[infobox]Wandering Ronin is a U.S. Marine Sergeant stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Sergeant Rinell was the recipient of Certificates of Commendation in 2009 and 2011, and was a Distinguished Graduate of the SNCOA Sergeant’s Course in 2012. As a U.S. Marine and a veteran of combat tours in Operation … [Read more...]
A Challenge on the Historic Beaches of Normandy
0100 06 June 2013 Point Du Hoc, Normandy, France A cold mass of buddies seeks shelter in one of the remaining bunkers on Point Du Hoc from the wind. As we are making small talk, and getting to know each other, from the rim of the bunker you hear, “One grenade and you’re all dead!” … [Read more...]
A Rainy Struggle for The Right to Trek
Naminoue Beach, Wakasa Kaigan Dori road, Wakasa, Naha, Okinawa, Japan Let’s do this thing…. AGAIN! … [Read more...]
A U.S. Marine’s GRT Journey in Okinawa, Japan
Nick Rinell is a U.S. Marine Sergeant stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Sergeant Rinell was the recipient of Certificates of Commendation in 2009 and 2011, and was a Distinguished Graduate of the SNCOA Sergeant’s Course in 2012. As a U.S. Marine and a veteran of combat tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom … [Read more...]