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06-23-06, 06:08 AM
U.S. MARINE CORPS FORCES, PACIFIC, CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii(June 20, 2006) -- The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Michael W. Hagee, paid a visit to Camp H.M. Smith to reinforce Corps values to Marines stationed here, June 20.
All U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Marines were invited to the Pollock Theater to hear the Commandant speak.
During the visit, the general spoke on what it means to be a Marine and touched on recent incidents in Iraq.
“We can’t rush to judgment,” said Gen. Hagee, referring to newspaper headlines about the incidents in Iraq. “If there are individuals out there who did something against the rules, regulations and our principles, they will be held accountable.”
“You all set the standard on and off the battlefield,” said the Commandant. “You set the standards on how you accomplish the mission. We are expected to never miss the mark.”
The Commandant went on to speak about why the Marine Corps is still in existence today.
“I think there is still a Marine Corps because the American people want one,” said Gen. Hagee. “They want an elite organization on and off the battlefield.
“Our Corps values set us apart,” Gen. Hagee said. “Our respect for life, respect for truth and respect for personal property, set us apart.”
In closing, Gen. Hagee opened the floor for a question and answer session where he addressed specific questions and concerns MARFORPAC Marines may have.
Ellie
All U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Marines were invited to the Pollock Theater to hear the Commandant speak.
During the visit, the general spoke on what it means to be a Marine and touched on recent incidents in Iraq.
“We can’t rush to judgment,” said Gen. Hagee, referring to newspaper headlines about the incidents in Iraq. “If there are individuals out there who did something against the rules, regulations and our principles, they will be held accountable.”
“You all set the standard on and off the battlefield,” said the Commandant. “You set the standards on how you accomplish the mission. We are expected to never miss the mark.”
The Commandant went on to speak about why the Marine Corps is still in existence today.
“I think there is still a Marine Corps because the American people want one,” said Gen. Hagee. “They want an elite organization on and off the battlefield.
“Our Corps values set us apart,” Gen. Hagee said. “Our respect for life, respect for truth and respect for personal property, set us apart.”
In closing, Gen. Hagee opened the floor for a question and answer session where he addressed specific questions and concerns MARFORPAC Marines may have.
Ellie