Why was the Marine guard removed from the John Paul Jones grave site at USNA Annapolis?

Cpl Dennis F. — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 00:07:45 -0400

After over a 100 years of tradition, does anyone know the specifics of the 48 Marine detail being re-assigned?

Response by SPC David S. made Sep 30 at 2014 12:17 AM

SPC David S. — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 00:17:40 -0400

After 155 Years, Marine Sentries Removed Sat Jan 14, 12:37 PM ET
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - A Naval Academy tradition that lasted 155 years has
come to an end: The Marine Corps sentries who guarded the gates and the
crypt of Revolutionary War Capt. John Paul Jones have been withdrawn
and sent to war.

The four dozen Marines were released from their security duties in a
ceremony on Friday and are being replaced by Navy enlisted personnel.

"Pray for them, for many of them are going into harm's way," a chaplain
said in an invocation for the departing members of the Naval Academy
Company, Marine Barracks.

The Marines have provided security at the gates and for dignitaries'
visits and special events on the academy campus since before the Civil
War. They also performed largely ceremonial duties, including standing
guard outside the crypt of Jones, one of the founders of the Navy.

"They've done much more, in their ability to look tough but remain
pleasant," said Vice Adm. Rodney Rempt, the academy superintendent.

Dozens of military installations across the nation have turned to
civilian security officers in recent years, and the Navy is leaving
that option open for the academy. The U.S. Military Academy at West
Point brought on a private security firm in 2004.

The sentries will bolster U.S. forces stretched thin by deployments to
Iraq and Afghanistan.

"Obviously, we can use those Marines in more significant roles," said
Gary Solis, a West Point professor and former official historian for
the Marine Corps who frequently lectures at the Naval Academy. "But
it's too bad a tradition like that has to end."

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Sep 30 at 2014 9:35 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 09:35:47 -0400

Cpl Dennis F. , I learned something today! That's a good thing. I never realized this detail existed and would have to say that I am sorry to see such a long tradition ending. I am afraid that the military is forgetting many of their long standing traditions (formal and informal) and I believe that is a damn shame. Thank you for sharing this information with us.

Response by SPC David Willis made Apr 2 at 2018 2:31 PM

SPC David Willis — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 14:31:29 -0400

Wars and budgets I'm guessing.