Posted on Jan 18, 2017
How can the Marine Corps Ethos inspire American Society?
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There is a new book / documentary project, "Generals and Grunts" by Cindy Gonzalez (http://walkingwith.net) that is supported by General Jim Mattis (CENTCOM, ret.), Lt.Gen. Frank Libutti (MARFORPAC, ret.), B.Gen. Matt Brodrick (24th MEU, ret.), and Sergeants Major Bryan Battaglia (SEAC, ret.), Jim Kuiken (MARFORPAC, ret.), and Ron Himsworth (II MEF and 2nd MarDiv, ret.), among others.
This project "explores the United States Marine Corps ethos and how it can save the American spirit that is spiraling out of control, and looks at the deep-seated determination that drives the modern day Spartan to go full-force and leave no man behind. How can we gain strength and insight from an organization that stands firm in “Retreat, hell, we just got here!”? How when applying the Corps training of mind, body, and spirit, can we revive the Spirit of 1776 and the citizen driven government and humanity?"
"If you had one piece of advice for our Participation Trophy culture and 10 Second Media Sound Bite Society, what would that be? Well if you’re a Marine, it just might be, “Quit your whining, and suck it up…ma’am!” (read more about the project here - (http://walkingwith.net) to see why these Generals and SgtsMaj. are supporting this project.
What are your thoughts? Can our warrior ethos be an inspiration to general society, or are we too far separated?
This project "explores the United States Marine Corps ethos and how it can save the American spirit that is spiraling out of control, and looks at the deep-seated determination that drives the modern day Spartan to go full-force and leave no man behind. How can we gain strength and insight from an organization that stands firm in “Retreat, hell, we just got here!”? How when applying the Corps training of mind, body, and spirit, can we revive the Spirit of 1776 and the citizen driven government and humanity?"
"If you had one piece of advice for our Participation Trophy culture and 10 Second Media Sound Bite Society, what would that be? Well if you’re a Marine, it just might be, “Quit your whining, and suck it up…ma’am!” (read more about the project here - (http://walkingwith.net) to see why these Generals and SgtsMaj. are supporting this project.
What are your thoughts? Can our warrior ethos be an inspiration to general society, or are we too far separated?
Warrior Ethos
Society
Culture
Marines
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There are those that this ethos would reach and make a difference, but the majority I think this would be lost on them and then they would feel insulted and need a safe place with coloring books.
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We operate to a standard, a high standard. We take care of our own and reserve judgement. A broher or sister needs help, we are quick to help without requiring anything in return.
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