Harrier pilot. The Marines never forget their own and still hold on to tradition. Not saying anything bad about the other branches just giving a good example to model after.
I’m getting to be an old man. My admiration for the Corps only grows. They remain a beacon of light that represents all that is American that is good.
The opposite of fear is not courage, it is love.
You know for a fact that the USAF and Navy don’t do this?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_man_formation
Says at Wiki that the US Army brought the custom to America. Looks like the USAF added the “pull up” portion to the honor. Doesn’t mention the USMC.