Posted on Apr 14, 2016
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As the Obama administration this week named another warship after a politician, a report circulating in Congress shows that nearly 200 Navy and Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients have never been awarded such an honor, contrary to naval guidelines and tradition. Is this the new trend? The latest ship, a missile destroyer the USS Carl M. Levin.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/12/politics/uss-carl-levin-navy-destroyer/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/12/politics/uss-carl-levin-navy-destroyer/index.html
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Naval Historical Foundation
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Why do we need to give a politician an ego boost? I am sure that Mr. Levin did some good while he was in Congress, but let him retire and go home and rest. There are far more worthy people (as the aforementioned 200 Navy and Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients) that should be honored, other than this political hack.
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MCPO Joseph Wright
I hope that as our next President, Donald Trump will right the wrongs in many areas, including this one by properly renaming this DDG after a deserving Navy person.
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I think it's SHIT, and Ray Mabus should be tarred and feathered and run out of D.C. This man is doing all he can to destroy the traditions and morale of the Navy and Corps. There is not room to list all the crap he has done to the Navy and Corps as its secretary under Obama.
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CDR Jon Corrigan
Levin was communicating with top IRS officials on targeting conservative groups, according to documents obtained from Judicial Watch after winning a FOIA lawsuit. Then Levin conveniently retired in 2015. Perhaps the ship's motto can be: 'Not a Smidgeon of Corruption'.
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Do you really have to ask? Those bastards are always looking for fame and glory anyway they can get it!
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SPC David S.
While he was the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee he never served. I much rather have a shipped named for a MoH winner or really any other individual that served in a maritime duty - including Merchant Marines than a political figure.
Recalling about being assigned to the committee seat - "I had never served, and I thought there was a big gap in terms of my background and, frankly, felt it was a way of providing service."
Recalling about being assigned to the committee seat - "I had never served, and I thought there was a big gap in terms of my background and, frankly, felt it was a way of providing service."
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Sgt David G Duchesneau
SSgt (Join to see) - Now that would be Outstanding! Who better deserves such an Honor as Chris? Thanks Brother!
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