Obama breaches Marine umbrella protocol

Daily Caller ^ | May 16, 2013 | Mike Piccione

[onyx]

The commander in chief of the American armed forces today forced a violation of Marine Corps regulations, so he wouldn’t get wet.

According to Marine Corps regulation MCO P1020.34F of the Marine Corps Uniform Regulations chapter 3, a male Marine is not allowed to carry an umbrella while in uniform. There is no provision in the Marine Corps uniform regulation guidelines that allows a male Marine to carry an umbrella.

Nevertheless, during a press conference under a light drizzle with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan this morning, President Obama allowed the First Head to be protected from the elements by an umbrella held by a male Marine corporal.

The relevant portion of the regulation reads, “3035. UMBRELLAS (Female Marines). Female Marines may carry an all-black, plain standard or collapsible umbrella at their option during inclement weather with the service and dress uniforms. It will be carried in the left hand so that the hand salute can be properly rendered. Umbrellas may not be used/carried in formation nor will they be carried with the utility uniform.”

[onyx]

Yes, I agree with you. Our President Reagan earned honor. God bless and keep you.

[mylife]

I was thinking the curved end, so he could hold the darn thing himself while he had his hands free, for the mirror and the I love me gestures.

This guy is the biggest narcissist on the planet.

[onyx]

Total disgrace!

[Argus]

Right up there with Caligula ordering his legions to collect seashells in their helmets as spoils of war in his victory over Neptune.

[Marine_Uncle]

Likewise you sweet loving mom, wife, and true American Patriot.
Do let HIS tender HAND be upon you for many years to come.

[miliantnutcase]

That Marine was awesome. I felt really bad for him.

[21twelve]

Thia morning I looked at the curved end would be convenient - but not in the same place you're thinking,.

[TChad]

President Obama feels just terrible about this, and promises to give that Marine a much bigger tip next time.

[onyx]

Thank you so much!

[onyx]

I echo your words.

[onyx]

Yeah, right.
obama is a total disgrace.

[Lexinom]

That marine regarded the man on his right as a weaker womanly figure in need of protection from the elements.

[boatbums]

Gee...couldn’t he at least have used one of his many giant golf umbrellas so that the Marine wouldn’t get wet, too? And WHY did he hold this OUTSIDE in the rain!!!???

[Marine_Uncle]

At this point in time you should not even have to thank me.
Your service at this site has been nothing but honest reporting and response. Long before I signed up.
Someone to respond to in only a very positive way. I dare say, the same form of real honor, that flowed through Ronald's veins and arteries flow through yours.
Now don't get to big of a head over it. :)

[onyx]

Thank you so much, JoeProBono!

[onyx]

LOL. I hope you’re right.
God bless that US Maine and all of our brave, awesome Military.

[onyx]

Precisely!

Why hold his media presser outside in the rain?

For the photo op with the US Marine holding an umbrella for him?

[onyx]

NO way, but thank you so much, dearest Marine_Uncle.
I love our country and our military; our veterans are very special to me. I love God and family and cherish liberty and freedom. Willing to fight and die for all, even at my age.

May God have mercy on our Republic, that millions of us are trying our level best to save.

[1_Rain_Drop]

Beautiful.

Great job JoeProBono!

I didn’t know a Marine couldn’t carry an umbrella.
Since this Marine held one in his right hand, there’s no way he could have saluted the usurper.

[onyx]

JPB is the best!

Great observation that this wonderful US Marine couldn’t have saluted the usurper!
Love it!