Being a graduate of PI or San Diego puts us all in a proverbial semantic jack-in-the-box of what our name is today. It's part of the deal we raised our hands for. No recognition beyond our peers, no thanks beyond our family. But we above all else we know who and what we are.
I do not feel maligned at being mis-titled by the same screwballs who trivalised Presidential sexcapades of the 90's or encouraged draft dodging in the 60's and idolised treason of a certain Hanoi Jane.
Person to person, I am a Marine and will accept no other title. I have been thanked, cursed, looked down at, and looked up to. But I know, as you do who we are. Recognition is/was not part of the MOS discription, but then again being humble isn't there either.. The simple reality is, I am a Marine. The presstitutes are not capable of understanding the implication of that title. Stay Proud, Marine.
Cpl, 2nd Anglico, Force Troops, USMC (72-75)
Semper Fidelis!
Dick G
“But we above all else we know who and what we are.... The simple reality is, I am a Marine. The presstitutes are not capable of understanding the implication of that title.”
And neither am I - who have never served in any fashion. My old man was Navy (WWII) and brother National Guard (Vietnam). Once I learned how important the term “Marine” was I have tried hard to use it properly.
But - I was waiting for a post like yours. I would think that if one is a Marine, they are tough enough to look past the ignorance, and perhaps even intentional slights by others. But - it would be nice if the media could at least get it right. But they don’t care.
Thank you for your service, and thank you to your family for putting up with all they had to deal with.