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'MUTHA' in the Marines

Mr. Blonde

Mr. Blonde

My ass is a motherfuckin' champion
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So the bones thread got me interested and I read up on the history and traditions related to MUTHA and was wondering, since I'm on the green side of the house, are there any similiar shenanigans/traditions Marine squadrons take part in? I'm curious across all airframes what types of traditions I can look forward to experiencing. Hilarious stories encouraged/appreciated...:D
 
Mr. Blonde said:
... are there any similiar shenanigans/traditions Marine squadrons take part in? ... Hilarious stories encouraged/appreciated...:D
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Unfortunately, "shenanigans and hilarity" were outlawed in the Marine Corps shortly after the Key West Agreement of 1948. Key points of this "agreement" are as follows:
  • The Navy (and by extension, the USMC) would be allowed to retain its own combat air arm "...to conduct air operations as necessary for the accomplishment of objectives in a naval campaign..."
  • The Army would be allowed to retain aviation assets for reconnaissance and MEDEVAC purposes.
  • The Air Force would have control of all strategic air assets, and most tactical and logistic functions as well.
When informed of the outcome, then-Commandant of the Marine Corps General Clifton B. Cates simply remarked "No kidding!" Unfortunately, an overzealous HQMC staff codified his mis-interpreted remark into policies forbidding humor of any kind within the Marine Corps, but specifically within Marine aviation.
 
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