by Michael F. McNamara | Oct 12, 2017 | Current Events, US Army
Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif is 84 years of age, she recently announced that she will run for reelection. How old is too old to serve?
Should Congressmen be able to serve with conditions like Alzheimer disease?
The United States Military Academy at West Point has a crisis on its hand that has been on display recently, pictures of a 2LT wearing garb and showing signs about supporting communism.
An incredible letter was written recently by a retired U.S Army Lieutenant Colonel, former West Point Cadet and current West Point Faculty member Robert M. Heffington that excoriates the leadership of the United States Military Academy.
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by Michael F. McNamara | Oct 12, 2017 | Current Events, Politics, US Navy
One of the best interviews I’ve read as I’ve kept track of the U.S. Navy’s collision issues appeared recently on the inmilitary.com and was entitled “The Real Reason the US Navy Keeps Hitting Merchant Vessels” — Wes O’Donnell conducted the interview joined us to discuss it.
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by Michael F. McNamara | Oct 12, 2017 | Hazing
John Ubaldi
MGySgt USMC (ret)
Founder, The Ubaldi Reports
How does the Marine Corps deal with “hazing”? We’ll begin a long series of conversations about the subject with most enlisted Marines.
John Ubaldi was an 0311 and 0369 (infantryman and Infantry Plt Sgt) we’ll here his thoughts on these questions:
(1) What is hazing in the Marine Corps?
(2) Why do Marine haze?
(3) Who hazes?
(4) Who is the key to minimizing (knowing it won’t be eliminated) the amount of hazing that Marines experience?
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by Michael F. McNamara | Oct 11, 2017 | Current Events
Mike McDowell
Executive Director
The Soldiers Project
The Executive Director of The Soldiers Project, Michael McDowell, joined us to talk mental healthcare and the exciting things going on at The Soldiers Project.
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by Michael F. McNamara | Oct 10, 2017 | Current Events
I think these pictures… that I have collected over the years… say more than I ever can about why I’m offended by the National Football League.
And… “yes” I do understand… it is their right… I understand that because we fought for it.
Over a body bag of a Marine KIA in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan
Over caskets as our Brave begin their journey home
Inside our C-130, never alone, with honors…
We say goodbye inside the C-130…
Goodbye… unlike what you know. And then back to the fight.
Goodbye… unlike what you can imagine. And then back to the fight.
A years worth of our heroic Marines, Sailors and Soldiers Killed In Action, for one single USMC Infantry Regiment… approximately 5,000 of us.
Going Home…
A last night together…
A final touch… carrying a child he’ll never meet or help raise…
We hail from every corner of the Nation…
Every race, creed and color… we are all Marines
Devoted to each other… and our mission…
Even in death…
Our pride, discipline and devotion are designed to remind everyone…
…we are MARINES. Our Flag symbolizes who we are.
Preparing the Flag that will be presented…
Honors…
This Flag, handled with meticulous care…
Their sacrifice and pain are so enormous… heartbreaking to watch.
“On behalf of the President of the United States, the Commandant of the Marine Corps…
and a grateful Nation. Please accept this Flag as a symbol of appreciation…
…for your loved one’s honorable and faithful service.” Semper Fidelis.
