Photos by Bubba Commentary by Waldo Pepper Commentary by Cody Commentary by Patriot J The SatinPatriot Blog Additional reports, comments and photos of this mission will be added as they are submitted and approved. Submit your reports and comments to webmaster @ gatheringofeaglesnc.org Commentary by Robert Cody Griffith, USMC, VV September 18 I am A Marine Marines are warriors. Comprised of smart, highly adaptable men and women, the Marine Corps serves as the aggressive tip of the U.S. military spear. Ours is a smaller, more dynamic force than any other in the American arsenal, and the only forward-deployed force designed for expeditionary operations by air, land, or sea. It is our size and expertise that allow us to move faster. Working to overcome disadvantage and turn conflict into victory, we accomplish great things, and we do so together. We are "Eagles" and it too is our size and expertise that allow us to move faster. Working to overcome disadvantage and turn conflict into victory, we do accomplish great things, and we do so together. In the Marine Corps, there is a motto that describes our commitment to each other, our organization, and our country. It is Semper Fidelis or "Semper Fi." Translated from Latin, it means "Always Faithful." Robert Cody - The Grunt