The Marine Corps needs to get a handle on public decorum while in uniform.
Most, I'd say 99% of you won't agree with me on this, but its ok for the Gunnery Sgt to act an ass...just not in uniform.
He's cheering on his favorite college team...and gaining attention for doing so. But is this how we want Marines to be viewed? This isn't the only instance of a SNCO or Officer messing up while representing (or being viewed as representing) the Marine Corps.
Remember Marine Day in St Louis either last year or the year before? A Colonel with the SPMAGTF spoke out of turn while being interviewed on the radio. The announcer tried to reel the cocky bastard back in but the pompous idiot continued.
Something is broken in our house gents. This type of behavior is new. Its time to "crush" it now. For the good of the Corps.
I don't remember that interview but from what I saw, everyone here in St Louis really enjoyed the Marine Week. The Army should do the same thing, there was more than just the displays, they also did community projects around the city. It's great exposure for the troops. You're dead on about the way people, not just Marines act in uniform. Also in Saint Louis I've seen Jackasses from all branches being Jackasses in uniform at Mardi Gras Cinco de Mayo and Octoberfest as well as airmen from scott afb walking around in their uniforms on halloween like they were costumes. People
ReplyDeletearen't gonna have any respect for the uniform if the troop wearing it doesn't.
ReplyDeletehate to say it...but I think he's drunk.
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