I save every issue of Marine Corps Compass Points. In case I’m too busy to read all when I receive them, I can later read the ones I missed.
I often tell people that I value Corpsmen as about 2 inches below God. Few people realize not just how important Corpsmen are, but also how dangerous their job is in combat situations.
Among priority targets for the enemy is Corpsmen, anyone carrying anything with an antenna, and anyone being saluted.
Rs,
…Gary
P.S. It sure would be great if our new CMC will restore everything that CMC Berger’s Force Design removed from the Corps inventory with their newest equivalent, such as tanks, bridging, helicopters, planes, artillery, etc., etc. (In other words, everything the USMC needs to fulfill a ‘9-1-1 request’, worldwide, as is their mission.)
Unfortunately not all appreciate the value of our Chaplains, especially commanders. The Chaplains were key members of my staff, and their influence and contributions to the success our units enjoyed were significant. Besides their valued friendship and counsel, they were a symbol of the presence and nearness of Almighty God.
Boomer is on the net! Semper Fi, sir. Your point about the value of chaplains is well
made. In addition to the providing for their flock, the Chaplain's position as a 5th wheel for the command gives them unique access and influence, facilitating solutions and providing insight we can't always get elsewhere. The RPs also get a Semper Fi for their diligence in supporting the Chaplains Corps...especially when they are running the Chaps' security in combat.
Vincent Robert Capodanno Jr., M.M. (February 13, 1929 – September 4, 1967) was a Catholic priest and Maryknoll Missioner killed in action while serving as a Navy chaplain with a Marine Corps infantry unit during the Vietnam War. He was a posthumous recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty. The Catholic Church has declared him a Servant of God, the first of the four stages toward possible sainthood.
The Corps is that close to having its own Patron Saint.
Thanks for the reminder!
I save every issue of Marine Corps Compass Points. In case I’m too busy to read all when I receive them, I can later read the ones I missed.
I often tell people that I value Corpsmen as about 2 inches below God. Few people realize not just how important Corpsmen are, but also how dangerous their job is in combat situations.
Among priority targets for the enemy is Corpsmen, anyone carrying anything with an antenna, and anyone being saluted.
Rs,
…Gary
P.S. It sure would be great if our new CMC will restore everything that CMC Berger’s Force Design removed from the Corps inventory with their newest equivalent, such as tanks, bridging, helicopters, planes, artillery, etc., etc. (In other words, everything the USMC needs to fulfill a ‘9-1-1 request’, worldwide, as is their mission.)
Unfortunately not all appreciate the value of our Chaplains, especially commanders. The Chaplains were key members of my staff, and their influence and contributions to the success our units enjoyed were significant. Besides their valued friendship and counsel, they were a symbol of the presence and nearness of Almighty God.
Boomer is on the net! Semper Fi, sir. Your point about the value of chaplains is well
made. In addition to the providing for their flock, the Chaplain's position as a 5th wheel for the command gives them unique access and influence, facilitating solutions and providing insight we can't always get elsewhere. The RPs also get a Semper Fi for their diligence in supporting the Chaplains Corps...especially when they are running the Chaps' security in combat.
Vincent Robert Capodanno Jr., M.M. (February 13, 1929 – September 4, 1967) was a Catholic priest and Maryknoll Missioner killed in action while serving as a Navy chaplain with a Marine Corps infantry unit during the Vietnam War. He was a posthumous recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty. The Catholic Church has declared him a Servant of God, the first of the four stages toward possible sainthood.
The Corps is that close to having its own Patron Saint.
Darned good edition – s/b required reading.👍👌
Now, I’d like to see a similar piece Titled “Compass Points – “The Navy/Marine Corpsman”
VRs,
…Gary
Thanks!
See:
Compass Points - Devil Dogs & Devil Docs
April 30, 2023
https://marinecorpscompasspoints.substack.com/p/compass-points-devil-dogs-and-devil