Rainbows and lollipops

In MyAmerica, a lot has been made lately about a United States Marine who professionally held an umbrella for the President of the United States during a press conference during a light rain.  It is certainly not the first time in history that a member of the military has been asked to do such a tremendous task, nor will it be the last.  But in MyAmerica, many see this as a breech of protocol for the use of military service members.  GET A LIFE...

Yes, there should have been a bazillion fawning staffers willing to hold the exulted one's umbrella, and some have even indicated that he may not know how to use one (c'mon, he plays golf, we all know how to use one), but this egregious order for support in the wake of Benghazi, and countless other misuses of the military, struck a chord.  The sight of that staunchly pressed Marine, braced with one hand holding the umbrella, the other perfectly square to the ground across his mid-section, expressionless and yet fiercely professional...made you want to scream SEMPER FI!!!! He's a Marine you idiot, not your personal servant!  Yeah, get over it...he was doing what needed to be done when asked.

Because in MyAmerica, that's what we do...sometimes for people we may or may not like because of a political affiliation or position, we get stuck doing something that may seem trivial or meaningless....got it.  That Marine was there to support AND defend the President, and he did his job.  Deliberately, professionally, and with honor.  And shouldn't that be the story?  Shouldn't the story be about our Military members doing what they do when called upon...whether in Afghanistan, Iraq, the Horn of Africa, or yes, Washington DC.?  The profession of arms is not just about war, it's about doing what's needed, when it's needed.

Because this is MyAmerica2, I thank the Marine for doing his duty.  I thank him for looking and acting so professional.  I am proud of his demeanor and his Service to our country.  Because in MyAmerica, that's what we do.  It isn't always rainbows and lollipops...sometimes it's rain and an umbrella.  But we get it done...

Because its MyAmerica2.