check out this video to learn more.
Captain of Marines
Samuel Nicholas, upon being commissioned as the first officer of the Marines on 28 November 1775, immediately established Tun Tavern as the location for the first recruitment drive for the newly created Continental Marines. It has since been considered the “birthplace of the Marines.”
Captain of Marines
Samuel Nicholas, upon being commissioned as the first officer of the Marines on 28 November 1775, immediately established Tun Tavern as the location for the first recruitment drive for the newly created Continental Marines. It has since been considered the “birthplace of the Marines.”
Iwo Jima
The five week battle between U.S. Marines and the Japanese forces for this tiny, yet strategic island was some of the bloodiest and fiercest fighting seen during the Pacific War during WW2. February 23rd, 1945 six Marines raised the American flag atop Mt. Suribachi. The moment was captured by photojournalist Joe Rosenthal and used later by Felix de Weldon to create the Marine Corps War Memorial in 1954.
Iwo Jima
The five week battle between U.S. Marines and the Japanese forces for this tiny, yet strategic island was some of the bloodiest and fiercest fighting seen during the Pacific War during WW2. February 23rd, 1945 six Marines raised the American flag atop Mt. Suribachi. The moment was captured by photojournalist Joe Rosenthal and used later by Felix de Weldon to create the Marine Corps War Memorial in 1954.
No Such Thing
This sentiment doesn’t just apply to United States Marines, but they do get credit for establishing the concept. You can take the individual out of the military, but you can’t take the military out of them.
Unbreakable
The Navajo code talkers are credited with not only the Marines’ success at Iwo Jima, but turning the tide of the war for America and the Allied troops by deploying their unbreakable code. Check out this last interview with WW2 Marine, Corporal Chester Nez. Godspeed Marine
Echoes in the Wall
One can only imagine what it might be like to experience the memories of a Vietnam Marine. As you see images of soldiers, heads bowed, with their hands on the wall, looking past the names of their brothers and sisters, into the black granite where their memories live.
Echoes in the Wall
One can only imagine what it might be like to experience the memories of a Vietnam Marine. As you see images of soldiers, heads bowed, with their hands on the wall, looking past the names of their brothers and sisters, into the black granite where their memories live.
POW/MIA
Prisoner of War / Missing in Action. There are still American service members who have not returned home from their respective wars. We fly this flag to remind our citizens that “out of sight” should not mean “out of mind.” Thousands of men and women work hard every day to find, identify, and return our lost & missing soldiers to their country. “You are not forgotten”
Cry Havoc
“Cry Havoc! And let slip the Dogs of War!” An appropriate quote for the fighting force nicknamed “Teufel Hunde” or “Hounds from Hell” by the German troops during the Battle of Belleau Wood in WW1 because of their relentless ferociousness. In ancient times dogs were commonly used as a first line of attack against opposing armies. Devil Dog is seen as a term of endearment among United States Marines.
Wings of Eagles
The Eagle flies in defense of its home, a star spangled banner flying behind it, while those who gave their lives in service rest peacefully under the wings of eagles.
Semper Fidelis! Latin for “Always Faithful.” Though the words are simple, its use communicates a much deeper message of brotherhood, esprit de corps, and willingness to be there for, and if necessary, sacrifice oneself for his fellow Marines.
Semper Fidelis! Latin for “Always Faithful.” Though the words are simple, its use communicates a much deeper message of brotherhood, esprit de corps, and willingness to be there for, and if necessary, sacrifice oneself for his fellow Marines.
