Posted on Feb 8, 2018
Would you willingly volunteer (i.e. not volun-told) to march in the parade in Washington DC?
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It has not been my experience that Soldiers want to participate in Parades and Ceremonies for the most part - but maybe that's just my experience. I'm curious as to the actual polls numbers for voluntary participation.
I meant to include Reserve and NG in the "Active Duty" options. "Currently Serving" would have been a better choice of words, but I can't edit it now! You'll figure it out.
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I meant to include Reserve and NG in the "Active Duty" options. "Currently Serving" would have been a better choice of words, but I can't edit it now! You'll figure it out.
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TDY to the nations capital, take a little leave while there and see the sights... not volunteering isn't going to stop the event, however volunteering seems too much like willingly supporting a bad decision.
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It depends on the reason behind the parade. If it is a "show of force" than no, I would not volunteer. If it is to show appreciation for our service members, than yes I would. For the poll, I'll use the official response from the White House that was reported by WaPo: "He has asked the Department of Defense to explore a celebration at which all Americans can show their appreciation."
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Capt David Bays
That quote is from Sanders...not POTUS.
“The marching orders were: I want a parade like the one in France,” said a military official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the planning discussions are supposed to remain confidential.
I believe the military official's version over her's.
“The marching orders were: I want a parade like the one in France,” said a military official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the planning discussions are supposed to remain confidential.
I believe the military official's version over her's.
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PO1 Don Gulizia
Capt David Bays - Isn't that her job, to speak for POTUS? WaPo didn't dispute that statement. Okay, so you go with the military's version...here's what CNN reported about SecDef statments:
https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/07/politics/mattis-white-house-briefing-military-parade/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/07/politics/mattis-white-house-briefing-military-parade/index.html
Mattis says Trump's parade request reflects 'affection' for troops
Defense Secretary James Mattis said Wednesday that the Pentagon is preparing options for a possible military parade to send to President Donald Trump for consideration.
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Capt David Bays
PO1 Don Gulizia - That may be in the job description, but she is paid to explains away the words that come out of his mouth/twitter. Sure Gen. Mattis can say the parade reflects POTUS's affection for the troops (and in the general's mind it would his honor to be on the reviewing stand), but given what POTUS said when he uninvited the Warriors to the WH, in his mind, it will be an honor for the troops to march in his parade, rather than his honor to review them: "Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team.Stephen Curry is hesitating,therefore invitation is withdrawn!"
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PO1 Don Gulizia
Capt David Bays - What's your point? Are you trying to disprove my opinion? You are still speculating on the intent of the parade. Also, you said, "I believe the military official's version over her's." Great, I responded with Gen. Mattis' statements.
Now, that's questionable? Okay. Vote how you feel and start a new thread on why you're right.
Now, that's questionable? Okay. Vote how you feel and start a new thread on why you're right.
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