by Michael F. McNamara | Feb 23, 2018 | History, Iwo Jima, US Marine Corps
As promised, the original story in the Omaha World-Herald is here along with the outstanding graphic evidence (that is magnifiable) that was used by amateur historians to convince the United States Marine Corps to investigate whether the identities of the “Flag Raisers” were accurate.
Navy Corpsman John Bradley
February 23, 1945
1st Flag Raising
2nd Flag Raising
Original Flag Raisers, Doc Bradley included
2nd Flag Raising
Corrected Flag Raisers, PFC Harold Schultz included
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by Michael F. McNamara | Feb 23, 2018 | Current Events, Hazing, Leadership, US Marine Corps
MajGen Eric M. Smith
Commanding General
1st Marine Division
Marine Corps Times reported today that MajGen Eric Smith, the CG of the 1st Marine Division, “was rebuked by a military appeals court for his “personal interest” and bias in overseeing a hazing court-martial” —- GOOD FOR HIM! Hazing is a significant problem that endures in the Marine Corps and the Corps needs STRONG leaders to take HARD stances. Most senior officers shrink from strong stances, not extending themselves because that effort might risk a promotion to a higher rank.
The POLITICALLY CORRECT general officers of today need to be more blunt.
In the case in question, there was no mention of the actions that the Marine in question took… hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, but MajGen Smith’s attempt to eliminate hazing from the Division is out of bound! GARBAGE. The purpose of the UCMJ is “to promote good or and discipline” — is that a thing of the past?
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by Michael F. McNamara | Feb 22, 2018 | Current Events, Leadership
Monique Lamoureux-Morando
Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson
2018 Olympic Gold Medal Winners
US Women’s Olympic Hockey Team
Monique & Jocelyne Lamoureux helped power the US Women’s Olympic Hockey Team to a Gold Medal last night, we had a chance to visit with them just before they departed for Pyeongchang.
CONGRATULATION to them and the entire US Women’s Olympic Hockey Team on a historic win!
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