thedrifter
04-06-06, 07:32 AM
Ribbon Creek Marines returning 50 years later <br />
Six members of Platoon 71 died in 1956 <br />
Published Thursday April 6 2006 <br />
By LORI YOUNT <br />
The Beaufort Gazette <br />
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When Staff Sgt. Matthew McKeon decided...
thedrifter
04-08-06, 07:49 AM
Former Marines remember recruit deaths 50 years ago <br />
Associated Press <br />
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BEAUFORT, S.C. - A handful of members of Platoon 71 are meeting in Beaufort to remember the six Marine Corps recruits who...
thedrifter
04-08-06, 07:52 AM
DRILL INSTRUCTOR CREED
The Ribbon Creek Incident prompted the Marine Corps to examine and revamp its training methods. One result was adoption of the following creed for drill instructors:
“These are my recruits. I will train them to the best of my ability. I will develop them into smartly disciplined, physically fit, basically trained Marines, thoroughly indoctrinated in love of Corps and country. I will demand of them, and demonstrate by my own example, the highest standards of personal conduct, morality, and professional skill.”
Ellie