Navy Commissioned DDG 109, Named for the Medal of Honor Recipient

A year from now, when the Marine Corps turns 236 on Nov. 10, 2011, crew members of the Navy’s newest destroyer may remind themselves that it would also have been Marine Cpl. Jason Dunham’s 30th birthday.

More than six years after Dunham’s death, the Navy commissioned DDG 109, named for the Medal of Honor recipient, on Saturday morning in Port Everglades, Fla. Read the whole story here

Cpl. Dunham's parents dedicated his Medal of Honor to all service members and you can read more here

Corporal Dunham saved the lives of other Marines by giving his own. There is no greater love a man or woman can give than to lay down his or her life for their brothers or sisters in battle. Cpl. Dunham was a man of honor.

Don't Ask - Don't Tell

The issue of "Don't Ask - Don't Tell" has been an issue for quite some time but has recently come under fire and so there is currently a survery being taken and the results of that survey may change how the Marine Corps views the issue of don't ask, don't tell.

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F Amos, had this to say: “There is nothing more intimate than combat and I want to make that point crystal clear.”  The General's whole quote on the subject can be viewed here.

Happy Birthday USMC!

Today marks the 235th birthday of the United States Marine Corps and I just had to write a short note to wish all my Marine brothers and sisters a safe and happy Marine Corps birthday! OORAH! Semper Fi