"Gyrenes"
"The term gyrene is a jocular reference to Marines which was first used in England as early as 1894. It was used in the United States around the time of WW I. Its exact origin is unknown, but it did appear to have a derogatory meaning in its early usage. It has been suggested that the term may embody a reference to pollywog, a naval slang term for a person who has not yet crossed [the equator], hence, a landlubber. "


4th Marines "Box's Brawlers" FT Mac Arthur July 2007
From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli....
We are a just a bunch of friendly Living Historians from all walks of life with a friendly professional attitude towards all. Our main goal is to honor our fellow veterans by portraying WWII Marines. We attend many public events including historical events, air shows, Veterans Day parades, Memorial Day services, 4th of July celebrations, re-enactment battles with the CHG and many other events where we are asked to portray the WWII U.S. Marine Corps.

If you would like to find out more about our group, are interested in having our group attend an event, need Marines for a movie or documentary production, or would like to join or help our group, please feel free to contact our group leaders at: gyrene@gyrenesgungho.com
Group leaders: Denny Box (Gunny) , Al DeLamora (Skipper)

Iwo Jima — 19 February 1945 by COL D.J. NEARY, USMCR Elements of the 4th Marine Division's 8th assault wave storm ashore on Yellow Beach 1 into the intensive artillery and small arms fire of the Japanese counter–attack *Hoora to artist D.J. Neary who has graciously granted us permission the use of this image, for more information about the artist please visit her web site at: www.heritagestudios.com