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WW2 Marine’s diary: A brief look at a brief life
WW2 Marine’s diary: A brief look at a brief life
San Francisco Chronicle ^ | Monday, May 27, 2013 | JANET McCONNAUGHEY
Posted on Monday, May 27, 2013 11:09:35 PM by artichokegrower
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Before Cpl. Thomas “Cotton” Jones was killed by a Japanese sniper in the Central Pacific in 1944, he wrote what he called his “last life request” to anyone who might find his diary: Please give it to Laura Mae Davis, the girl he loved.
Davis did get to read the diary — but not until nearly 70 years later, when she saw it in a display case at the National World War II Museum.
Obama’s First Choice of Umbrella to be Held For Him Would’ve Been Refused by the Marine
‘The Incident in the Rose Garden Rain’
By Judi McLeod Friday, May 17, 2013
Armed by the arrogant confidence that comes via a protective circle of self-serving, back-scratching politicians (including Republican ones), who do nothing to deter his increasing taunts against all things American, President Barack Hussein Obama continues to publicly trash the cherished image of the military.
Taking a leaf straight from the book of his overbearing wife, Michelle, who used military members in full dress as props on the night she invaded living rooms via satellite from the White House to announce this year’s Best Picture, yesterday big brave BHO used Marines holding umbrellas to shelter both himself and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan from a little light drizzle in the White House Rose Garden.
Obama breaches Marine umbrella protocol
Obama breaches Marine umbrella protocolDaily Caller ^ | May 16, 2013 | Mike PiccionePosted on Friday, May 17, 2013 12:19:36 AM by onyx
The commander in chief of the American armed forces today forced a violation of Marine Corps regulations, so he wouldn’t get wet.According to Marine Corps regulation MCO P1020.34F of the Marine Corps Uniform Regulations chapter 3, a male
Marine is not allowed to carry an umbrella while in uniform. There is no provision in the Marine Corps uniform regulation guidelines that allows a male Marine to carry an umbrella.Nevertheless, during a press conference under a light drizzle with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan this morning,
President Obama allowed the First Head to be protected from the elements by an umbrella held by a male Marine corporal.The relevant portion of the regulation reads, “3035. UMBRELLAS Female Marines. Female Marines may carry an all-black, plain standard or collapsible umbrella at their option during inclement weather with the service and dress uniforms.
Obama makes U.S. Marine break the rules, and he does not look happy about it!!… “Even though he is the commander in chief, there are some orders that even President Obama cannot give – as he found out today, much to the mirth of a put-upon U.S. Marine.”
Obama makes U.S. Marine break the rules, and he does not look happy about it!!
Daily Mail – UK ^ | 16 May 2013 | David Martosko
Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2013 9:22:13 PM by tellw
Even though he is the commander in chief, there are some orders that even President Obama cannot give – as he found out today, much to the mirth of a put-upon U.S. Marine.
Hosting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the Rose Garden today, the president requested a standing Marine to open an umbrella and protect his head from the light rain that was falling. However, according to Marine Corps regulations, not even the President of the United States can request a serving officer to carry an umbrella without the express permission of the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
An Interview with Steve Klein: Terrorist Cell Expert – Yahoo! Voices – voices.yahoo.com
Steve Klein is a Vietnam veteran (USMC). He was attached to South Vietnamese militia from 1968-1970. He acted as a translator and negotiator. Also, he organized ambushes on remaining Viet Cong cells as well as North Vietnamese Army elements. From 1970 until 1973 he earned his bachelors degree in political science from University of California at Long Beach. He became a commissioned officer in the Marine Corps in 1974. He served as a communications officer until leaving the Marine Corps in 1977.
Since 1977 he started Courageous Christians United (now he is the secretary). He also founded M.E.E.T. – Middle Eastern Experts’ Team. Through MEET and his contacts with the Coptic community he has been asked to give his insights to the FBI and the U.S. Marine Corps.
Marine Band Anniversary Concert Cancelled (sequestration)……………………………………
Marine Band Anniversary Concert Cancelled (sequestration)
Notes ^ | May/June 2013
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Posted on Saturday, May 11, 2013 11:14:14 PM by real saxophonist
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The United States Marine Band‘s 215th anniversary concert scheduled for Saturday, July 6, 2013, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has been canceled due to sequestration. This event will not be rescheduled.
Marines Have Six Four-Stars — But Not for Long – Washington Wire – WSJ
With its emphasis on its enlisted troops and its creed that every Marine is a rifleman, the Marine Corps is the military service that keeps the smallest ratio of brass to troops. But for a brief moment —actually only until Wednesday—there are, for the first time, six four-star generals in the Corps.
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Earlier this month [April 19], the officers gathered at the Home of the Commandants at the Marine Barracks Washington, the only time six active-duty four star generals have gathered together, according to the service.
Leatherneck Tales | The Weekly Standard
How the Marines have survived, and why.
May 6, 2013, Vol. 18, No. 32 • By MACKUBIN THOMAS OWENS
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In 1957, the commandant of the Marine Corps, General Randolph Pate, sent a brief note to the director of the Marine Corps Educational Center, Brig. Gen. Victor Krulak, in which he asked, “Why does the U.S. need a Marine Corps?” Krulak, already a legend in the Marines, penned a lengthy reply: “The United States does not need a Marine Corps mainly because she has a fine modern Army and a vigorous Air Force. . . . We [the Marine Corps] exist today—we flourish today—not because of what we know we are, or what we know we can do, but because of what the grassroots of our country believes we are and believes we can do.”
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Gunny G: Some More Old Links…From My FR Page,,,
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Gunny G: Some More Old Links…From My FR Page,,,
- ENTER THE WOLF
- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1258403/posts
- “BLOOD STRIPES”: No not those Dog Face the Red Stripes on Marine Trousers
- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1091906/posts
- “Hoo-yah!”…where did the term come from? When did you first use it in the military?
- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/606395/posts
GUNNY G: Y’KNOW… “MAD DOG MATTIS” DOES SORTA REMIND YA OF LEWIE PULLER’s COUSIN, GEOGIE PATTON !
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English: WASHINGTON (Sept. 27, 2007) – Marine Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis, testifies before the Committee on Armed Services during his confirmation hearing for appointment to Commander, United States Joint Forces Command and Supreme Allied Commander for Transformation. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shawn P. Eklund (RELEASED) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The Best from ‘Mad Dog Mattis’… “Gen. James Mattis, known …
gunnyg.wordpress.com › UncategorizedMar 30, 2013 · Gen. James Mattis, known to his troops as “Mad Dog Mattis,” is retiring after 41 years of military service. The Marine Corps Times is calling Mattis …
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DoD Issues Instructions on Military Support of Civilian Law Enforcement …
DoD Issues Instructions on Military Support of Civilian
Pakalert Press ^ | April 15, 2013Posted on Monday, April 15, 2013 9:22:23 PM by True Grit
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The Department of Defense has issued an instruction clarifying the rules for the involvement of military forces in civilian law enforcement. The instruction establishes “DoD policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for DoD support to Federal, State, tribal, and local civilian law enforcement agencies, including responses to civil disturbances within the United States.
The new instruction titled “Defense Support of Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies” was released at the end of February, replacing several older directives on military assistance to civilian law enforcement and civil disturbances.
President Harding Sends the Marines to Attack Gettysburg – 1922… “Once upon a time where was no political correctness about the Civil War. There were differences of opinion yes, but they were not exploited for political reasons like they are today.” | Veterans Today
Once upon a time where was no political correctness about the Civil War. There were differences of opinion yes, but they were not exploited for political reasons like they are today.
Throughout the ’90′s and into the new century many Democrats and Republicans alike competed over who could wipe their feet the hardest on Southern heritage to make themselves more attractive to the black vote. The Republicans have always lost big, and never learned.
A classic was John McCain playing Mr. Veteran, who understood about the sanctity of battle flags in the South Carolina primary. But Carl Rove just gutted McCain there. (Editor’s note: Ted Sampley told me Rove gave him $37,000 to attack McCain. Later, when Rove tried to get Sampley to stop, he refused. We miss Ted, cut out of better cloth than both.)
TSA Agent Arrested for Assaulting His Mother
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TSA Agent Arrested for Assaulting His Mother
TSA Watch ^ | 04/10/2013 | TSA Watch
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Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 8:40:47 AM by TSA-Watch
If news about the TSA agent stealing an iPad from a tourist or the TSA agents forcing an injured Marine to remove his prosthetic legs made you mad, this one will leave you absolutely fuming.
On February 2, TSA agent Christopher Wilkie, a nine year employee of the TSA and resident Long Beach, NY was arrested for hitting his 75-year old mother.
Marine who served in Iraq ticketed for flying American flag
Marine who served in Iraq ticketed for flying American flag
KRMG via WPXI ^ | Posted: 4:35 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2013 | Rick Couri
Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2013 3:05:39 PM by rightwingintelligentsia
Gregory Schaffer said after his tour of duty in the Marines he wanted to go home and fly a flag in his yard.
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But a complaint from an anonymous neighbor got Schaffer in some hot water.
Schaffer got a citation from the city of Hypoluxo, Florida that said he needed a building permit to put up the flagpole.
The Marine told a TV station “it’s sad. It’s sad that we have to go through that just to fly a flag.”
TSA agents ‘humiliated’ Marine who lost both legs to an IED
TSA agents ‘humiliated’ Marine who lost both legs to an IED
The Daily Caller ^ | 3/19/13 | Caroline May
Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 2:37:01 PM by Nachum
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Transportation Security Administration officers “humiliated” a Marine who lost both legs to an Improvised Explosive Device by requiring the wheelchair-bound Marine to stand and walk. They also had him remove both his prosthetic legs, according to a letter from Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-California).
In his complaint to TSA Administrator John Pistole, Hunter described the Marine as being “humiliated” by the TSA’s actions, based on accounts of the incident last week in Phoenix, Arizona.
Miklaszewski: Marine Accuses Harry Reid Of Political Posturing ‘On Backs Of Dead Marines’
Miklaszewski: Marine Accuses Harry Reid Of Political Posturing ‘On Backs Of Dead Marines’
NewsBusters ^ | Mark Finkelstein
Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 2:05:43 PM by governsleastgovernsbest
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The scare tactics that Democrats from President Obama on down have employed to wring political benefit out of the sequester have apparently hit a despicable new low. In comments made about the deaths overnight of seven U.S. Marines in a training incident in Nevada, Dem Senator Harry Reid reportedly suggested that we may see more such incidents because the sequester cuts put Marines at risk.
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NBC military correspondent Jim Miklaszewski, appearing on Andrea Mitchell‘s MSNBC show this afternoon, reported that the Marines have strongly rejected Reid’s claim, and that one Marine official accused Reid of “pure political posturing on the backs of these dead Marines.” Check back soon for the video.
Gunny G: From a MARINE- The saddest, albeit possibly the most accurate short message you will read.: YOU WILL NEVER AGAIN OUT VOTE THESE PEOPLE. Those who come after us will have to risk their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to bring back the Republic that this generation has timidly frittered away due to “white guilt” and political correctness…..
Gunny G: From a MARINE- The saddest, albeit possibly the most accurate short message you will read.: YOU WILL NEVER AGAIN OUT VOTE THESE PEOPLE. Those who come after us will have to risk their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to bring back the Republic that this generation has timidly frittered away due to “white guilt” and political correctness…..
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From a MARINE- The saddest, albeit possibly the most accurate short message you will read.: You will never again out vote these people. Those who come after us will have to risk their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to bring back the Republic that this generation has timidly frittered away due to “white guilt” and political correctness…..
GUNNY G’s MARINES HISTORY & TRADITIONS SITE ~ ONLINE IN ONE FORM OR ANOTHER SINCE 1997 !!!!!
Gunny G’s Marines History & Traditions Site …online ince 1997, in one form or another……
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Desperate times: Marines told to ‘save every round’
Desperate times: Marines told to ‘save every round’
CNN.Com ^ | March 11th, 2013 | Kevin Liptak
Posted on Monday, March 11, 2013 4:03:00 PM by Greystoke
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United States Marines are being told to preserve ammunition and gasoline as a deal softening the impact of automatic spending cuts continues to elude leaders in Washington.
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Marine Corps Commandant James Amos urged personnel in a video posted online Friday to “save every round, every gallon of gas,” and to “take every single aspect or opportunity in training to get the most bang for the buck,” a reminder of the cuts’ immediate effect on the U.S. military.
Marine Vignettes #5-8 ~ Gunny G: Marines In Review ~ The Old Corps… (1997 ReBlog)
Marines In Review
By Dick Gaines
December 5, 1997
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Memory is a curious thing. As we grow older, our short-term memory fades, and we seem to have trouble remembering where we left our car keys or what we had for breakfast.
Long-term memory, by contrast, seems to be quite the opposite; we can usually remember intricate details of long ago events that surprise others and even ourselves.
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I can still remember, for instance, the days of the week and the time of day that certain radio
programs were on the air (before the days of TV.)
There was The Lone Ranger at 7:30pm on Mon-Wed-and Friday; and the Red Skelton Show at 9:30 pm on Thursday–I recall that I had to get permission to stay up late for this one. This all took place back in Rhode Island in the mid-’40s.
One of my favorites was called Marines In Review, and it was heard on Sunday afternoons coming from a place called Camp Pendleton, in California.
This program had several distinct features, one of which was “The Old Gunny” who possessed great wisdom and had the straight scoop on whatever questions came up.
In 1952 this Marine Pfc had just reported aboard Camp Pendleton. I’d heard that this same Marines
In Review radio show was recorded in the 12 area theatre just prior to the Wednesday night movie
Gunny G: Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen! | AMERICAN BLOGGER: GUNNY.G ~ WEBLOG.EMAIL
Gunny G: Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen!
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Is It marine OR Marine?
Seems to me it was somewhere around the late ’50s or very early ’60s–I was doing duty at Henderson Hall, I recall–when there was a change to the Marine Corps Personnel Manual requiring that the word “marine” be capitalized with the the letter “M.”
Up to that time official correspondence always showed the lower-case letter m. Most writers, even those who were Marines themselves, used marine.
I had always thought that this was not binding on folks other than Marines, although I had seen some cases where the big M for Marine(s) was used by civilians.
Obama regime purges 5th senior military officer: Cmdr of CENTCOM James Mattis…
Obama regime purges 5th senior military officer: Cmdr of CENTCOM James Mattis
Fellowship of the Minds ^ | March 5, 2013 | Dr. Eowyn
Posted on Saturday, March 09, 2013 8:30:34 PM by GeorgeWashingtonsGhost
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Last December, in my post, “Obama purges U.S. Command, Part 1,” I wrote:
Within two months after the Benghazi attack, four senior U.S. military officers were purged:
Marines Need Funds to Publish Non-Fiction Book… | Veterans Today
Story of murder, narcotrafficing and environmental contamination written by two Marine veterans IRVINE, CA and CAMP LEJEUNE, NC – Marine Colonel Jim Sabow placed his television on mute, arose from his easy chair, and left his house on Fifth Street at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro through the patio door.
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He walked the length of the patio, called the dogs, which were in the back yard and enclosed them in the garage. This was a practice he routinely followed when visitors were expected. Whether he opened the front door to greet his visitors or went out the back door onto his patio is not known, but we do know that he had only moments to live.
Colonel Sabow, decorated Vietnam fighter with 221 combat missions, met his death at the hands of others.
The unexpected blow to the right side of the head was violent, resulting in unconsciousness. Occipital skull fragments penetrated into the back of his brain. He was near death due to the massive brainstem trauma in which agonal hyperventilation characteristic of this type of injury occurs. Sabow was aspirating blood from a wound in his pharynx that resulted from a basilar skull fracture. In fact, the tracheae, bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli were filled with blood, doubling the weight of the right lung. His shotgun was found under his body. No fingerprints on the shotgun. No suicide note.
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There was no mention of the tramline bruise, an indicator of the violent blow to his head, in the autopsy report or the crime scene tampering by three men who flashed government credentials, forcing Naval Investigative Service NIS agents to leave the crime scene.The motive for the murder was to prevent the disclosure of a covert operation to ferry weapons to Central and South America and government sanctioned narcotrafficing on flights into El Toro.
Data processing records were purged on the maintenance of unmarked C-130s; a Marine with knowledge to purge the records unexpectedly promoted, transferred and murdered several years later. Other Marines who knew of the illegal drugs would meet violent deaths.
Obama’s Inaugural Marines were FAKE… (GyG: See Remarks…!!!)
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On orders from the Obama administration, the bolts from the M1 rifles carried by Marines in the Inaugural parade were removed. Even more shockingly, it appears that the Marines who normally provide security and perform ceremonial functions for the President were replaced with ringers.
Some of the “Marines” that paraded in front of the reviewing stand on Inauguration Day were unshaven, their uniforms out of line and ill-fitting, and their marching skills – in the opinion of this writer and dozens of other real Marines – could easily have been bested by any 3rd phase Marine Corp recruit platoon.
In this episode of “The Truth Is Viral,” I speak with radio talk show host Pete Santilli, himself a Marine; and together, we dissect the video provided by the United States Marine Corp, proving that the men who paraded in front of the President were not Marines from Marine Corp Barracks Washington D.C., the famed 8th & I.
Middle Schooler Told to Remove His US Marines T-Shirt – It Was Too Offensive
Middle Schooler Told to Remove His US Marines T-Shirt – It Was Too Offensive
http://www.thegatewaypundit.com ^ | February 25, 2013 | jim hoft
Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 6:57:49 AM by lowbridge
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Today a Genoa-Kingston Middle School student’s parent is claiming that a teacher ordered his son to cover his US Marine themed t-shirt or be suspended. Dan McIntyre says that his son Michael has wore the shirt to school many times in the past and that he is a big fan of the branch of the US military.
Dan McIntyre says that, “A teacher noticed the guns on the shirt.” He went on to say that the teacher said there was a school policy against the image of a gun.
Iwo Jima, The Story of Two Flag Raising’s (VIDEO)
Iwo Jima, The Story of Two Flag Raising’s (VIDEO)
Guns.com ^ | Feb 23, 2013 | Chris Callahan
Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2013 2:21:46 PM by EXCH54FE
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In a September 17, 1947 letter, U.S. Marine Corp. Sgt. Lou Lowery wrote, “You fellows did all the dirty work and the ones who were on Rosenthal’s picture got all the credit.” The letter’s recipient, Pfc. Raymond Jacobs, was among the Marines who raised the first flag atop Iwo Jimo, which Lou Lowery photographed. However, it was a second flag raising that occurred moments later, caught on film by Joe Rosenthal, that would capture the world’s imagination. His Pulitzer Prize winning photograph would become one of the most iconic symbols of the American determination in World War II and immortalize its subjects in memories of Americans for generations to come.
ADM MIKE BOORDA – ALERT… “READER ALERT ~ WE GET A LITTLE CLOSER TO SOLVINGTHE ADMIRAL BOORDA “SUICIDE” – “
READER ALERTWE GET A LITTLE CLOSER TO SOLVINGTHE ADMIRAL BOORDA “SUICIDE” –
NEEDYOUR HELP – ESPECIALLY PAST AND PRESENTNAVY AND MARINE CORPS PERSONNELTO CONTACT US WITH ANYTHING YOU KNOWABOUT WHY BOORDA HAD TO DIE -
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SOMETHINGFAR WORSE THAN “OFFICIAL” COVER STORYYOUR IDENTITY WILL BE PROTECTED© 2013 MilitaryCorruption.com
First of all, we want to reiterate here that we at MilitaryCorruption.com were not among those who hated the late Chief of Naval Operations, ADM Jeremy Boorda or rejoiced at news of his death.
On the contrary, we respected him as a man, who like us, came “up from the ranks” as a Mustang officerWhile we never bought the “official story” that Boorda committed “suicide” over a couple of disputed attachments to his ribbons – the Navy’s ham-handed cover-up of the truth only made things worse they never learn – until now, we hadn’t got hard INTEL that might explain just why Boorda had to die.
All we can say for the moment is that a reliable source indicates it may have been so horrible that the only enlisted sailor to make CNO in Naval history, would have been ruined if the news had leaked out.
We realize even speculating on such a thing could be hurtful to his family. They have remained very quiet indeed about what really happened. You can’t blame them for not speaking to the media.
YOU CAN HELP US BREAK THIS STORY WIDE OPENThis website that went online July 4, 2000, gets up to six million hits a month and is read around the world.
Gunny G’s Old Salt Marines Tavern Weblog: One Marine’s Thoughts On D-Day 1944, Normandy…
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……In perusing the book, Soldiers Of The Sea-The United States Marine Corps, 1775-1962, by Robert Debs Heinl, Jr., Colonel, USMC (The National Aviation Publishing Company of America, Baltimore, Maryland, 1991, page 513), I find an interesting remark by the author regarding the above.
“Under atomic attack, the World war II amphibious assault was finished. Normandy (more a ferrying operation than a true oceanic amphibious assault in any case) and Okinawa would never be repeated.”
Of course, there was another, at Inchon in 1950.
Although his mention of Normandy, above, is not much more than an aside comment, it does, I think, tend to define this topic within a more correct light than is usually perceived.
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I like Colonel Heinl’s insights into historical Marine Corps topics as he is always most thorough, and goes into topics usually left untouched by other writers. Then, too, his book sports a photo by S/Sgt Lou Lowery of the Iwo Jima Flag Raising; not the Joe Rosenthal version, mind you–the first flag raising that preceeded the “replacemnet flag” raising some time later, which was captured on motion-picture film by Sgt Genaust, and photographed by Rosenthal.
Gunny G: So, ARE ALL THE GENERALS NOW JUST POLITICIANS IN UNIFORM? WHAT ARE REAL AMERICANS TO EXPECT?
Gunny G: Once UPON A Time There Were Generals…And Now…???
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It is often lamented that the Chesty Pullers, George Pattons, Curtis LeMays, Evans Carlsons, etc. are now long since systematically (pc) weeded from the ranks…
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Well, there were GENERALS…and there are now…well, generals…
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“Mrs. Puller protested to her husband citing previous trouble and controversy in Puller’s career. Puller told her, “…The important thing is the Marine Corps. If we let ‘em, they’ll tear it to pieces. Headquarters won’t speak up. It’s my duty to do it.”
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Dishonored and Disrespected: Obama Disarmed US Marines at Inaugural Parade
Dishonored and Disrespected: Obama Disarmed US Marines at Inaugural Parade
Gateway ^ | February 10, 2013 | Jim Hoft
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2013 12:47:14 PM by george76
A new administration policy?
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Barack Obama disarmed the US Marines at the Inaugural parade this year.
Dishonored and disarmed: Bolts are clearly missing from these Marine rifles during President Obama’s inauguration parade. This is an unmistakable insult to the honor of the Marine Corps
Gunny G’s Marines History and Traditions: The Relief Of Wake Island 1941 1/Lt R.D. Heinl…
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…..During the night of 22-23 December 21-22December, it was at Pearl, where the closenessof the race against time was forcefullyapprehended, Admiral Pye, acting as CinCPacpending arrival of Admiral Nimitz fromWashington, was in conference with Capt. CharlesH. McMorris, USN, and Rear Admiral Milo F.Draemel, USN, both of the CinCPac staff.
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Thequestion was whether or not to risk losing whatwas left of the Pacific fleet in what might wellbe a vain attempt to relieve Wake. During thenight, as a compromise measure, it was decided tosend in the Tangier, a fast new ship, to Wake byherself, fly off the Marine fighters from theSaratoga at maximum range, and retire.
Gunny G: “The Folks” Are NOT Saying Much of Anything About The GENERALS Not Saying Much of Anything… WHY NOT !!!!!
Gunny G: Once UPON A Time There Were Generals…And Now…???
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It is often lamented that the Chesty Pullers, George Pattons, Curtis LeMays, Evans Carlsons, etc. are now long since systematically (pc) weeded from the ranks…
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Well, there were GENERALS…and there are now…well, generals…
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“Mrs. Puller protested to her husband citing previous trouble and controversy in Puller’s career. Puller told her, “…The important thing is the Marine Corps. If we let ‘em, they’ll tear it to pieces. Headquarters won’t speak up. It’s my duty to do it.”
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“Puller was asked what he had learned here (PISC) as a recruit. He replied, “Well, the main thing–that I have rememberd all my life–is the definition of espirit de corps. Now my definition–that I was taught, that I’ve always believed in–is that espirit de corps means love for one’s military legion. In my case the United States Marine Corps. I also learned that this loyalty to one’s Corps travels both ways, up and down.“
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““Q: Now, general, I want you to assume that what is the evidence in this case is a fact. That on a Sunday evening a drill instructor took a platoon that was undisciplined and lacked spirit and on whom he’ tried other methods of discipline. And that for purposes of teaching discipline and instilling morale he took that platoon into a marsh or creek–all the way in front of his troops–would you consider that oppression?
A: In my opinion it is not.”
“Q: So, in your opinion, was this act of this drill instructor in leading his troops, under those conditions and for that purpose, good or bad military practice?
A: Good…
…I would train my troops as I thought–as I knew they should be trained–regardless of a directive.”
“Q: …I lead these recruits into water over their heads and I lose six of those men by drowning. Would you say that some action should be taken against me?
A: I would say that this night march was and is a deplorable accident.”“
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Gunny G: Once UPON A Time There Were Generals…And Now…??? « AMERICAN BLOGGER: GUNNY.G ~ WEBLOG.EMAIL
It is often lamented that the Chesty Pullers, George Pattons, Curtis LeMays, Evans Carlsons, etc. are now long since systematically (pc) weeded from the ranks…
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Well, there were GENERALS…and there are now…well, generals…
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For example…
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“Mrs. Puller protested to her husband citing previous trouble and controversy in Puller’s career. Puller told her, “…The important thing is the Marine Corps. If we let ‘em, they’ll tear it to pieces. Headquarters won’t speak up. It’s my duty to do it.”
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“Puller was asked what he had learned here (PISC) as a recruit. He replied, “Well, the main thing–that I have rememberd all my life–is the definition of espirit de corps. Now my definition–that I was taught, that I’ve always believed in–is that espirit de corps means love for one’s military legion. In my case the United States Marine Corps. I also learned that this loyalty to one’s Corps travels both ways, up and down.“
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Gunny G’s….The Flag Raisings – Lest We Forget!
Of the two photos above, the one of the NYC firemen raising the flag at the site of the WTC after the 9/11 attack is now well known.
The other photo, however, is not so well known. That photo is one of the photos by Leatherneck magazine photographer, S/Sgt Lou Lowery, taken on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima on 23 February 1945, of the actual flag raising there at about 1020 on that morning.
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Lowery had accompanied 1/Lt. Harold G. Schrier and his 40-man combat patrol (Easy Company, 2ndBn, 28th Marines), up the hill to raise our national colors; this was the first time in 2,000 years that a foreign flag had been raised on the Japanese homeland.
Later that same day, a larger, “replacement” flag was substituted for the original, and was photographed at that time by Joe Rosenthal; and it was that photo that soon became famous as The Iwo Jima Flag Raising.
Gunny G: Once UPON A Time There Were Generals…And Now…???
Gunny G: Once UPON A Time There Were Generals…And Now…???
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It is often lamented that the Chesty Pullers, George Pattons, Curtis LeMays, Evans Carlsons, etc. are now long since systematically (pc) weeded from the ranks…
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Well, there were GENERALS…and there are now…well, generals…
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“Mrs. Puller protested to her husband citing previous trouble and controversy in Puller’s career. Puller told her, “…The important thing is the Marine Corps. If we let ‘em, they’ll tear it to pieces. Headquarters won’t speak up. It’s my duty to do it.”
Gunny G: THE Marine’s Marine: ‘Straight-Talkin’ Marine! « AMERICAN BLOGGER: GUNNY.G ~ WEBLOG.EMAIL
¶”Unless the American people are willing to send their sons out to fight an aggressor, there just isn’t going to be any United States. A bunch of foreign soldiers will come over and take our women and breed not only another race of people, but a hardier race of people.”
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A Morally-Confused Marine…
A Morally-Confused Marine
Townhall ^ | February 5, 2013 | Dennis Prager
Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2013 12:09:58 PM by EveningStar
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Last week, the Washington Post published an opinion piece by a Marine captain titled, “I Killed People in Afghanistan. Was I Right or Wrong?”
Gunny G: RIBBON CREEK: THE AFTERMATH… “BOOT CAMP” 1956 AND AFTER… « AMERICAN BLOGGER: GUNNY.G ~ WEBLOG.EMAIL
In order to more fully understand, and discuss, either The D.I. or Full Metal Jacket (FMJ), I think, that information regarding that well known event in 1956 that preceded the making of the movie, The D.I. is in order. Thus, I have provided information regarding The Ribbon Creek Incident (above) to include my message board posts from Marines of Platoon #71, and others with information relating to that event.Marines have always argued among themselves as to how much tougher and better, etc. things were in “The Old Corps”! Nobody has recorded when this first began–best bet is 1775. When will it end? I would say, not as long as there is yet one Marine still standing!
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And such it was and has been since one night in 1956 when something now referred to as The Ribbon Creek Incident occurred. Because of that, new arguments as to whether “boot camp” is as tough as it once was, or tougher, have gone on and on without ceasing. Many have always thought that this event of 1956 was a turning point in the way recruit training was to thereafter go for the Marine Corps, and much discussion has ensued as to what was right and wrong as a result of this.
This webpage will not end such arguments, nor should it. But perhaps it can serve to bring out a few interesting points unknown to a now younger breed of Marines.
Gunny G: Semper Fi Does Not Mean Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful) « AMERICAN BLOGGER: GUNNY.G ~ WEBLOG.EMAIL
Semper Fi Vs. “SEMPER FIDELIS”!
I recall vividly a day in 1953 at Tent Camp #3,
at CJHP, when M/Sgt Tony Virginia pointed out to
me that “Semper Fi” did not mean Semper Fidelis;
English: Staff Sergeant rank insignia for the United States Marine Corps. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
it was not an abbreviation of Semper Fidelis, nor
did it have anything positive in common with
Semper Fidelis. He then went further into detail
regarding just what Semper Fi was and meant. It
had apparently come into use with the influx of
great numbers of new Marines during WW II into
what had been a very small U.S. Marine Corps.
Evans F. Carlson’s Eulogy 2d Marine Raider Bn WW II- YouTube
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Carlson’s Eulogy
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17% of male Marines say they’ll leave if women move into combat positions
A Marine Corps survey shows 17 percent of male Marine respondents say they would likely leave the Corps if women move into combat positions.
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The survey says that number jumps to 22 percent if women are assigned involuntarily to those jobs.
Results of the survey of 53,000 Marines were released to The Associated Press on Friday.
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Gunny G; Marines History: Charles Lindberg and The Marines In WW II…October 12, 2003
Over the next year Washington loosened a bit. Lindbergh’s undeniable expertise with aircraft and pilots thawed the bans against him. Indeed, his diary shows an enormously busy schedule of test flights that solved pressing problems of new aircraft. In that process the Lone Eagle flew, and came to know well, almost every combat craft in the U.S. inventory. But Lindbergh hungered for combat and as early as January 1944 had made inquiries as to that possibility. The Marines responded first. Cautiously, a tour of Corsair bases in the Pacific was arranged.
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In April a friendly U-S- Navy sanctioned and covered Lindbergh’s trip. He would go to their theater, the Pacific, as a civilian technical assistant. Neither the White House nor even Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox knew of this trip. After kitting up with Navy uniforms from Brook; Brothers (sans any insignia) and taking the usual rounds of shots, Lindbergh left San Diego for the War Zone.
By March he had already regularly contacted the United Aircraft Corporation, producer of the F4U Corsair, and had agreed to act as its liaison in the field. Once situated at Guadalcanal, South Pacific Area, he corrected problems of the “bent-winged bird” established better communications between United Aircraft and the Marines.
There, local Marine officers consented to take Lindbergh on a patrol to Rabaul, the first of fourteen combat missions he would fly with the Corps. With the exception of air-to-air combat, Lindbergh flew patrol, escort, strafing, and dive-bombing assignments- As would later occur with the Army Air Forces, officers winked at his extraordinary activities by according him “observer status.” Lindbergh concluded his business on the Canal. By 15 June he landed at Finschafen bound for the 475th Fighter Group.
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Some advice on women in combat from a female veteran… (“…Lastly, this country and our military are NOT prepared to see what the enemy will do to female POWs. “)
Some advice on women in combat from a female veteran
Hot Air ^ | January 27, 2013 | Jazz Shaw
Posted on Monday, January 28, 2013 6:57:20 AM by Hojczyk
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It was from one of America’s female veterans who served in Iraq, delivered with a first hand, been there, done that background. The Marine in question – who for purposes of publication will go by the pseudonym of “Sentry” – had previously submitted this history and opinion as a comment at National Review, but her story was compelling enough that I checked into her background, contacted her and decided to republish it here in its entirety
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Lastly, this country and our military are NOT prepared to see what the enemy will do to female POWs. The Taliban, AQ, insurgents, jihadis, whatever you want to call them, they don’t abide by the Geneva Conventions and treat women worse than livestock. Google Thomas Tucker and Kristian Menchaca if you want to see what they do to our men (and don’t google it unless you have a strong stomach) and then imagine a woman in their hands. How is our 24/7 news cycle going to cover a captured, raped, mutilated woman?
Exit Another Fighting General…
Exit Another Fighting Gen.
New York Post ^ | January 23, 2013 | MICHAEL A. WALSH
Posted on Saturday, January 26, 2013 2:51:16 PM by pepperdog
English: Gen James N. Mattis, Commander of United States Central Command (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Lost in the inaugural hullabaloo was Tuesday’s news that President Obama has relieved Gen. James “Mad Dog” Mattis, the colorful and highly decorated Marine who’s been in charge of the crucial US Central Command, which oversees the various wars in the Middle East, since 2010.
Veterans Call for Flags to Fly Upside Down – YNN, Your News Now
War veterans are asking Americans across the country to fly their flags upside down this Fourth of July weekend. They say it’s a sign of distress and a protest against the Veterans Administration.
A small group of veterans picketed outside the Canandaigua VA Hospital Wednesday afternoon. They were protesting the closing of VA hospitals across the country. They say those that aren’t closing are being sold off or leased to outside interests, depriving veterans the treatment they have earned.
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Displaying the American flag upside down, however, is considered by some to be disrespectful.
“We’re not disgracing the flag but telling the public be on the alert,” said Gene Simes, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. “This is a distress call.”
Marines studying mindfulness-based training… (“The U.S. Marine Corps, known for turning out some of the military’s toughest warriors, is studying how to make its troops even tougher through meditative practices, yoga-type stretching and exercises based on mindfulness”)
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. Marine Corps, known for turning out some of the military’s toughest warriors, is studying how to make its troops even tougher through meditative practices, yoga-type stretching and exercises based on mindfulness.
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Marine Corps officials say they will build a curriculum that would integrate mindfulness-based techniques into their training if they see positive results from a pilot project. Mindfulness is a Buddhist-inspired concept that emphasizes active attention on the moment to keep the mind in the present.
Interview of Lee Harvey Oswald… (“I entered the United States Marine Corps in 1956. I spent three years in the United States Marine Corps, working my way up through the ranks to the position of buck sergeant and I served honorably, having been discharged. “) by William K. Stuckey
STUCKEY: Mr. Oswald, I am curious about your personal background. If you could tell something about where you came from, your education and your career to date, it would be interesting.
OSWALD: I would be very happy to. I was born in New Orleans in 1939. For a short length of time during my childhood, I lived in Texas and New York. During my junior high school days, I attended Beauregard Junior High School. I attended that school for two years.
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Then I went to Warren Easton High School and I attended that school for over a year. Then my family and I moved to Texas where we have many relatives and I continued my schooling there.
I entered the United States Marine Corps in 1956. I spent three years in the United States Marine Corps, working my way up through the ranks to the position of buck sergeant and I served honorably, having been discharged.
CHESTY MEN……….. Flyoverpress.com
CHESTY MEN
Flyoverpress.com ^ | 24 May 06 | As Indicated
Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 12:22:20 PM by gunnyg
FlyoverPress.com More options 12:48 pm (11 minutes ago) Mike Heath is a new contributor and I have news for young Michael. The clergy–both protestant and catholic–betrayed us a long, long time ago.
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CHESTY MEN http://www.newswithviews.com/Heath/mike.htm
By Mike Heath
May 24, 2006
NewsWithViews.com
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My youngest son ships for Marine boot camp on June 19th. He and I are reading a book about the only Marine in history to win five Navy Crosses. Chesty Puller wouldn’t take the time to argue about “tone and style.” He would view that as a distraction. In battle you deal with the enemy. You act.
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