Is $92 million worth it for a parade?

2018-08-17T07:51:01-04:00

I was glad to read that this ridiculous military parade had been pushed back to 2019. In my opinion we shouldn't put ourselves in the same sentence as N.K or Russia with military parades. I prefer to speak softly and carry a big stick, these parades are just to stroke the ego of dictators/presidents/prime ministers it does nothing for the nation except waste tax payers money. Considering our infrastructure is in dire need of attention, it would make more sense to use these funds for that. But this is my opinion and I know some may think that this parade would do good for the nations morale and show the world our military strength( we shouldn't have to)

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Aug 17 at 2018 7:54 AM

2018-08-17T07:54:30-04:00

I would say it's only worth it immediately after we've just won a major conflict. Otherwise, I would say "No."

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Aug 17 at 2018 8:22 AM

2018-08-17T08:22:12-04:00

How was this figured calculated?? The troops are being paid no matter what they are doing.

Response by SSG Jose M. Hernandezsanchez made Aug 17 at 2018 8:26 AM

2018-08-17T08:26:40-04:00

$92 million that could go to something else more important.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2018 8:34 AM

2018-08-17T08:34:08-04:00

In the world we live in, where nothing is hidden from anyone, it may not be a bad idea for our enemies to see us stand in front of the mirror and flex a little. A country that looks able and eager to fight may be one they don't want to provoke. But like you said, this is just my opinion and I'm not necessarily sold on one position or another at this point.

Response by Vonice LarsenBailey made Aug 17 at 2018 9:18 AM

2018-08-17T09:18:52-04:00

I agree with you.

Response by Capt Dwayne Conyers made Aug 17 at 2018 10:33 AM

2018-08-17T10:33:43-04:00

I think the words “Unilateral Wet Dream” might apply...

Response by LCpl Ferdinand Hughes made Aug 17 at 2018 10:55 AM

2018-08-17T10:55:40-04:00

Who wants to be voluntold to march in a parade during their 72-96 hour liberty? Besides 3/4 of the Marine Corps will probably still be drunk from celebrating the Marine Corps birthday (Nov 10).

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2018 11:22 AM

2018-08-17T11:22:55-04:00

Military parades should be done on extraordinary occasions to commemorate significant achievements of our Armed Forces, not to satisfy someone’s ego.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2018 11:35 AM

2018-08-17T11:35:22-04:00

Agreed.

Response by Sgt John Steinmeier made Aug 17 at 2018 12:13 PM

2018-08-17T12:13:31-04:00

Military parades where actually commonplace in America up until the Vietnam war. They even drove a nuclear capable missile through the streets for JFKs ingratiation military parade. So let's cut through the "only dictators in NK or Russia do this" BS

Response by MSgt John McGowan made Aug 17 at 2018 1:58 PM

2018-08-17T13:58:09-04:00

Isn't that about the cost of Obama's vacations.I read a letter from a military wife when the Obama's went to the Marine base over Christmas that no Marine had Christmas off..

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 17 at 2018 3:57 PM

2018-08-17T15:57:09-04:00

I am all for it to recognize the contributions of the military, but I feel that the military goodwill will be stolen and hijacked in the process.

Response by MSgt Mark Bucher made Aug 17 at 2018 4:25 PM

2018-08-17T16:25:44-04:00

I don't care how much it costs, a parade to stroke the President's ego at the expense of the troops is a terrible idea. How many people on here would voluntarily march in a parade comperable to the French Bastille Day parade? All the prep and BS that would be involved, no way.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 21 at 2018 10:16 PM

2018-08-21T22:16:19-04:00

Gee, we shouldn't have to? Our Presidents have bowed to foreign leaders, 3rd world countries are threatening us with nukes, China is taking over the China sea. Over 1/2 of our USN and USAF don't work anymore or have been mothballed. Terrorist groups have run us around in circles. I still don't understand why it would cost anything, hell every large town in the South holds Veterans Day Parades with Military units participating (ours will be 99 yrs old) and it doesn't cost us a dime cause everyone donates to it. Are these parades like MOSCOW Square? I don't think so- I didn't plan on seeing Tanks, Arty, etc. and there is enough mil units around DC that they could march 10-15K troops down the street.

Response by SFC William Brewer made Aug 22 at 2018 5:58 PM

2018-08-22T17:58:44-04:00

Tough call really! It's can be used as a show of force to our countries that do it on an annual basis. If done right it could reserve other's aggression towards us as for cost it's not as relative given the bigger picture in our nations defense and defense spending. But it has to be done right!!!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2018 2:06 AM

2018-08-23T02:06:53-04:00

I hope I am on terminal leave for retirement if/when this happens.

Response by SGT Alicia Brenneis made Aug 23 at 2018 12:15 PM

2018-08-23T12:15:00-04:00

Mattis has made it clear that these numbers are false. He is overseeing the budget for this. I believe his words were "someone is smoking something thats not legal in my state"

Response by SPC Russell T. Andrews made Aug 23 at 2018 3:35 PM

2018-08-23T15:35:02-04:00

Look who calculated the price tag.We know it's about the hatred towards the current President.Now don't try to spin or lie about it or y'all would have stood up when the last jerk in the White House doubled our debt and made us weaker...

Response by Al Reynolds made Aug 24 at 2018 9:07 AM

2018-08-24T09:07:08-04:00

I don't think this parade is just to tickle the fancy of those with big egos.... I believe this is an exercise that will require a lot of planning just to get everyone scheduled to be in the parade to the parade... feed those suckers and then get them back home with the least amount of blisters.... It's kinda important to find out if we can move all those troops and hardware into Washington at a moments notice... if we ever need to....

How is the cost of this parade determined. Is the cost that money which is spent above the salaries already being paid and the jeeps and airplanes already being flown... or is the cost determined by the money that was already earmarked for training.... or is this a totally new expense? I'm sorry there will be a parade. I agree with Sgt Adrian Jones.... No need for this in the U.S. Dang I think Eisenhower said the same thing...

Response by TSgt Jeff Kaszubski made Sep 6 at 2018 4:00 PM

2018-09-06T16:00:17-04:00

It is all for trump's ego, not necessary. Let's take care of homeless Vets and there are plenty of other Vet Programs that need funding.