Posted on Feb 7, 2018
Should the Pentagon host a grand full regalia military parade down Penn Ave every Veterans Day?
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Why not? It completes the dictator trifecta of portraying the free press as an enemy of the state, attacking the judicial branch as illegitimate when it doesn't agree with the fearless leader, and now parading its military in pompous public displays that serve no actual deterrent purpose and only serve as an ego boost to the fearless leader. Is there anyone on this website that believes that terrorist groups or the North Korean and Iranian governments don't already know what our military consists of? It's public knowledge, easily obtainable. A parade like this in the US would be a total embarrassment. And no, it doesn't honor the troops. They are the ones that get screwed out of spending the holiday with their families to have to march in that BS, not even counting the weeks of prep painting and repainting vehicles and marching practice. I thought weneeded our troops to be more focused on war fighting stuff, not dog and pony shows. And it would cost millions of dollars to fund it.
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Keep drinking the kool aid. Military parades in this country go back to the beginning. The PRESIDENT hates the lying media so they are the enemy. The judicial branch has their biased conclusion and then tries to warp the constitution to make it stick. Dog and pony? I agree, so let’s get rid of all the bands, silent drill team, blue angels, golden knights etc
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Put this Cold War Warrior in the No Column, Reminds Me too much of Soviet Russia and their Satellite States.
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SSG William Hull
The only purpose I can see in a national military parade is for the CIC to show off his 'manhood' to the rest of the world. It is not to honor our military. It intent isn't a matter of pride but of ego. We, America don't need one.
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my 2 cents is Heeeeeeellllllll NO. My reason is i don't wanna have to be in it. I'm far too busy with 350-1 training and attending mandatory briefings about not sexually assaulting people. What happened to the days when it was considered normal that most people weren't sexual predators and didn't need to receive a class about not raping people.
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I marched in a parade in Tacoma after we got home from Iraq, the congress lady who requested it was obviously aware how much fort lewis supports the local economy and was glad to have those federal pay checks being spent in her district again.
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Trump: WE WILL HONOR OUR TROOPS WITH A PARADE. I WANT A PARADE. IT MUST BE BIGGER THAN FRANCE'S PARADE WHICH WAS A GREAT PARADE.
The Military: Nah, dude. We're fine, really. Could you honor us by improving the VA, ensuring we get paid and maybe not making us get dressed up and march through DC? We kind of hate that dog and pony shit.
Mericans: IF YOU DON'T WANT A PARADE YOU HATE THE MILITARY AND ARE ASHAMED OF AMERICA
The Military: Seriously, we're all set without a parade. Some of us are liberal, some of us are conservative and pretty much none of us want to march through DC in our dress uniforms. Also, why are you yelling?
Mericans: HOW WILL WE HONOR THE TROOPS IF NOT WITH A PARADE?!?!
The Military: What? We already told you- improve the VA and... You know what? It's like you're not even listening. We're starting to feel a little disrespected...
Trump: IT WILL BE THE BEST PARADE EVER. THE BIGGEST PARADE. PARADE. PARADE. PARADE.
The Military: Screw this, let's go day drink again.
The Military: Nah, dude. We're fine, really. Could you honor us by improving the VA, ensuring we get paid and maybe not making us get dressed up and march through DC? We kind of hate that dog and pony shit.
Mericans: IF YOU DON'T WANT A PARADE YOU HATE THE MILITARY AND ARE ASHAMED OF AMERICA
The Military: Seriously, we're all set without a parade. Some of us are liberal, some of us are conservative and pretty much none of us want to march through DC in our dress uniforms. Also, why are you yelling?
Mericans: HOW WILL WE HONOR THE TROOPS IF NOT WITH A PARADE?!?!
The Military: What? We already told you- improve the VA and... You know what? It's like you're not even listening. We're starting to feel a little disrespected...
Trump: IT WILL BE THE BEST PARADE EVER. THE BIGGEST PARADE. PARADE. PARADE. PARADE.
The Military: Screw this, let's go day drink again.
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SFC Michael Hasbun
PO1 Clifford Haczynski The fact that you were a disengaged young sailor many years ago does not obligate me to not care about pressing issues.
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PO1 Clifford Haczynski
SFC Michael Hasbun - I was a superstar young sailor. I earned E-6 in 4.5 years.
You have an IQ issue.
You have an IQ issue.
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PO1 Clifford Haczynski
You assume that is the day I got promoted? What is your job, counting dirty socks?
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No I dont think so, dont get me wrong I love the idea of the entire population out showing appreciation to our warriors. My concerns are look at all of the Jackass Nations who routinely show off their military in a parade i.e. Russia, North Korea. I kind of like a military appreciation day where people can mingle with Joes from all services and jobs etc... Just an idea, but the parade thing is just a little to reminiscent to the evil empire or the axis of evil.
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MSgt Carl Stokes
you know what, you make a point. Although I do like the idea of letting a young proud soldier strut their stuff, you do make a compeling statement.
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LCpl Teresa Safranske
SPC Travis Grizzard - Well we should take our cues from the past that this is a terrible idea.
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I cannot believe some of the responses I am seeing on here. It sounds like I am listening to a bunch of SDS speeches in the latter 60's again, crying about Vietnam and how bad our Republic is. Instead of Cannon fodder Communist students I am seeing what look like liberal socialists who may have infiltrated our ranks.
While I will agree that parading the Missiles and other large hardware down Pennsylvania Avenue may not be the best of ideas. A Parade to honor our Military and using those troops from the Bases in DC, and Virginia and Maryland would put on a good enough show. No heavy logistics, everything is close by. No TDY, No overnight, No TAD. As I said most everything could come from close by. NOT across the country. Geeeez. and I would like to see some of those fat assed Admirals and Generals get out of the pentagon and walk a mile or two down Pennsylvania Ave. It would be the most Exercise they have had since they were Majors or Lt. Commanders.
As for funding Col Mike, Did you raise much hell when Barry Soreto gave IRAN $33 Billion that is now funding terrorists that are killing our own troops? How about Bill and Hillary's money and Nuke Plants to North Korea?? When my Brothers and I came home from Vietnam we were never given a Parade. but we were spit on and called Baby Killers. and the Thousands and thousands of Cold War Veterans, still have yet to be awarded their Cold War Victory Medal like the WWI and WWII Veterans were. Congress said it would cost too much to issue them to all Veterans who were eligible. I think that $33 million would have covered it quite well, but what the hell Give them a parade. But no all you can do is bad mouth the firsyt President we have had in 20 years that has fought to get a Pay raise for the troops and is working to raise the number of Troops, get funding so we can get PARTS for our Tanks aircraft and ships again so we do not have to butcher what we have just to keep some flying.
While I will agree that parading the Missiles and other large hardware down Pennsylvania Avenue may not be the best of ideas. A Parade to honor our Military and using those troops from the Bases in DC, and Virginia and Maryland would put on a good enough show. No heavy logistics, everything is close by. No TDY, No overnight, No TAD. As I said most everything could come from close by. NOT across the country. Geeeez. and I would like to see some of those fat assed Admirals and Generals get out of the pentagon and walk a mile or two down Pennsylvania Ave. It would be the most Exercise they have had since they were Majors or Lt. Commanders.
As for funding Col Mike, Did you raise much hell when Barry Soreto gave IRAN $33 Billion that is now funding terrorists that are killing our own troops? How about Bill and Hillary's money and Nuke Plants to North Korea?? When my Brothers and I came home from Vietnam we were never given a Parade. but we were spit on and called Baby Killers. and the Thousands and thousands of Cold War Veterans, still have yet to be awarded their Cold War Victory Medal like the WWI and WWII Veterans were. Congress said it would cost too much to issue them to all Veterans who were eligible. I think that $33 million would have covered it quite well, but what the hell Give them a parade. But no all you can do is bad mouth the firsyt President we have had in 20 years that has fought to get a Pay raise for the troops and is working to raise the number of Troops, get funding so we can get PARTS for our Tanks aircraft and ships again so we do not have to butcher what we have just to keep some flying.
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PO2 Rev. Frederick C. Mullis, AFI, CFM
SP5 Dennis Dorsey - We already have one at Arlington, They are called The Old Guard. You can go see them at any time.
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SP5 Dennis Dorsey
PO2 Rev. Frederick C. Mullis, AFI, CFM - Great idea and I do go. But a parade to sooth an ego? No.
Cadet bone spurs doesn't deserve a parade and I put him right up there with Hanoi Jane.
Cadet bone spurs doesn't deserve a parade and I put him right up there with Hanoi Jane.
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SPC Michelle Keane
PO2 Rev. Frederick C. Mullis, AFI, CFM -
Actually, the New York Military Academy is NOT a Military Academy. It is not in any way affiliated with the US military and active military personnel do not attend it.
It is a private, military themed boarding school attended by affluent people with large bank accounts. It is basically a private high school.
Actually, the New York Military Academy is NOT a Military Academy. It is not in any way affiliated with the US military and active military personnel do not attend it.
It is a private, military themed boarding school attended by affluent people with large bank accounts. It is basically a private high school.
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SPC Michelle Keane
CPT Bob Coleman -
The medical component of a draft board was very different from an active duty medical board.
An individual with documentation from a private physician showing they could not serve based on a medical basis WAS NOT always required to physically prove it to the draft board. Quite often the medical documentation was submitted prior to attendance with the draft board and there was no personal interaction between the draftee and medical board. Deferment was granted on documentation provided by the draftee's private physician.
It was easy for someone with the funds to get documentation from a private physician showing that they could not serve in the military based on medical issues.
Bone spurs, heart conditions and pilonidal cyst where big ones used. Philological conditions where also frequently used for deferments.
Buying a medical board would not be easy. Buying a private physician would not be difficult.
The medical component of a draft board was very different from an active duty medical board.
An individual with documentation from a private physician showing they could not serve based on a medical basis WAS NOT always required to physically prove it to the draft board. Quite often the medical documentation was submitted prior to attendance with the draft board and there was no personal interaction between the draftee and medical board. Deferment was granted on documentation provided by the draftee's private physician.
It was easy for someone with the funds to get documentation from a private physician showing that they could not serve in the military based on medical issues.
Bone spurs, heart conditions and pilonidal cyst where big ones used. Philological conditions where also frequently used for deferments.
Buying a medical board would not be easy. Buying a private physician would not be difficult.
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Nope, if you want to walk a bunch of retired or separated veterans in a casual gaggle that would be cool but a military parade is too dictator-y.
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I see a lot of the negatives on here, and most have good reasons, tho not sure about Neo-fascists displays. Towns across the Nation have Veterans Day parades on Veterans Day, my Knoxville has one of the largest with over 100 marching units in it. No we do not import troops and they wouldn't have to do that in DC- hell there is enough units in the District to float a light Division. Nor does it have to be a strict Military parade like some are scared of - like us have HS bands, JROTC, ROTC, Veteran Groups, Heritage groups, College bands, floats, vehicles from the area, etc. We don't practice- if the fools can't march then someone didn't train them right. Our parade is about 1 1/2 mile long- they could end at Arlington- or the Mall monuments. I mean hell, that's the reason for Veterans Day right- to acknowledge the service, protection, and sacrifice of the Veterans? Other towns do it, but it's not ok for Sodom on the Potomac? The is probably one of the reasons they can do much of anything right there. As for a troop off Holiday- our folks don't mind showing the town that we care and letting them show they care about us.
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1SG Charles Simpson
Sergeant Major, as a fellow Tennessean, I would like to remind you that a Tennessee mindset is quite different than a Washington DC mindset. Tennessee is all about loving and fighting for freedom while those who live in Washington do not hold our same attitudes most of the time.
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CSM Darieus ZaGara
Folks, keep in mind that DC is a city unto its own, when decisions are made regarding the city, they are often not consulted until shortly prior to execution. Aside from that politicians are what they are. If there is to be a marching parade, I and many others from the area would definitely go and watch. Service embers from the region could participate and provide an awesome spectacle without shipping them in form elsewhere. Hell, housing and feeding them would be a huger challenge in itself.
Parades with units to recognize and honor the fallen is the right thing to do. Attempting what we see in other country’s with vehicles, tracks and wheel is a show of might. Marching troops is a show of homage and respect. The world knows if our might, no need so parade the equipment to show this. Parade the Service members to show respect.
I ramble, thank you all for your service.
Parades with units to recognize and honor the fallen is the right thing to do. Attempting what we see in other country’s with vehicles, tracks and wheel is a show of might. Marching troops is a show of homage and respect. The world knows if our might, no need so parade the equipment to show this. Parade the Service members to show respect.
I ramble, thank you all for your service.
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Because with shutdowns, multiple wars, shrinking budgets and the like, masturbatory dog and pony shows would be a great use of funds! And let's not forget all the poor souls who will be voluntold for this.
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This is just Trump wanting to show off his toy. The cost to transport all the equipment would be staggering and a waste of money. Plus there is no reason to have a parade like that. Another thing is the amount of prep time for the troops learning to march in such a formation. That would take weeks of non stop practice, planning and not to mention uniform inspections. Our troops don't have time for that BS.
Plus this coming from Trump who says the government wasted too much money.
Plus this coming from Trump who says the government wasted too much money.
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SP5 Joel O'Brien
Shift the $$ that would be spent on this unnecessary event to putting Puerto Rico back together.
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SFC Mark Ball
Troops learning to march in a formation? Did you write that correctly? I know when I marched in DC and NY after Desert Storm, and again during various Memorial Day, July 4th, Veteran's Day, or anything involved with Drill & Ceremony that my Drill Sergeants covered the basics of that back in basic training. Come to think of it, it was inherent for us leaders, and our leaders before us to keep us on basic troop tasks... oh like like marching, proper wear of uniforms, you know... said BS you referred to that was/is supposed to be adhered to in day to day leadership tasks.
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