Posted on Feb 8, 2018
MAJ Bryan Zeski
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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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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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PO1 Don Gulizia
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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
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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.
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PO1 Don Gulizia
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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
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Capt David Bays
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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
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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.
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If I could not find something better to do, like repeatedly slamming my fingers in a car door, I guess I'd volunteer. No I take it back, I'll sit in the dark on a concrete floor, in a cold room for all the rehearsals and the actual parade instead.
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