Tag Archives: USMC

In Case Of Kissing Marines…

In a scare piece headlined “Military Indoctrinated On Gays Kissing,” today’s Washington Times notes the below scenario as laid out in a Marine Corps guideline to the repeal of DADT. “Situation,” it begins. “You are the Executive Officer of your unit. While shopping at the local mall over the weekend, you observe two junior male Marines in appropriate civilian attire …

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USMC Sets DADT Repeal Training Deadline

The Marine Corps has issued a memo declaring that May 31st is the deadline to complete its training for the implementation of the repeal of DADT. Six months from repeal to the completion of training is a timetable with which we should all be satisfied, yes? OutServe has the full (and all caps) memo. An excerpt: SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION DEPENDS ON …

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NEW HAMPSHIRE: Former Marine Advocates For Same-Sex Marriage

Longtime JMG reader Calvin writes to brag about his big brother, who has published a full-page pro-same sex marriage ad in New Hampshire’s biggest newspaper.

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USMC Commandant Issues Vow Of Adherence To Repeal Of DADT

From the official USMC YouTube channel: On December 3, 2010, General James Amos testified that if DADT was repealed, the Marine Corps would step out smartly to carry out the new policy. On January 28, 2011, the Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps released this video to the Corps describing the way ahead. An amazing and welcome message.

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GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter To Introduce Bill To Blockade DADT Repeal Certification

Wingnut GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter plans to introduce a bill that would require all of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to sign off on the certification of the repeal of DADT. As you may recall, USMC Commandant James Amos loudly protested DADT’s repeal late last year. Hunter’s measure would require the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps chiefs to …

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Geico Pitchman Apologizes For Calling On USMC To Rise Up Against Obama

Geico pitchman R. Lee Emery now says he is awfully sorry for his speech to thousands of Marines in which he urged them to “rise up” against the president for his plan to “impose socialism.” “I recently appeared at a fundraising event designed to collect toys and raise awareness for underprivileged children. While that event succeeded in raising thousands of …

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Geico Pitchman Calls On USMC To “Rise Up” Against Obama’s “Socialism”

Character actor R. Lee Ermey, currently starring in that loathsome “Namby-Pamby Land” commercial from Geico, appeared before thousands of Marines at a Toys For Tots event to call on them to “rise up” against the president’s plan to “impose socialism” on the country. Ermey’s one-note career first came to notice in 1987’s Full Metal Jacket when his abusive drill sergeant …

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Quote Of The Day – Richard Cohen

“The Marines of today know that virtually the entire Republican Party stood up for bigotry. The Corps knows that some important senators – John McCain and Jon Kyl, to name two – furiously fought to retain the status quo, always in the sainted cause of unit cohesion. (Kyl said repeal could “cost lives.”) Marines know, too, that in surveys, those …

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USMC Gen. James Amos Pledges To Lead Implementation Of DADT Repeal

Even though he thinks having openly gay soldiers will cost Marines their limbs, USMC Commandant James Amos says he will personally lead the implementation of the repeal of DADT. Here’s his full statement as published by Stars & Stripes: “Fidelity is the essence of the United States Marine Corps. Above all else, we are loyal to the Constitution, our Commander …

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USMC Veteran Justin Elzie On DADT

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McCain: DADT Isn’t Broke, Don’t Fix It

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Staff Sgt. Eric Alva On USMC Gen. Amos

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HomoQuotable – USMC Staff Sgt. Eric Alva

“He pretty much spit on me, my Purple Heart, and my 13 years of service. I would definitely ask Amos for a meeting to explain his comments, and I’d bring my Purple Heart with me. I wish Obama would invite [Amos] to the White House and fire his ass on the spot.” – Former USMC Staff Sgt. Eric Alva, responding …

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USMC Head James Amos: DADT Repeal Could Cause Marines To Lose Their Legs

General James Amos, Commandant of the USMC, says the “distraction” of openly gay soldiers will cause more casualties on the battlefield. “When your life hangs on a line, on the intuitive behavior of the young man … who sits to your right and your left, you don’t want anything distracting you,” Amos told reporters at the Pentagon. “I don’t want …

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Semper Fidel-ish

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Openly Gay USMC Vet Justin Elzie Speaks On His Discharge And Reinstatement

Former USMC Sgt. Justin Elzie is a JMG reader and commenter, as some of you may know. His book Playing By The Rules is now available online and at booksellers nationwide.

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NEW YORK CITY: Marine Corps Wrestles Name Back From Gay Holiday Toy Drive

For 25 years one of the glitziest events on NYC’s homo holiday calendar has been the Toys For Tots party at Chelsea Piers, where the gay glitterati gather to booze, schmooze, and deliver mountains of new toys for the city’s needy kids. As a Marine brat who went to USMC Toys For Tots events back in the 60’s, I’ve always …

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GEORGIA: No Hates Crime Charges For Marines That Beat Gay Man

In June two U.S. Marines were arrested in Savannah, Georgia after viciously beating a gay man they claimed had winked at them. The victim was hospitalized after suffering two seizures at the site of the attack. The case prompted national outrage and a local protest vigil after the men were only charged with misdemeanor assault. On Friday a joint investigation …

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USMC Commandant: Religious Soldiers May Be Granted Separate Housing From Gays

USMC Commandant James Conway says that homo-fearing religious Marines may be granted separate barracks should DADT be repealed. Conway suggested that if the “Don’t ask, don’t tell” law is repealed, the Marines may consider allowing Marines not to share quarters with homosexuals. Conway said the Marines may make such housing arrangements “voluntary” to accommodate any “moral concerns.” He said many …

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SAVANNAH: Rally Held In Protest Of Gay Bashing By Two U.S. Marines

About 150 activists gathered in downtown Savannah, Georgia yesterday in protest of last week’s attack on a gay man by two U.S. Marines. At the Sunday rally, Georgia Equality Savannah Chapter Director Kevin Clark said it is important for the community to realize how often gay residents are attacked because of their sexual orientation. “It’s important to realize the attack …

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