When Sgt. Major Ray Wilburn was stationed on the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps base in 1954, trailers were the only housing and the doorways and bathtubs would fill up with sand whenever the wind blew.
Since joining the Marines in 1939 - for $20.80 a month - 87-year-old Wilburn served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Then after 35 years of retirement, he donned a new uniform Friday and returned to active duty. For one day.
He was ordered to report to the 54th birthday celebration of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms and became part of the event's symbolic link of the past and present. Photo Gallery
Sunday, August 20, 2006
29 Palms Marine base celebrates 54th birthday
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