The Right Coast vs. the Left Coast

calicartel
Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:27:50 +0000

Sorry to hear about not getting into Stanford. At least you appear to still have some other solid options.
As for guarding the Tomb of the Unknowns (thanks for the reference - I had NO idea what it was!), that’s great and everything but it’s still ceremonial – prestigious in a similar manner to the US Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon at 8th and I. Official public military escort for ____ = same thing. But elite? Not too sure about that.
And what do you mean by “responsible” for the President, VP, etc.? Doesn’t that fall under the purview of the Secret Service? Unless you’re referring to more perimeter defense or something – similar to when normal grunts set up blocking positions around the objectives while the SOF-type guys actually do the DA hits.

I’m sure the CJCS appreciates your opinion about him as the most powerful man in the world… I’m actually friends with his son (a graduate of Chicago GSB and fellow former Marine officer) so I’ll be sure to pass the word! ;)

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