CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN - Marines honor the history of the Corps in many different ways: running 238 miles, doing 238 pull-ups, or 238 push-ups, but one Marine at Camp Leatherneck has created an unusual buzz with his quest this year to eat 238 pies in honor of the Marine Corps Birthday.

Sgt. Robert "Fat Bob" Cushman, a 2311 ammunition technician with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), began his arduous dine-in on September 25 and has been methodically consuming one whole pie for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and "midnight rations."

"When I was in garrison, I always heard Marines saying we needed to sacrifice for our brothers and sisters who are deployed," Cushman explained in-between mouthfuls at the chow hall. "Well, I'm deployed, so I think I should show my appreciation for their sacrifice by consuming as much as possible."

Cushman has also enlisted the aid of friends and family in his hometown of Biloxi, Mississippi, who have been making up for the shortfall by pitching in to mail him as many pies as they can. Some have also began their own pie-eating contests in solidarity with the brave Marine.