Army must have caught a sh-tstorm of bad PR and calls.
Obama wanted him thrown out.
I would have hoped so......
I am sure that was 99% of the reason they reversed their decision. it goes to show that there is still a sliver of sanity left in America.
>>Army must have caught a sh-tstorm of bad PR and calls.
Besides that, do you suppose someone at a high level woke up and said to himself “Self, this Obama guy and Ashton Carter are only around for another 200 and something days, maybe we better think about this.”
Kind of hard to preach core values and doing what's right when you punish what should be the poster boys for doing so...
Honor This is the bedrock of our character. It is the quality that empowers Marines to exemplify the ultimate in ethical and moral behavior: to never lie, cheat, or steal; to abide by an uncompromising code of integrity; to respect human dignity; and to have respect and concern for each other. It represents the maturity, dedication, trust, and dependability that commit Marines to act responsibly, be accountable for their actions, fulfill their obligations, and hold others accountable for their actions.
Courage The heart of our Core Values, courage is the mental, moral, and physical strength ingrained in Marines that sees them through the challenges of combat and the mastery of fear, and to do what is right, to adhere to a higher standard of personal conduct, to lead by example, and to make tough decisions under stress and pressure. It is the inner strength that enables a Marine to take that extra step.
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