by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | May 5, 2017 | Dog House Blog, USMC Core Values
Warrior of Faith Psalms 23 and 144 Ancient Biblical history is not painted with roses. It was a time marked with much struggle, pain, and warfare. One of the greatest warriors of this time was King David of Israel. Ever since he slew the giant Goliath he was a man...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Sep 22, 2016 | Dog House Blog, USMC Core Values
Our Core Values of Courage Honor and Commitment Our Core Values of Courage Honor and Commitment are the bedrock of a Marine’s character. This is achieved by instructing every recruit the same way. Constantly drilled and tested, these values become ingrained in...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Sep 20, 2016 | Dog House Blog, USMC Core Values
Action, Thought, Intensity, Excellence General Mattis is a very prominent leader in our Marine Corps. Even after retirement his lessons are still taught in boot camp and military training. His quote to his junior Marines was: Think like men of action Act like men of...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Aug 22, 2016 | Dog House Blog, USMC Core Values
Marine Corps Leadership Traits Justice Justice is what prompts many Warriors to take on the dangerous career of public safety. Every Marine is groomed to be a leader the day they set their feet upon the Yellow Footprints. As a leader you must maintain a moral...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Aug 1, 2016 | Dog House Blog, USMC Core Values
The very moment you step through the double doors of bootcamp your Drill Instructors instill leadership in you. If you are ever going to train a well oiled fighting machine you must foster an entire leadership culture. Leadership is the foundation of any good...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Jun 30, 2016 | Dog House Blog, USMC Core Values
Defending the US Constitution The very first pledge in our Oath of Enlistment is to “defend the Constitution.” We defend this before our all. The Constitution is synonymous with our country. Without the the Amendments and Articles contained within, our...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | May 11, 2016 | Dog House Blog, USMC Core Values
The legend of the United States Marines is not perpetuated by flashy recruiting posters, our own government, or even our Corps. This legendary status was paid for with the blood of countless Marines and is kept alive today by our nation’s past and present...
by Sgt Wyble USMC (Ret) | Sep 11, 2015 | Dog House Blog, USMC Core Values
Flag Throughout time people have been defining their national identity by flags. Flags display the intangible aspects of an entire people. Flags are a rallying cry of man. Also, though a flag is an inanimate piece of cloth, it is “awe inspiring.” Patriotism Love,...