The reporter heard “Non-Commissioned Officer” once and thought “Oh, they’re officers!”
But you’re right, we should be glad he got the branch right.
I work with a retired Marine O-7 who I see once a week or so. He’s quality people, and they’re serious about the “no Marine left behind” thing. I ran into him at dinner last night, and he and another notable member of the community, who’s also a retired Marine, had just come from a board meeting of the area Marine Benevolent Fund, or whatever the real name is.
When my father passed in 2002 we couldn’t get a firing squad and detail because of 911 and everyone being dispersed. I kept working on it and finally was able to get one with the bugle and everything months later. Really pleased my mother.
“had just come from a board meeting of the area Marine Benevolent Fund, or whatever the real name is.”
Most likely, the name is the Marine Corps League. Those Marine vets organize fund raisers like Toys For Tots. It’s a good organization. If you’re Christmas shopping this year and can afford it, pick up a $10 toy and give it to the Toys For Tots organization.
You can drop off the toys at the local Marine Corps recruiting office or at the VFW or American Legion.