[Melas]

Sorry, the Marines are still part of the Department of the Navy. Check the chain of command the marines still answer to the sec of the Navy.

[IGOTMINE]

There is a move afoot to change the title to "Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps". I don't know the current status.

[teeman8r]

i misspoke... separate service... i was taken aback by the suggestion that one man's service in our armed forces was better than another's, and i am not one to justify such in fighting amongst american service men...

the photo of the two servicemen was made out to be demeaning to man in fatigues with the baby carriage, disparaging two ideals i hold dear... service to our country and fatherhood.

i never said i was perfect, a thread demeaning one or both of these ideals deserves more attention than my lack of knowledge...

my apologies for my ignorance, but i stand up for all who serve our country and condemn all who promote conflict amongst ourselves as petty individuals.

teeman8r