How do Marines Say Good Night?
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How do Marines Say Good Night?
Good night, Chesty, wherever you are: This is an often-used tribute of supreme respect to the late and legendary LtGen. Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, USMC. Chesty!
Why do Marines love Chesty Puller?
Puller quickly earned the reputation among his superiors as someone who didn’t abide with BS or political maneuvering. Some say that his straight-forward attitude, while serving him well in combat and respect from his men, caused him to be passed over for receiving the nation’s highest award — the Medal of Honor.
What do Marines say all the time?
This is what it all means. “Rah.” or “Rah!” or “Rah?” Short for “Oohrah,” a Marine greeting or expression of enthusiasm similar to the Army’s “Hooah” or the Navy’s “Hooyah.” Rah, however, is a bit more versatile.
Why do they say once a Marine always a Marine?
“Once a Marine, always a Marine. When people say former Marine, most oftentimes, it refers to someone who formerly served in an active or reserve capacity. I never met anyone who said ‘former Marine’ and meant it in any disrespectful manner. Definitely a taboo phrase would be ‘ex-Marine.
What happened to Chesty Puller’s son?
Death and aftermath Puller died from a self-inflicted gunshot on May 11, 1994.
Did Chesty Puller get the Medal of Honor?
The most decorated Marine in the Corps’ history, Puller was never nominated for the Medal of Honor. But, according to the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Puller was awarded the Silver Star by Army Gen. Douglas MacArthur as “symbol of respect” for the Inchon landing.
Is Chesty Puller still alive?
Deceased (1898–1971)
Chesty Puller/Living or Deceased
Where did the phrase Goodnight Chesty come from?
Though no one can agree where or how “Good night Chesty, wherever you are” originated, it is still used to this day among Marines. The apparel company Oscar Mike, founded by paralyzed Marine Corps veteran Noah Currier, even has a T-shirt dedicated to Puller with the ‘Goodnight Chesty’ graphic emblazoned on the back.
What is the Marine Corps’ slogan?
The Marine son of a Marine Corps officer who met Chesty Puller offers his thoughts on the popular Marine Corps slogan: “Good night Chesty, wherever you are.”
When my Parris Island Marine Corps Drill Instructor found out I shared the same birthday as Marine Corps legend “Chesty” Puller, he made me say “Good night, Chesty, wherever you are” every night to my platoon when the lights went off. The senior staff of the 7th Marines on Cape Gloucester, New Britain, Jan 10 1944.