Happy Independence Day, and, um, BURN.

Earlier today, we noticed that the Idaho National Guard armory down the street was flying their flag at half-staff. The Inconvenience remarked that it is downright insane to lower the the flag on Independence Day, especially in honor of such a distasteful waste of flesh as Robert Byrd.

Turns out it’s also in direct violation of the Presidential Proclamation on the subject.

Not fifteen minutes after I learned that, to what did my wondering eyes did appear, but a freshly-shaven, sharp-looking Sergeant of Marines in full dress blues, striding on down to the Armory… and raising the flag to full-staff.

*cough*

Sure glad I don’t know anybody who would do anything like that…

*whistles*

8 comments

#1 Tux on 07.04.10 at 3:31 pm

I wish I had been there because that would have been the photo opportunity of the day!

B

#2 divemedic on 07.04.10 at 5:39 pm

But wait, haven't the lefties claimed for years that the National Guard is the STATE not FEDERAL militia?

#3 Chris LeGros on 07.05.10 at 2:23 am

Ooorah Mike

#4 Blaine on 07.05.10 at 12:46 pm

Just when you think he can't be more badass…

Good work Marine.

#5 dagamore on 07.06.10 at 2:08 pm

Oorah! Marine!

As my Father would say, Out Marine Corps Standing!

This Army Dog Face supports you.

3rd ID 94-99 Signal puke!

#6 Tango on 07.06.10 at 9:03 pm

That is just awesome! I would have paid money to see that in person.

Semper Fi!

#7 straightarrow on 07.08.10 at 6:20 am

When better men are built the Marine Corps will build them.

#8 Woodsong on 08.03.10 at 1:27 am

The Marines come through yet again …

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