[BIGLOOK]

I'll stand with the Courts Martial decision whether for or against but we're not there yet. The politicians and media are swooping in on this incident for face time and headlines. Personally, a completion of the investigation and dismissal of charges against the Marines would please me to no end. But I think this is a story that will persist in years to come, regardless the outcome.

Let me put it this way......this is a politico/media inspired RIF.

Always good chatting with you, Chief. Were you a Marine?

[CWOJackson]

Nope, not a Marine. I'm from a service that used to deliver them to exotic locals; the Coast Guard.

We actually have a historical association with the Marine Corps that's kind of strange. One Coastie was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor; he was put in for it by the Marine Corps. The Coast Guard thought he had only been doing his duty (saving people, even if they were Marines), the Corps thought different.

I've always had a strong appreciation for the Corps.