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There have been many changes as to functioning of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the most sweeping being the Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1983. For an interesting read, go to...

St. Michael is the unofficial patron saint of the Corps. I know of many Marines who were friends of my husband who wore his medal. We belong to St. Michael's Church and there is a full-size statue...

First of all, "eyes right" for Gen Peter Pace.
I'm a bit confused however. As we all know, the Marine Corps is part of the Navy. In the past, a Marine General would attend meetings of the Joint...

As far as I know, and this is based on VA info, he is not entitled to any benefits, including a military burial. There is an active duty element required here. I'm told that most reservists, unless...

It's hard to believe that the media got into a training area without permission. It simply is not allowed, so somebody must have authorized it thinking it would be a good promo. I've been to the pool...

One more thing and I think we can close this thread. Everybody has been very helpful. Your son will have to attend monthly drills as he well knows. Usually, from 0800 to 1600 both Sat and Sun. Times...

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I'm not so sure about the plane fare being paid for by the Government. Since he's not being deployed to active duty, but going home on leave, I believe he's on his own. After leave, he will...

To: Mom84
The recommendation from USMC-FO about Thomas Rick"s book is a good one and about as accurate as you can get. Thank God the "Full Metal Jacket Mentality" is long gone.
Also, once your son...

My husband and I are deeply offended. I don't know what he'd do if we lived in Sacramento. I kind of view the hanging soldier effigy as a sort of "Christ figure". "Forgive them, Father, they know not...

The swords are beautiful. I don't know why the making fun of the knot. It's part of the sword for ceremonial occasions. Do you have frogs for the swords? They come in either black and white leather....

She can't get a stiffer sentence if she loses her appeal. That would be "double jeopardy". She simply goes to jail for the 5 months. You can't be sentenced twice for the same crime.

"Mommy, that Sparrohawk kid stole my lollipop.....baaah". (John Kerry in grade school). If the Kerry camp is so worried about your website then they really must be "pulling at straws". Every Vietnam...

Big deal. Anyone who's a Marine should get a perfect score.

First of all, one should never post an obituary in the newspaper. It's an open invitation to a thief. There are many other ways to notify people of a death. In addition, you should leave timers on...

I think it's high time that we change the rules about non-citizens serving in the U.S. military. How the hell can someone raise their right hand and take the oath of enlistment as a citizen of...

I think the marriage aspect is ridiculous, but I do believe that gays should be entitled to civil rights. Let's say two men are living together for 25 years and one of them dies. I think that the...

In other words, a two-faced opportunist.

I'm not the Commandant. Hagee must know what he's talking about....I hope. Remember the line "we keep heaven packed with fresh souls". Nomatter what happens to us, and the risks and casualties we...

It's hard to keep a good man down!!!!!

Nothing anti-semetic intended at all. Joe Lieberman is certainly a Jew and I have great respect for him. Too bad he couldn't get his act together. He's probably the smartest and most sincere of all...

Every word of the John McCreary report is true. It should also be noted that John McCain co-chaired this Senate Select Committee and was just as guilty as Kerry in sabotaging it. Both insisted that...

Cute.

Nobody says it better than Namgrunt. In retrospect, one of the things I miss are some of the crazy escapades my buddies and I would pull off while on liberty. Some of the things we did were...

First of all, the so-called beret was originally authorized for Army Special Forces, Rangers and Green Berets. It doesn't belong anyplace else including regular Army types. The Army uniform happens...

You're in my prayers, Drifter. Get back on line fast, and that's a direct order!