I read this article when it first appeared in the Marine Corps Times. I was stunned to learn that our history and traditions are constently being bombarded from without and within.
Lets hear some serious growling over this!!!
http://http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2008/04/marine_devildog_04208w/
The following is from the WOOF-O-GRAM Volume 17, Issue 1 Summer, 2010. The WOOF-O-GRAM is the official newsletter of the Military Order of the Devil Dogs:
ReplyDeleteOver the last few years I have heard periodic reference to the name Devil Dog as a derogatory term. Earlier today while reading Sgt. Grits forum, I came across a letter on the subject. As a proud Devil Dog and your Chief, this bothers me. This writer states that active duty Marines are actually receiving a Page 11 entry in their SRB for calling a fellow Marine a Devil Dog. That is beyond insulting to the point of stupidity. The name Devil Dog is a highly respected and honorable name earned by Marines. I know many senior Marines and consider it an honor when they call me Devil Dog. I don’t know how this idea got started or how wide it is, but we, as proud Marines and proud Devil Dogs, must put an end to this foolishness. We can do this by presenting an honorable image in our communities, by being highly visible at community functions, and by always demonstrating exemplary behavior. Work hard and be highly visible in your community. Let them know who the Devil Dogs are and what we do. Let your actions speak for you.
Woof woof,
Phil Ruhmshottel
53rd Chief Devil Dog
SENIOR VICE CHIEF