I'm not, nor have I ever been, a part of any branch of any military. Some would say that means that I don't have the right to opine on any facet of the military. But, I saw this article and couldn't pass it up...
Personally, I don't think that the Marine Corps has any need to "reflect Amercia." Sure, Gen. David Berger says all the right sounding words; "Transitioning to a talent management system will enable us to better harness and develop the unique skills and strengths of our Marines, improve the performance of our units in competition and combat, and ensure that we remain ‘most ready when the Nation is least ready,’ today and into the future." They sound right if you are casting for a vaguely military themed movie.
I think that Eleanor Roosevelt said it best, and the Marines should strive to emulate her impression of that fine organization...
'“The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!”
Marine Corps will reinvent itself 'to reflect America,' top general says
A top general for the Marine Corps says the force is working to reinvent itself in an attempt “to reflect America” and the current values embraced by society today.
www.foxnews.com
Personally, I don't think that the Marine Corps has any need to "reflect Amercia." Sure, Gen. David Berger says all the right sounding words; "Transitioning to a talent management system will enable us to better harness and develop the unique skills and strengths of our Marines, improve the performance of our units in competition and combat, and ensure that we remain ‘most ready when the Nation is least ready,’ today and into the future." They sound right if you are casting for a vaguely military themed movie.
I think that Eleanor Roosevelt said it best, and the Marines should strive to emulate her impression of that fine organization...
'“The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!”