[Road Warrior ‘04]

Before 6 a.m., the honor guard assembled behind the JPAC headquarters on the base. They loaded transfer cases onto the buses and drove to the hangar.

I don't know what disturbs me more. The fact that Presidents have been involved for years or the fact that uniformed, if they're real, are duping their compatriots?

[Netz]

It's all very disturbing and shakes our confidence in our leaders, both military and civilian.

It just seems like s directive coming from top brass coming from way above.

What can a Private 1st Class Marine do if he/she is ordered to participate in these bogus ceremonies? Many people see themselves as a small screw in the huge machine. If they blow the whistle, their career might be over.

Maybe there needs to be an independent body for handling these kinds of scandals within the military, protecting the rights of the whistle blower and safeguarding their privacy?