The evening parade that is supposed to "put the band back together" is sold out...

 

Due to overwhelming interest, we have reached maximum capacity and are no longer accepting reservations for the Evening Parade on May 24, 2024. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope you’ll consider joining us at another event in the future. pic.twitter.com/fs5Zmj1ZtY

— Marine Barracks Washington (@MBWDC) May 24, 2024

I am anxiously awaiting the results of the Chowder Society's meeting with the Commandant. According to the CMC this parade is when he puts the band back together. I wonder. The fight has been public. Is this when they agree to all nod and play nice and take it behind doors?

If so then I'll be extremely disappointed.

Force Design 2030 was radical in the extreme.

It went so far out towards left field that its orbiting Pluto.  The idea that the United States Marine Corps is gonna shed everything and become a stand in force is repulsive and stupid.

If the vocal critics with stars on their shoulders play ball with the CMC then its truly over....but I am seriously concerned that its exactly what we'll see.