Gung-Ho v17

Filecard Info

Code Name: Gung Ho

G.I. Joe Marine Recon

File Name: LaFitte, Ettienne R.

Primary Military Speciality: Reconnaissance

Secondary Military Speciality: Heavy Weapons

Birthplace: Fer-de-Lance, LA

Rank: E-9 (Sergeant Major)

Gung-Ho may be the toughest G.I. Joe of all time – just ask anyone who has ever been at the receiving end of the ragin´ Cajun´s fists. He is always the first out of the transport, the first to take down the enemy guards, and the first to run out of ammo. His fighting spirit makes him an inspiration to his fellow soldiers, but also his own worst enemy; he has been promoted for heroism and later demoted for off-duty brawling so many times, his superiors often are at a loss as to what his current rank should be.

Gung-Ho was on vacation in a Russion SAMBO camp, learning the secret Soviet martial arts, when he got the orders to take charge of a Steel Brigade Team and help foil Destro´s latest scheme. Normally, cutting short his “rest and relaxation” would be infuriating, but for Gung-Ho, putting down the Iron Grenadiers is almost as much fun. The Marine seems to be making a habit out of crushing Destro´s plans, and working with the Steel Brigade and Oktober Guard just adds more spice to the gumbo.

“I don´t care what kind of fancy armor that tin-plated capon has, I´ll crush him like a crawfish in a vise grip!”