presents
The Marine Experience and Civic Institute
"The Draft" Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 7 June 2020
The Marine Experience
and Civic Institute

We understand the importance of preserving the legacy of Carolina Marines and Sailors and are excited to enhance that mission with The Civic Institute - an educational component founded by General Al Gray, 29th Commandant - that will teach citizens of all ages about the core values of our founding fathers as so ably demonstrated by Marines since 1775. Courses will be offered on location at schools and businesses, online and - when the museum is completed - onsite.

Honoring the legacy, preserving the values,
keeping the flame burning brightly
for future generations.
Who's in Charge?
Forms of Government around the World
Famous Civilian Leaders
who served as Marines

Bob Parsons
Founder of GoDaddy

"Because of the Marine Corps, I learned how to focus. They taught me how to handle responsibility and they taught me how to carry out responsibility. They taught me discipline."

(Reporter Kate Taylor, 11/11/13 for Entrepreneur Magazine) https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/229850
Leadership Traits:

United States Marines adhere to three core values: honor, courage and commitment.
Marines demonstrate these core values with key leadership traits and principles:
This month, we feature one of the 14 leadership traits:

"JJ DID TIE BUCKLE"

J ustice, J udgment, D ependability, I nitiative , D ecisiveness, T act, I ntegrity, E ndurance, B earing, U nselfishness, C ourage, K nowledge, L oyalty, & E nthusiasm

Definition: Initiative
  1. the ability to assess and initiate things independently.
  2. the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do
June
Important Dates
in U.S. History
Wikimedia
Benjamin Franklin flies a kite in a lightning storm and discovers electricity. (June 10, 1752)

The United Colonies makes a name change and becomes The United States. (June 7, 1775)

The U. S. Army is formed. (June 14, 1775)

George Washington is appointed the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army. (June 15, 1775)



 The Many Firsts of
Carolina Marines and Sailors

Follow this column in our monthly newsletter as we feature the many firsts and innovations of
Carolina Marines and Sailors...
The Flak Jacket
LtCol Lynn "Kim" Kimball, USMC (Ret)
A “flak jacket,” in the universal vernacular of combatants, to include law enforcement, refers to an upper torso armored vest that provides life-saving ballistic protection from fragmentation and low velocity projectiles. To be functional as practical, personal, protective armor, such a vest, besides providing effective ballistic protection, must necessarily also afford mobility, maneuverability, durability and acceptability to the wearer without debilitating weight or discomfort. [1]
Save the New Date!
 
10th Annual Golf Classic
presented by Coastal Enterprises
18 September 2020**
Jacksonville Country Club
 
Two shotgun starts:
0800 and 1300
 
Can't play?
 
 Contact SgtMaj Houle for more info
910-545-9995
 
Thank you, Terry Branton,
Golf Committee Chairman!

**Tournament postponed from 12 June to 18 September due to COVID-19 crisis.
The song "Happy Birthday to You" is first sung.
(June 27, 1859) 

The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York City. (June 17, 1885)

Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending WW I
(June 28, 1919)

Civil Rights act of 1964 is approved.
(June 19, 1964)